2011 Chevrolet Silverado Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,690miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, 5% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,690 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 was driving my daughter to school and the vehicle slowed down on its own. And when I pushed the gas it jumped and shifted hard, had to cruise all the way home vehicle wouldn't start back up. Stability and traction control lights came on engine reduced speed and cut off.”
NHTSA complaint #10678453, filed 2015-01, 93,000 miles“We have had a recurring issue with the traction control feature on this vehicle since buying it. Randomly and out of nowhere it will show stabilitrak off on the instrument panel. The engine becomes sluggish when this happens. This, to me, is a safety hazard when driving. There is also an issue with the ignition getting stuck when starting where it grinds the starter. I have to turn the truck off and start it again to get it to stop. I have had the vehicle at the dealer where it was purchased and they have no clue what to do about the stabilitrak issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10825260, filed 2016-02, 76,000 miles“I was traveling on a divided highway and approaching a slow moving truck in the right lane ahead of me. There was another truck behind me in my lane. I moved to the left lane to pass the slow truck. Just after I began the pass my pickup slowed quickly and began flashing error messages: stability control disabled, engine power reduced & service stabilitrak. The truck behind me had moved up close and followed me around the slow moving truck. I was unable to accelerate and continued slowing quickly. I had just enough room to swerve in behind the slow truck as my speed fell below its speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10448331, filed 2012-02, 44,000 miles“Driving about 60 MPH about 10 miles into the trip when the truck lost speed, the ABS brakes did a slight on and off pulsating every couple of seconds, the engine was running rough and giving it gas the engine revved up but wouldn't go anywhere. Speed dropped down to 35 or 40 MPH and wouldn't go any faster. The dash indicator showed messages stating stabilitrak traction control turned off and check engine light is on. It jolted real hard when it shifts gears. When I mashed the brake it didn't want to come to a complete stop without pressing the brakes to hold the truck there. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561828, filed 2014-01, 71,380 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10037626Nov 1, 2014Gm: there is unwanted stability action or stability light on. This can be caused by the suspension being modified. *rm updated 6/18/12. *pe models 2007-13 all escalade…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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