2011 Chevrolet Silverado Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, 7% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“While driving in traffic the Silverado's, engine, power steer and power brakes shutdown completely. After the vehicle stopped. The automatic transmission was placed in park and the truck restarted normally. I took the truck to the dealer and they found no problem or code. The same event happened again about 3 months later while I was on an interstate driving about 70 MPH. The I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop in the side of the road I then placed the transmission in park and the vehicle started normally. I believe there is an issue with the ignition switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10576801, filed 2014-04, 2,500 miles“Once the vehicle is in park it is sitting up and after putting the vehicle in reverse and starting to drive the vehicle lowers to the ground. The vehicle pulls when driving and causes an additional pull on the engine and fuel system.”
NHTSA complaint #10638009, filed 2014-09, 138,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. While attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and the key remained in the start position. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14v827000 (electrical system); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10760935, filed 2015-09, 60,000 miles“The contact owned a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated, the gauges failed, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle caught fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 12/03/15”
NHTSA complaint #10765012, filed 2015-09, 80,000 miles“First of three vehicle collisions this year involving Chevrolet silverados that have caught fire after involved in frontal impacts. Vehicle traveling westbound on sr 58 in lane county, oregon. Involved in secondary collision with a toyota pickup truck that had been struck by a loose truck tractor wheel. The impact by the wheel caused the toyota to encroach into the path of the Chevrolet. The occupants of Chevrolet were able to extricate themselves. The vehicle subsequently caught fire and suffered extensive fire damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10759197, filed 2015-08Related recalls
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 9 | 12% |
| 2014 | 20 | 16% |
| 2013 | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 5 | 7% |
| 2010 | 8 | 13% |
| 2009 | 17 | 22% |
| 2008 | 48 | 30% |
| 2007 | 38 | 21% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 64 | 20% |
| 2004 | 159 | 26% |
| 2003 | 116 | 17% |
| 2002 | 25 | 4% |
| 2001 | 30 | 3% |
| 2000 | 38 | 3% |
| 1999 | 51 | 3% |
| 1998 | 20 | 7% |
| 1997 | 16 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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