2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 21%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 21% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 miles. 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.
“Strong exhaust and or raw fuel smells inside cab and around outside of vehicle engine bay. Especially noticeable when vehicle is regenerating. Smoke billowing out from under right side of hood. A clear liquid and a black liquid running down exhaust pipe from turbocharger exhaust exit. Noticeable leakage on floor under vehicle. This is a fire hazard that is not being diagnosed, repaired or tested correctly. This vehicle has been to GM dealers three times to address these problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10451035, filed 2012-03, 7,000 miles“The DEF system on this vehicle has failed three times since we bought it in 2021. The weather was not pleasant and in one case it was extremely dangerous. The DEF system froze up and fortunately I was able to limp it into a dealer who managed to get it working again but not after losing half a day and spending a couple hundred dollars. The second time a sensor failed and I was able to reset the system myself via removing all the electricity from the vehicle and doing what they call a shady tree reset. …”
NHTSA complaint #11479129, filed 2022-08“CP4 high pressure fuel pump failed causing Loss of Motive Power (LOMP) in Oct of 2018. Truck became hard to steer and brake but I was traveling at a lower speed. Had it of been 1 hour later I would have been at freeway speeds pulling a 13000lbs trailer. I had the truck towed to a local dealer where they diagnosed the truck as having a failed CP4 high pressure fuel pump made by Bosch. They informed me that the entire fuel system would have to be replaced do to the large amount of metal contaminants that this catastrophic failure produces and spreads though out the entire system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11564389, filed 2024-01“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500. The contact stated that while traveling 70 MPH the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnose that the diesel injection pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 11,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10474097, filed 2012-09, 11,000 miles“The contact owns a Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled because the fuel tank was empty however, the fuel level gauge registered that there was one fourth of a tank of gasoline in the vehicle. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times where the fuel tank, transfer pump and engine control module had been replaced but the failure was not remedied. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10566969, filed 2014-03, 85,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V664000Oct 19, 2017General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. The low fuel level…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2011–2015, GMC Sierra 3500 2011–2015
Related service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This 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…
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 5 | 12% |
| 2020 | 5 | 12% |
| 2019 | 4 | 18% |
| 2018 | 5 | 26% |
| 2017 | 2 | 15% |
| 2016 | 11 | 22% |
| 2015 | 15 | 29% |
| 2014 | 3 | 30% |
| 2013 | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 | 6 | 26% |
| 2011 | 6 | 21% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 5 | 13% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 8 | 17% |
| 2004 | 7 | 17% |
| 2003 | 7 | 17% |
| 2002 | 8 | 16% |
| 2001 | 7 | 10% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 9% |
| 1998 | 10 | 15% |
| 1997 | 7 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
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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