general problems of the 2011 GMC Sierra

Two problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2011 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v827000 (electrical system). The contact stated the ignition lock actuator made it difficult to turn the key which made the ignition to get stuck. The contact adhered to the recall however the problem has recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Lb.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/29/2012

Vehicle stalls losing all power to steering and braking capabilities. There is no advanced warning of power loss, it simply quits rendering the driver incapable of steering, moving out of the way of traffic. Has been in certified GMC shop three times, they keep insisting they cannot find problem and the vehicle be picked up. Potential death trap. Not only unsafe for driver but also anyone behind the vehicle.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 2011 GMC Sierra

Electrical System problems
2
Alternator/generator/regulator problems
1


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