general problems of the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500

Ten problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2011 Sierra 1500.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2024

When I put the truck in 4wd the dash says service stabilitrak and the traction control light and abs light come on.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2023

- the traction control/stabilitrac malfunctioned causing my truck brake automatically while in motion. - its causing my truck to brake unexpectedly - my mechanic said its an electrical issue and its becoming common in these trucks - my dashboard messages alternate from "traction control off" and "service stabiltrak".

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2021

The day time running light on the drivers side is staying on and wont shut off at all and I had my job look at it and it is the junction box. However I have had multiple people tell me they have had this issues.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2020

~tl- the contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle's rear defrost had failed. The contact inspected the fuse line and noticed that it had melted on the panel box. The dealer (don brown Chevrolet, inc. 2244 s kingshighway blvd, st. Louis, mo 63110; (314) 222-0363) who stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall regarding this matter. The vehicle had not been officially diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware and confirmed what the dealer stated. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Gl.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2020

When I turn the truck off the dim headlamps stay on with the keys out. The only way to make them go off is to pull the battery.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2017

Yesterday August 20, 2017 in the late afternoon while driving, my 2011 GMC sierra dead stopped without any notice almost causing an accident . I remained blocking the road until the police arrived to push my vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was unable to start even with a jump. The car is now at the auto repair shop and the auto mechanic stated that the hybrid system is not responding.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2017

The service airbag light comes on and off and out side air temperature says 55 and its 92 outside when mpveing or still.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2017

Takata recall I got rear eneded at a stop sign, completely stopped and the lady just smashed right into the back of me. No air bags ever even deployed!.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2015

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500. When attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would momentarily get stuck in the start position. The failure was intermittent. The contact was made aware of the NHTSA campaign number: 14v827000 (electrical system) by a independent mechanic. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2011

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the low beam headlights shorted randomly since 2011. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, but was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and recommended that the vehicle be taken to a second dealer. The contact had been waiting for years for the manufacturer to provide a remedy. The failure mileage was not available.


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