2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
5/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.4× that of a typical Chevrolet Silverado 1500 year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 29 of its 565 complaints were filed by the end of 2013.
- Most reported problem: Airbag inflator recall remedy unavailable (241 complaints, median 68,000 mi).
- 4 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 565filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles, 263 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 / 5stars overall, 8 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 4.3L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 20 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2011 Silverado 1500 most often describe a dashboard that cracks, frequently around the passenger airbag, and many report that parts for the Takata airbag inflator recall were unavailable or back-ordered. Frame and subframe corrosion is a recurring theme, usually found during inspections or when a shop tries to lift the truck. On higher-mileage trucks, complaints describe lifter and camshaft failures, oil consumption and warning lights, along with assorted electrical faults.
- Body and structure
Cracked dashboard around passenger airbag
- 116 complaints (21%)
- median 62,500 mi at 6.0 yrs old (83 state mileage)
- filed 2015–2024
Complaints describe the top of the dashboard cracking in two or three places, most often starting at the passenger airbag seam and spreading toward the instrument cluster. Owners say the plastic becomes brittle and pieces can break out, and some worry about sharp edges or debris near the airbag. A few report having the dash replaced, only for the cracks to return in the same spots, while dealers are described as attributing it to sun exposure even on trucks that were garaged. Reported from a few thousand miles to over 200,000 miles, with many owners noting the truck was garaged or kept under cover.
What to check: Look closely along the passenger airbag seam and above the instrument cluster for hairline cracks or a replaced dash panel, and ask whether the dash has ever been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My truck is in great condition and is parked in our garage or works covered garage 90% of the time. So way has the dash cracked everywhere? I see on line that this is a common problem and has been blamed on leaving in the sun but my truck isn't in that category. I would send pictures if I thought someone would care. Call me, I'd love to talk to someone.”
NHTSA complaint #11331316, filed 2020-06, 120,000 miles“My dash started cracking with big cracks it was parked in the driveway and when I went to get in I noticed my dashboard had started cracking in3 different places”
NHTSA complaint #11309784, filed 2020-02, 78,500 miles - Air bags
Airbag inflator recall remedy unavailable
- 241 complaints (43%)
- median 68,000 mi at 6.8 yrs old (57 state mileage)
- 6 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2014–2025
Many complaints are about the passenger-side airbag inflator recall rather than a part failure: owners say they received notice but the dealer had no remedy or no parts, sometimes for years. Others describe being told the part was back-ordered, or that a module had to be replaced once the recall work was done. Some also report the airbag warning light coming on, and a few mention the light returning after a repair. Mostly reported between about 70,000 and 200,000 miles, and complaints span from 2016 through 2025 as owners waited on the recall.
Recall 21V050000Recall 21V054000
What to check: Ask for written confirmation that the passenger airbag inflator recall has been completed, and check that the airbag warning light goes out after the bulb-check at startup.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“This has been an open recall for years and sandy sansing chevy in pensacola florida has continued to say they can't fix it. With the update to the recall information in early february I called the dealership and they stated they ordered the part but it's back ordered for two weeks. It's been over two weeks and now they haven't returned my call. I want my truck fixed or I want it purchased back. It is not safe for anyone to ride in my front seat.”
NHTSA complaint #11405391, filed 2021-03, 115,000 miles“Received recall notice when I pulled the auto check VIN report for my truck. Called autonation Chevrolet - waco to schedule service repair and had it scheduled. Due to a scheduling conflict I had to reschedule my appointment at which point I was told that GM has not released the information to fix this recall. So my airbag can explode and kill me but GM has not remedy yet and I was given no timeline as to when a remedy will be or will ever be available.”
NHTSA complaint #11395946, filed 2021-02, 183,000 miles - Body and structure
Rusted frame and subframe
Mentioned in 10 of 60 sampled complaints
Complaints describe heavy corrosion on the frame and subframe, often discovered during a state inspection, an oil change or when a shop tries to put the truck on a lift. Owners report holes large enough to put a hand through, subframes described as collapsed, and one case where the truck came off a lift. Some say the dealer or manufacturer was contacted without assistance, and others were told the subframe needed replacement. Mostly reported between about 45,000 and 145,000 miles, with several found during routine or state safety inspections.
What to check: Get underneath and inspect the frame rails, crossmembers and the area above the rear axle, and ask whether any frame coating repair or rust treatment has been done.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for servicing, he was informed that the subframe was severely corroded. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11480529, filed 2022-08, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for State Inspection, the vehicle fell off the lift due to frame corrosion. There were no injuries due to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11512218, filed 2023-03, 46,000 miles - Engine
Lifter, camshaft and oil consumption problems
Mentioned in 10 of 60 sampled complaints
Owners describe the check engine light and sometimes the stability control light coming on, followed by shaking, misfires and low oil pressure readings. Diagnosis in the complaints is usually a failed lifter or camshaft on specific cylinders, sometimes with recommendations to replace the engine or that the engine had already been replaced once. Several owners also report burning oil between changes, in some cases around a quart every 1,000 to 2,000 miles, with the oil monitor not showing low. Mostly reported between about 75,000 and 200,000 miles, often after the powertrain warranty period.
What to check: Check the oil level and look for a recent oil-change history, listen for ticking or knocking at idle, and ask whether lifters or a camshaft have been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Traveling down highway at 60mph the tracsion control light came on and the engine light started blinking followed by the truck starting to miss hard. Got to friends house changed #1 spark plug all better now at least for 1,000 miles then will have to change it again. Went through this with the last one we traded for this one. Then it developed an oil leak that's when we traded it.”
NHTSA complaint #11354579, filed 2020-09, 109,000 miles“In june of 2019 my vehicle was brought into begnal motors in kingston ny with the check engine light on. There was also a warning for the stabiltrax system and low oil pressure. I brought it to begnal motors because that is where I purchased the vehicle. The vehicle was still under warranty at this point. They being a dodge dealer then sent the truck over to romeo chevy who diagnosed it as an engine misfire. They had the truck for two months for the repair which the warranty covered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11330263, filed 2020-06, 103,000 miles - Electrical system
Electrical faults: gauges, brake module, lights
- 19 complaints (3%)
- median 73,500 mi at 8.3 yrs old (14 state mileage)
- filed 2012–2022
Complaints describe clusters of electrical symptoms: speedometer and tachometer sweeping, door locks cycling, multiple warning lights appearing and going out, and in one case steering, brakes and radio dropping out briefly. One owner reports a diagnosis of an internal failure in the electronic brake control module, and another describes a headlight that cuts out until the wiring is touched. Separate complaints mention repeat starter failures and a no-start condition. Reported from a few hundred miles on a nearly new truck to about 140,000 miles.
What to check: Test all gauges, lights and locks while driving over bumps, watch for warning lights that flicker, and ask whether the battery, starter or brake control module has been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I have had an ongoing problem with the electrical system in my truck. First time it happened I was leaving my house and as soon as I got a few houses down the road my door locks started unlocking and locking themselves over and over and the speedometer gauge was all over the place along with the RPM gauge and the road up would turn off and on and the brakes would lock up and then release and it did this until I was able to pull over and turn the truck off. Once the truck was off it wouldn't start again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11292392, filed 2020-01, 82,000 miles“1 owner. Never driven on salted roads(south louisiana).live 100 miles from coastline,not in a saltwater environment. Or driven in water other than rain. Cruise control dropping out, automatic transmission not shifting when supposed to. Traction control dropping out, service messages cycling in and out--traction control, stabilitrac , anti-lock brakes, check engine light, red brake light comes on and off. Speedometer going crazy. Brought vehicle to GM dealer for inspection/repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11396949, filed 2021-02, 96,174 miles
Buying note. A pre-purchase inspection that includes the dashboard, the frame and subframe, and the recall history is worth the cost on this model year. Confirm in writing that the airbag inflator recall has been completed and check oil level and service records if the truck has over 100,000 miles.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 565 consumer complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. 263 of the complaints include a mileage, and 32% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. Of all complaints, 22 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 30 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 1,838 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 5 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags306 54%
- Other or unknown118 21%
- Body and structure72 13%
- Engine40 7.1%
- Electrical system27 4.8%
- Electronic stability control18 3.2%
- Suspension18 3.2%
- Transmission and drivetrain18 3.2%
- Brakes17 3.0%
- Fuel system11 1.9%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (11), Steering (9), Seat belts (8), Exterior lighting (7), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (5), Wheels (4), Engine cooling (3), Tires (3), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Lane departure (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “Was driving in motion straight during icy conditions on freeway and truck slid out of control and I drove through ditch never stopped once and side air bags deployed and seat belts all froze up and ceiling fabric was ruined and torn from deployed airbags. I never hit anything and continued to drive right back onto highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11339236, filed 2020-07, 120,000 milesOther or unknown: “My dash has cracked significantly in three different places at different times. It is unknown to me what caused the first two cracks, but the most recent occurred while I was driving down the road. This not only affects the value of the vehicle, but also worries me that in the event of an accident, it may affect the airbags or even project pieces of the dash towards anyone in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11174891, filed 2019-02, 95,000 milesBody and structure: “While driving on a two lane road at ~45 MPH,I struck a deer on the front passenger side of the truck. The air bag deployed but did not come out of the center steering. Air bag dust was coming out of the back of the steering wheel, no air bag. I was very confused. The front bumper was pushed in ~2.5 inches. I am fortunate that I did not hit another car, since the airbag malfunctioned on deployment.”
NHTSA complaint #11231839, filed 2019-07, 144,000 milesEngine: “I've had to replace the engine mounts on my Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 twice, now I'm getting ready to replace for a third time. The engine mounts must have a defect with the material that are used to make them.”
NHTSA complaint #11396708, filed 2021-02, 120,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
32% of the 263 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 39,000 and 100,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 1500 · regular cab 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Silverado 1500 · crew cab 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Silverado 1500 · extended cab 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Silverado 1500 · regular cab RWD | ★★★★☆ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Silverado 1500 · extended cab RWD | ★★★★☆ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Silverado 1500 · crew cab RWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Silverado 1500 Hybrid · crew cab 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Silverado 1500 Hybrid · crew cab RWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2012: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado C15 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 4.8L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 12 | 18 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Silverado C15 XFE 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 4.8L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 12 | 18 | 14 | $4,800 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 21V050000Feb 5, 2021Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2007–2011, Tahoe 2007–2011, GMC Yukon 2007–2011 +11 more
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra…
- 21V054000Feb 5, 2021Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2010–2013, Cadillac Escalade 2010–2014, Chevrolet Tahoe 2010–2014 +11 more
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of…
- 11V007000Jan 6, 2011Suspension › Rear › Axle › SpindleCovers: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2011, GMC Sierra 1500 2011, Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 +11 more
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and gmc canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were…
- 10V643000Dec 17, 2010Suspension › Rear › Axle › SpindleCovers: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2011, GMC Sierra 1500 2011, Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2011 +1 more
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado ld and gmc sierra ld vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle…
Recall details for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,838 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027698Jan 16, 2026Other or unknown. This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from…
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
Other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 127 | 4,000 | 3 | 4–5 | 19 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 108 | 7,000 | 0 | 5 | 19 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 320 | 10,709 | 2 | 5 | 18 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 391 | 34,000 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 44 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 656 | 36,750 | 6 | 4–5 | 18 | 60 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 855 | 56,000 | 8 | 4–5 | 17 | 70 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 750 | 27,177 | 12 | 4–5 | 19 | 77 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 1,097 | 15,727 | 10 | 4–5 | 19 | 90 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 523 | 37,500 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 37 · Typical | Stable |
| 2017 | 714 | 44,500 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 55 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 797 | 47,000 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 66 · More | Stable |
| 2015 | 1,111 | 54,792 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 57 · Typical | Falling |
| 2014 | 1,437 | 63,000 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 67 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 302 | 60,000 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2012 | 216 | 75,000 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 565 | 70,000 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 5 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 363 | 67,000 | 3 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 445 | 70,000 | 3 | — | 16 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 914 | 70,000 | 3 | — | 17 | 15 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 849 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 359 | 60,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 525 | 62,220 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 797 | 68,541 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 805 | 80,317 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 509 | 87,990 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 468 | 90,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 614 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 587 | 110,896 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1998 | 361 | 73,576 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 555 | 89,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1996 | 7 | 110,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 10 | 150,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners of the 2011 Silverado 1500 most often describe a dashboard that cracks, frequently around the passenger airbag, and many report that parts for the Takata airbag inflator recall were unavailable or back-ordered. The issues reported most often: Cracked dashboard around passenger airbag; Airbag inflator recall remedy unavailable; Rusted frame and subframe.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 565 consumer complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 306 complaints (54% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 118.
Has the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 8 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 get?
The EPA rates the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (Silverado C15 2WD, 4.3L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reported?
Among the 263 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 39,000 and 100,000 miles; 32% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.