2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 565 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1% of the 565 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There was no accident to my vehicle I purchased a new vehicle from a company and I have been having problems out of the vehicle since I made the purchase. The dealership replaced the tires, then replaced one of the rims but the problem still exist they also did a front end alignment, the service manager stated that he had no idea what to next to solve the problem, there is a shaking or vibration in the vehicle when it is driven. I have had several conversations with GM and still the matter hasn't been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10472730, filed 2012-08, 15,000 miles“Conditions: heavy misting rain, 32 deg f, lowering temperature, daytime. This is to report a design defect of the windshield defogging system. The defogging system operated as designed. There was no failure of the equipment. When the windshield defogger is selected this vehicles system automatically sets to outside air and turns off the airconditioning compressor at 32 deg f and below. …”
NHTSA complaint #10438931, filed 2011-12, 22,500 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. The contact noticed that the air pressure was depleting in all four tires. The contact placed air in the tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician informed the contact that the rim was causing the tires to deflate due to corrosion. The wheels were replaced. The wheels were original equipment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10863603, filed 2016-05, 55,000 miles“The software that makes the truck work as a 4 cylinder truck has caused the engine light to come on and causing a code P0300 various engine misfire. The misfire is caused by the lifter spring causing the lifter to remain in the down position. The down position is against the can rod and as the cam rod rotates, this causes the lifter to break at the bottom and causing the can rod to also break which will cause an engine failure while drinking and the motor will freeze . All GMC and Chevrolet vehicles with this installed should be recalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11639802, filed 2025-01Related service bulletins
- 11026104Jun 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253770Apr 18, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10253526Apr 8, 2024This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10237340May 22, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235716Apr 21, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 | 10 | 2% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 21 | 2% |
| 2014 | 16 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 4% |
| 2005 | 12 | 2% |
| 2004 | 9 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
306 complaintsOther or unknown
118 complaintsBody and structure
72 complaintsEngine
40 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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.
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