2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Power Train Problems
- 13
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Power Train
Air bag light is on. This is prompting me to think that this is related to the takata recall. My 2011 silverado has less than 100,00 miles. The transmission started making noises, then it stopped. Prior to that nothing was indicated as going wrong. One month later, the transmission will not move into gears. I have spent thousands of dollars to purchase this vehicle brand new and i am so disappointed in the service…
ODI 11170096
Power Train
Elkins chevrolet of marlton, nj refuses to cover service for an item that was recalled. The dealership claims to have already recalled the vehicle and mitigated the issue by installing a styrofoam tube around the part in question. However, if the tube was installed it failed and the transmission may be affected. I am currently left to cover the cost of this while the dealership refuses to acknowledge the issue…
ODI 11011294
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Engine power reduced, service traction control, service stabilitrak, these warning lights came on and as my truck slowed down no matter how much gas i gave it. Also the check engine light came on. I shut truck off and waited a couple minutes then started truck up . It ran for a few minutes then the same 3 warning lights came on along with the check engine. Light. Is there a recall or a technical service bulletin…
ODI 10953991
Power Train
When slowing for a red light or stop sign there is a noise like bad break pads swooshing as though intermittent contact is being made. Brakes ,pads,hubs ,seals and rotors inspected by cert. Mech. Sound appears to come from under center of undercarriage in vicinity of transmission tail shaft. I have had 3 or 4 incidents when putting truck in gear it jerks backwards enough to feel it. This truck has only 80,000 mi and…
ODI 10884990
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not…
ODI 10930157
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that when attempting to stop the vehicle, there was a vibration coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear drivers side drum deteriorated and the brake spring was fractured. The mechanic replaced the front rotors, the front pads, the rear drums, the rear brake shoes and the spring kit.…
ODI 10663063
Power Train
Just seconds after having come to a complete stop, the transmission shifts while rpms increase causing the vehicle to overcome the brake pressure and truck to move forward abruptly. This caused me to roll out into the lane of oncoming traffic and strike a vehicle as it was passing. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10457915
Power Train
When stopped at a stop light or stop sign on a road that has an incline, when removing my foot from the brake to the gas pedal, the truck rolls backwards and will not stop at all unless the brake is re-applied or the gas pedal can be pushed before the vehicle rolls too far back. Talked to dealer and had vehicle in to be checked and they stated that the transmission was designed that way to eliminate stress on the…
ODI 10464336
Power Train
I purchased vehicle use, with 384 miles. Vehicle transmission became very loud, whining, growling, making clunking noise when shifting; downshifting at times produced runaway shifting, clunking and slipping. Took it to one chev. Dealer and service writer said he had a chev p.u. Just like mine and it didn't make those noises. Went back again and dealer found a service bulletin that applied to my transmission. They…
ODI 10460704
Power Train
This vehicle has several defects that gm claims as normal. 1. Truck randomly lurches forward when started in park. Gm says this is normal make sure you apply parking brake when parking. 2. Drive train clunks when decelerating into 10-20mph range and accelerating again. Gm says this is normal due to tolerances and accelerated in four wheel drive vehicles. 3. Vehicle drain train randomly makes a bang or clunk noise…
ODI 10455629
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
This is a dealer demo vehicle, first 2235 miles were demo. During my first morning (12hours after picking up at dealer) of ownership i was descending down a hill with the cruise on, and the vehicle proceeded to over speed approximately 5-7mph. I travel this hill both ways to/from work daily and this happens everytime. I though this might be an abnormal adjustment within the computer/etc so while taking in to the…
ODI 10433769
Power Train · Structure
2011 chevrolet silverado. Consumer states transmission clunk and a leaky (water) drivers cabin and expresses discontent in regards to gm *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle has been to the dealer 3 times for the transmission noise. *jb the consumer stated gm bought the vehicle back and furnished him with a new vehicle. However, there was no heat in the vehicle. It was discovered the inlet hose was installed upside…
ODI 10383691
Power Train · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated when he put the vehicle in gear it made a very loud clanging sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and was told that was normal since all of the new gm vehicles made that noise. The failure recurred repeatedly became progressively worse over time. The contact also stated that the frame and suspension had extensive rust…
ODI 10494589