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2011 Chevrolet Silverado Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
16%of 75 total for the year
Median mileage
64,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, 16% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“The driver side door handle completely broke and now my door will not open. This is a real problem with several Chevrolet models my wife also has a 08 tahoe and all four handles have been replaced and the driver side has pulled loose again. For the price we have to pay for our vehicles we should be getting a better product.”

NHTSA complaint #10761417, filed 2015-09, 67,500 miles

“I have a 2011 Silverado 1500 and about 6 months ago my dash around the passenger air bag started to crack. I now have 2 cracks and the area feels loose which worries me that in case of a accident with airbag deployment on the passanger side, that this could impair the safety and design for its purpose.”

NHTSA complaint #10839314, filed 2016-03, 50,000 miles

“The truck had less than 50,000 miles when we noticed a crack in the dash running from the upper left corner of the air bag cover and the defroster vent. I know several other trucks with this same issue. It appears to be a design flaw. I went to the local dealer and he estimated it would take nearly $1,000 to fix. I wonder if this crack would be negatively influenced if the air bag ever inflates causing more damage or injury.”

NHTSA complaint #10825957, filed 2016-02, 50,000 miles

“The dashboard cracked on the passenger side of vehicle near the top left corner of the passenger side air bag. Dealership would fix the issue but only at full cost to me, even though I expressed the concern I have how if the airbag were to deploy the sharp edges of the cracked area may not allow the air bag to work properly. I.e. Could puncture the airbag. Also shards of the dashboard could cause harm if airbag were to deploy”

NHTSA complaint #10860497, filed 2016-04, 64,000 miles

“Takata recall the dash in my 2011 Chevrolet pickup suddenly cracked. It is cracked in the corner of the passenger airbag I ask my Chevrolet dealer and they said it wasn't covered under the warranty. I have heard of several GM owners that have thw same problem . The venicle was not in motion. This vehicle has not been exposed to extended peroids of sunshine or hot weather. The vhicle is normally kept in my garage when not in use. Photos could be privided but I do not know how to do it.”

NHTSA complaint #10818242, filed 2016-01, 41,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017119%
2016120%
2015811%
201476%
2013711%
201257%
20111216%
20101219%
2009811%
200885%
200753%
200642%
200531%
2004122%
2003162%
200271%
200161%
2000202%
1999211%
199841%
199752%
199663%
199531%
199410%
199334%
199225%
1991318%
1990312%
1988320%
1984120%

Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado

Body and structure
15 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Seat 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 31, 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