Model year
2011 GMC Sierra
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 43 complaints for the 2011 GMC Sierra (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 14 recalls and 395 complaints under SIERRA 1500, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500, and SIERRA DENALI. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (11), AIR BAGS (10), ENGINE (7). NHTSA rated 8 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 14–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 443 complaints
- 2001 264 complaints
- 2002 249 complaints
- 2003 206 complaints
- 2004 188 complaints
- 2005 117 complaints
- 2006 53 complaints
- 2007 59 complaints
- 2008 68 complaints
- 2009 37 complaints
- 2010 34 complaints
- 2011 43 complaints
- 2012 29 complaints
- 2013 39 complaints
- 2014 101 complaints
- 2015 53 complaints
- 2016 6 complaints
- 2017 61 complaints
- 2018 371 complaints
- 2019 729 complaints
- 2020 622 complaints
- 2021 668 complaints
- 2022 673 complaints
- 2023 555 complaints
- 2024 534 complaints
- 2025 177 complaints
- 2026 167 complaints
Recalls
14V827000 · Dec 30, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock…
11V339000 · Jun 28, 2011
STEERING:LINKAGES
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER…
Complaints
43 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SIERRA 1500 | 5 | 284 |
| SIERRA 2500 | 4 | 63 |
| SIERRA 3500 | 5 | 20 |
| SIERRA DENALI | 0 | 28 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Hybrid PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
| 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
| 1500 PU/CC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
| 1500 PU/EC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
| 1500 PU/RC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
9 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra C15 2WD · 4.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra C15 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra C15 2WD · 4.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Sierra C15 XFE 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Sierra K15 4WD · 4.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Sierra K15 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra K15 4WD · 4.8L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD · 6L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Sierra C15 2WD · 6.2L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Sierra 15 Hybrid 4WD · 6L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Sierra K15 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Sierra K15 AWD · 6.2L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2011 GMC Sierra at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.