2011 Chevrolet Silverado Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, 5% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 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.
“#1. Vehicle accelerates when letting off gas, even while going uphill the vehicle will accelerate. You can go up a steep hill without touching the gas. Brought the vehicle to the dealership they replaced, the throttle body, gas pedal assembly. They reinstalled the original parts and told us that this was normal. We drove other 2011 chevy Silverado's which did not do the same thing. The dealership told us that all the 2011 chevy Silverado's accelerate on their own. #2. There is a clunking noise from the rear when driving over bumps. …”
NHTSA complaint #10429604, filed 2011-10, 2,500 miles“Truck downshifts to passing gear such as entering a highway on ramp and stepping down to enter slower traffic engine revs to red line on tach because it does not shift into any gear leaving you hung out to dry in traffic until you figure out what's goin on you have fully let up for it to find a gear by this time your speed came drop 10 MPH very dangerous , had to two different dealers twice both said it has no problem one said it was the torque management system and it was normal.but if I wanted it to go away take it some where and have the program wiped from computer but warranty will then…”
NHTSA complaint #10548304, filed 2013-10, 13,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that when adding oil to the vehicle, it was discovered that the transmission dip stick tube had separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the dip stick tube needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10667167, filed 2014-12, 70,000 miles“2011 Chevrolet Silverado. Consumer writes in regards to mechanical, electrical and transmission problems with vehicle. The consumer stated while driving down the road on a steep incline, with the truck and trailer loaded, the engine's RPM suddenly went to 5500 RPM, without increase in acceleration. He depressed the brake to release the cruise control, and strongly pressed the gas pedal several times before the engine would return to a normal RPM.”
NHTSA complaint #10488441, filed 2012-12Related service bulletins
- 10075716Nov 6, 2015Some customers may comment that the vehicle has reduced acceleration at low speed and/or transmission is slipping from a launch. Technicians may find DTC P0751 set or stored in…
- 10114597Jul 9, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of an engine power reduced message on the driver information center after performing the Canada…
- 10113664May 29, 2015This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow®.
- 10113542Feb 12, 2015This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip that may be helpful in correcting a customer concern on a vibration, shudder or roughness while driving at low…
- 10112079May 21, 2014This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module and Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump placed on parts…
- 10112060May 7, 2014This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2ML70 Transmission Assembly will be placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical…
- 10112437Oct 31, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a random bump, chuggle, or fishbite sensation when crowding the…
- 10112401Oct 9, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or…
- 10112391Oct 4, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not move in forward or reverse. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble…
- 10113502Aug 26, 2013This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33 | 26% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 11 | 14% |
| 2014 | 37 | 30% |
| 2013 | 11 | 17% |
| 2012 | 11 | 16% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 | 21 | 11% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 29 | 9% |
| 2004 | 49 | 8% |
| 2003 | 81 | 12% |
| 2002 | 70 | 10% |
| 2001 | 64 | 7% |
| 2000 | 103 | 8% |
| 1999 | 97 | 6% |
| 1998 | 14 | 5% |
| 1997 | 35 | 13% |
| 1996 | 22 | 12% |
| 1995 | 20 | 8% |
| 1994 | 7 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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