2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 12%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 12% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 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.
“I have a 2011 chevy 2500. 6.6 turbo diesel at 136k miles. My def heater just went out and my dealership said it's only under warranty until 120k miles. I've been looking online and there's a lot of 2011s that are having the same problem. Someone needs to step up and be responsible for this. It's costing me $1200 to fix plus a day off work. I'm self employed and if I sell a faulty product I'm required to replace for free. G.m should be doing the same.”
NHTSA complaint #11306829, filed 2020-02, 136,000 miles“Exhaust manifold bolts are breaking despite regular non commercial use and proper maintenance. This causes an exhaust leak and I am not comfortable driving my infant in the truck now. Dealer says 4 how odd labor plus parts so approx $1000 fix? That's unreasonable for any motor but especially under 120000km.”
NHTSA complaint #10908343, filed 2016-09, 78,000 miles“While driving in excess of 55 MPH on I 95, my 2011 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 stalled without warning while I was in the far left passing lane. No power steering or power brakes made it extremely difficult to control while moving through 4 lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder. I was unable to restart the vehicle and had to have it towed to a garage. I was informed the cp4 fuel injection pump had failed and repairs will be in excess of $8,000 because the entire fuel delivery system was contaminated and needs to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11349704, filed 2020-08, 98,000 miles“Message came on dic saying low def 727 miles. Did not quite know what that meant. Found out. Gm says it should come on at 1000 miles. Nope. Came on 2 x 727 and 72. There is no way to check the def level. Someone realized this as the newer trucks have gauges or other ways to check. I feel this could become an issue if the vehicle goes into limp mode and no close places to purchase def. I talked to GM. They don't seem to concerned about the whole thing. A simple fix would be to make it like the transmission fluid check. …”
NHTSA complaint #10550378, filed 2013-10, 4,800 miles“The truck had the check engine light come on when we took it to the dealership they replace the fuel pressure regulator. The light soon came back on due to a faulty fuel pump which sent the car into safe mode, which made the car do a nose dive from 55 to 15 in a matter of seconds on a major interstate in atlanta.”
NHTSA complaint #10463992, filed 2012-07, 19,025 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10249971Jan 10, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational 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.
- 10234139Mar 20, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.
- 10231632Jan 9, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 9 | 10% |
| 2020 | 11 | 10% |
| 2019 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 | 9 | 17% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 13 | 11% |
| 2015 | 19 | 11% |
| 2014 | 8 | 20% |
| 2013 | 10 | 20% |
| 2012 | 10 | 19% |
| 2011 | 12 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 24 | 9% |
| 2004 | 26 | 7% |
| 2003 | 29 | 6% |
| 2002 | 30 | 9% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 10% |
| 1998 | 8 | 11% |
| 1997 | 6 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
40 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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