2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine 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.
What owners report
- engine light · 5 records
- light came · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Truck will come up with ac turned off. The fan will just run but truck doesn't seem to start running hot. It will come on and within a few days it will go off. This has happened a minimum of three times. This has happened when just starting, or driving on a regular road.
ODI 11300407
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
Engine
I was accelerating on to the freeway when i heard a pop then the engine light came on. The vehicle starting knocking and lost power. I called onstar and they gave me the code p0300: the emissions system is not performing as expected. An issue has been detected in the exhaust emissions system which monitors and controls exhaust gases released into the air from the engine. If the vehicle is continually driven with…
ODI 11151017
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
Engine
ENGINE PROBLEMS
ODI 11109563
Engine · Steering
Heat sheald on exhaust manifold rusted and fell off engine resting on steering column locking steering momentarily untill i forced it to work.car was in motion when this happened.
ODI 11047104
Electrical System · Engine
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.
ODI 11018691
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Something is wrong with the electrical system. All my door locks repeatedly lock and unlock, all my emergency checks and service light go on and off, my gauges all drop to zero, and most recently my vehicle has shut down while i'm driving it. But it happens randomly. Sometimes it's worse than others. I recently had to steer up onto a curb because i was driving and my gauges dropped to zero and my engine completely…
ODI 10860011
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Pulling out of a snow covered parking lot the engine light came on dic then the message, reduced engine power, the engine began to run very rough at a lower idle speed, as began to happen the truck lurched forward and i had to press hard on the brakes very hard like i was fighting the engine speed to slow, then the message changed to service traction control, i had no control over the gas pedal and could only move…
ODI 10692101
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Noticed one morning when starting up my truck the valves were tapping. Like out of adjustment. My 5.3 is roller lifters so i was surprised. Took it to dealer and was told that gm had a recall on cadillac, chevy and gmc 5.3 and 6.2 engines with defective lifters. Dealer replaced the lifters. Took a week. When i picked up truck service adviser told me to expect to come back around 60k for a new camshaft. Now what! *tr
ODI 10573273
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Roof And Pillars
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. The vehicle was started after several attempts. In addition, the roof of the vehicle was rusted. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel injector was leaking and going into the cylinder. The vehicle was repaired under warranty; however, a year and a half later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
ODI 10895073
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a loud rattling noise outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the engine lifters which were replaced; however, the noise persisted. The vehicle remained at the dealer for further investigation.…
ODI 10508298