Body problems of the 2011 GMC Sierra

Five problems related to body have been reported for the 2011 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2018

Dashboard on my GMC Sierra denali has 2 major cracks. This is a known defect with these vehicles dashboards. First crack is over the gauges on the dash, and the second is right over top of the air bag. This is a serious issue with no recalls or assistance from vehicle manufacturers. The cracks are either started via driving and cracking due to vibration of the road, or they crack from premature wear via the sun fading the materials. It is a very serious safety concern, seeing how if the air bag were to deploy it will send many sharp pieces of dashboard plastic into the passenger or myself the driver. This issue needs to be addressed, it is a very expensive fix, and a safety issue that needs an immediate recall or address.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2016

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra denali. The contact observed a fracture in the dashboard leading to the air bag and steering wheel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/29/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed large cracks on the front left and right sides of his dashboard. The contact stated that the cracks are exposing part of the air bags and is concerned about this affecting the air bag functionality. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Ed.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2015

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed multiple fractures on the dashboard around where the front passenger side air bag was located. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2014

The front bumpers plastic fog light assembly becomes lose and falls off. This can cause crash and accident because of falling off parts from car. This seems to be a known issue with the plastic bumper parts for the fog lights. The suggestion is to replace this with a chrome or metal bumper so that plastic peaces do not become warped and break off. This happens at the bolt points for the front bumper fog light holder entire plastic peace.