2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Power Train Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
I was driving on a main route where the speed limit it 45 mph. It was on a straight stretch and my rear end exploded leaving me and my young son stuck. I finally realized that i use 4x4 to get us off the road which thankfully worked.
ODI 11306646
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Stabilitrak off/reduced engine power came on again after 3 unsuccessful 'fixes' at gmc dealer. I was driving 30mph over a hill when my engine completely stopped responding. Couldn't accelerate and the steering wheel locked. Went into oncoming lane but fortunately i wasn't hit. I was able to pull truck to shoulder and wait a few minutes before being able to turn on again and get it home. I have taken the truck to my…
ODI 11218524
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
While driving on highway check engine light came on and lost power. Also started to hear tapping coming from engine. Had it checked by mechanic. Found code p0306 cylinder 6 misfire. Checked gm truck web site and noted service bulletin noting valve lifter failure, but no recall. Bulletin states that lifter can fail causing misfire and taping in motor. Also states during repair to check cam shaft for scoring & damage.…
ODI 11130954
Power Train · Service Brakes
I was driving my 2011 gmc on a highway in massachusetts when the transmission decided to fail. My rear wheels locked up and was caused to turn sideways on a highway. My truck was hit by four other vechicles. Well the truck got fixed. The transmission was replaced 3 times! With all the same failures. Gm needs to check into there transmittions before it could kill someone. 3 times its been replaced and all 3 times my…
Crash reported
ODI 10743510
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Started truck up and let idle for two minutes. Upon take off, the traction control light came on and was immediately followed by the check engine light with a message stating engine reduced power. The truck then begins to run very rough and when the brakes where applied it violently and uncontrollably lunged forward. I pulled off the road, turned off the engine, and waited a minute or two. Upon restarting the…
ODI 10567896
Electrical System · Power Train
My starter or fly wheel is causing my truck to not want to start, also there is a rattling noise while driving at about 1500 rpm, and something is knocking in the rear of my truck. Its a 2011 with less than 40,000 miles and has been taken well care of, no reason this should happen. Luckily still under warranty. *tr
ODI 10563813
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was powered on and in park when it lunged forward abnormally. The contact had to jump in the vehicle and depress the brakes to stop it from traveling any farther. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10553017
Power Train · Steering
Driving on the freeway, when truck started running rough. I managed to make it to the side of the freeway before the truck stopped working. Towed to gmc dealer. Broken throttle body sensor and broken steering position sensor connector. *tr
ODI 10496347
Power Train
TRANSMISSION VIBRATION IN THE 1500 TO 2000 RPM RANGE. *TR
ODI 10567897
Power Train
I have been hearing noises from rear of truck , and kept looking for the problem, finally grabbed the bed and shook it from side to side and sounds like the tire is fixing to fall off, took it to hall gmc in tyler tx. On 9-03-2013 they greased the leaf springs ? And said they had fixed the problem,but when its parked on a hill there is to much weight on axle for it to move and they knew that , so when i got home in…
ODI 10546180
Power Train
There is play in the rear axles that emit a clunking noise when i am slowly backing over a grade with the steering wheels turned. I demonstrated play in the rear axles to the gmc factory rep and he said the axle play is within tolerances. My contention is that the noise is not normal and that the grooves in the differential end or the axles that accept the horseshoe shaped keeper clips are machined incorrectly and…
ODI 10463146
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 43 mph, the vehicle lunged forward and exhibited an abnormal noise. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure and stated that the abnormal noise was expected with the type of power train in the vehicle. The failure was not reported to the manufacturer.…
ODI 10522074
Power Train
When i first drove my new truck i noticed a subtle knocking noise coming from the rear when driving slowly over a bump. The dealer's mechanic agreed there was something wrong and called gm tech assistance ([xxx]) and found the rear axle had too much play. The grove on the axle that retains the c retaining clip was machined too close to the end of the shaft. They replaced the axle. Only a person with mechanical…
ODI 10389653
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
On november 18, 2010, returning from vacation, driving a new 2011 gmc sierra sle pick up with less than 2,000 miles use, pulling a 24' travel trailer. The truck was in "tow" mode descending a 15% grade hill at approximately 45 mph. I was not accelerating when the truck down shifted itself automatically from 5th to 3rd gear and the engine accelerated to 4000 rpm. I applied brakes and truck shifted back to 5th gear.…
ODI 10368729