2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 284 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500, 2% of the 284 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,150 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.
“Ok so I'm going down interstate and truck all of the sudden no sign or anything says service stabletrack, service traction control,,power reduced.I barley got over and hit .this could have killed me and my kid's...thers over 100,000 trucks that have the same problem...”
NHTSA complaint #11150016, filed 2018-11, 46,000 miles“My truck has problems with stability control running on the freeway in the dash came stability control services and second reduce power and the stop mu truck go slow from 65 to 20 in the middle of the freeway car behind my truck”
NHTSA complaint #11372326, filed 2020-10, 65 miles“Stabilitrak off/reduced engine power came on again after 3 unsuccessful 'fixes' at Gmc dealer. I was driving 30mph over a hill when my engine completely stopped responding. Couldn't accelerate and the steering wheel locked. Went into oncoming lane but fortunately I wasn't hit. I was able to pull truck to shoulder and wait a few minutes before being able to turn on again and get it home. I have taken the truck to my local dealer every time this has happened and they only replace the throttle body sensor. It's the second time the truck has stopped responding while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11218524, filed 2019-06, 106,000 miles“Issue #1-while driving the vehicle stablitrak warning light, traction control, engine power reduced, and brake light all came on. Vehicles engine power was suddenly reduced to about 10 MPH while driving on the interstate in which I found to be very dangerous! Had to pull over, turned off vehicle, lights went off, started driving again, vehicle did the same thing. Had to take in for mechanical repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11176160, filed 2019-02, 100,185 miles“While driving on highway check engine light came on and lost power. Also started to hear tapping coming from engine. Had it checked by mechanic. Found code p0306 cylinder 6 misfire. Checked GM truck web site and noted service bulletin noting valve lifter failure, but no recall. Bulletin states that lifter can fail causing misfire and taping in motor. Also states during repair to check cam shaft for scoring & damage. Also checked several GM & chevy car form websites, and noted multiple complaints about same issues as well as several near accidents because of loss of power while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11130954, filed 2018-09, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251708Feb 21, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 16 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 | 56 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500
113 complaintsOther or unknown
73 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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