2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 4% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,750 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.
“When traveling on a gravel road or driving on some paved roads, the steering wheel of my truck pulls back and forth in my hand and grabs on bumps. This summer the problem was so severe I got under the truck to see what may be causing the movement. I found out there was no steering stabilizer shock installed on the truck. The brackets to house the stabilizer shock are there, but the steering stabilizer shock itself is not there. I took the truck to the dealer and was told by dealer that the truck doesn't come with a steering stabilizer shock. …”
NHTSA complaint #10432892, filed 2011-10, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10551395, filed 2013-11, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 hd diesel. The contact stated that the steering system was pulling hard to the left while driving 40 MPH. The steering wheel wobbled much more when driving uphill versus downhill. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer at least five times who inspected the failure and advised that they were unable to find the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the failure a minimum of ten times but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 10,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10436015, filed 2011-11, 10,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10233331Mar 8, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 8% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 46 | 37% |
| 2015 | 17 | 10% |
| 2014 | 4 | 10% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 | 18 | 10% |
| 2005 | 29 | 11% |
| 2004 | 16 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 4% |
| 2002 | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 11% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
40 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
5 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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