GMCSierra 15002011
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  4. Automatic Transmission

2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Automatic Transmission Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 10, 2012 · 4,500 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while utilizing the four-wheel drive mode, he attempted a left turn, but the vehicle would not go forward, until he turned the steering wheel back to the right. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 4,500. Updated 11/23/12 *cn

    ODI 10478634

  • December 19, 2010 · 800 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact was driving up an incline approximately 5 mph and plowing snow in a residential driveway. When the contact shifted into reverse, the vehicle began to roll forward and the engine stalled. The vehicle came to a stop after the contact applied the brakes repeatedly. The contact stated that the failure would also occur when driving forward on an incline. The…

    ODI 10376716

  • November 27, 2010 · 1,500 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl* the contact owns 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle hesitated and was slow to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised that there were no failures and the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 1,500 updated 02/23/11 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle would hesitate on acceleration. Whenever…

    ODI 10372705

  • November 18, 2010 · 1,500 miles

    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