2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,558miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 9% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,558 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Battery needed to be jumped off. Jumped off battery and then decided to go and purchase a new one. We were driving down the highway at 60mph, flames and smoke started coming up over hood. Pulled over, parked and jumped out and started throwing items out of vehicle. Called 911, but by the time they arrived, the truck was totally engulfed. It is a complete loss.”
NHTSA complaint #11039775, filed 2017-10, 123,000 miles“Transmission control module (TCM) has failed slamming the moving truck into 1st gear while driving on the highway putting the truck into limp mode it has also violently shift into reverse while in the parked position.”
NHTSA complaint #11119483, filed 2018-08, 50,558 miles“Randomly while driving, warning bells & lights flash, message in dic state service stabilitrak/traction control. Instrument cluster goes dead, A/C quits cooling & radio quits. If the vehicle is in motion it will continue to be drivable. As soon as you stop or are stopped when it occurs, the transmission stops working. The engine continues to run, and can be revved however the vehicle will not move. After turning off the ignition, opening the driver's door and waiting a couple of minutes, you can restart the engine, the gauges and transmission will once again operate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11052270, filed 2017-12, 60,000 miles“Upon the start up, the instrument cluster will begin to shut gauges down, turn on all warning light, tach and speedometer go to 0. Then the tach/speedo will come back with all gauges off and all warning lights on. Then the gauges come on and the warning light will turn off. This can continue up to 15-20 minutes while under way. It actually appears the truck has is not running while you are actually traveling at any speed. I have had the issue happen while sitting in the parking lot and moving over 60 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10549333, filed 2013-10, 43,000 miles“Fuel pump fuse socket has melted in addition to fuse being blown. Fuel pump had been replaced twice with OEM fuel pump. Entire fuse box must be replaced. Occasionally, a no start condition can be traced to fuse contacts losing conductivity which can be resolved by removing them reinstalling fuse. Has potential of causing electrical fire”
NHTSA complaint #11445389, filed 2021-12Related recalls
- 14V407000Jul 2, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2007–2011, GMC Sierra 2500 2007–2011, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2007–2011 +1 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 23% |
| 2025 | 8 | 27% |
| 2024 | 55 | 38% |
| 2023 | 16 | 34% |
| 2022 | 29 | 30% |
| 2021 | 17 | 19% |
| 2020 | 18 | 17% |
| 2019 | 19 | 26% |
| 2018 | 13 | 25% |
| 2017 | 15 | 28% |
| 2016 | 18 | 15% |
| 2015 | 58 | 32% |
| 2014 | 6 | 15% |
| 2013 | 10 | 20% |
| 2012 | 11 | 21% |
| 2011 | 9 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 9 | 15% |
| 2008 | 23 | 12% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 98 | 36% |
| 2004 | 105 | 29% |
| 2003 | 86 | 19% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 26 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
40 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology