2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 284 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 fuel system of the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500, 4% of the 284 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 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.
“For the air bag, the light continually goes on and when I took it to dealer; they said it was fine, but when I took it later; dealer said that warranty had expired and it would cost me $800. I just left it alone. Light continually goes on and turns itself off. For the seat belt, back seat middle, the dealer repaired it twice, but once warranty expired than they wouldn't fix it anymore unless I paid. For the gas, I pump gas and it constant causes pump to pop and shut off. They had fixed the problem at dealer, but once warranty expired they stopped. I had to pay for all repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10967875, filed 2017-03, 28,978 miles“Pulling out of a snow covered parking lot the engine light came on dic then the message, reduced engine power, the engine began to run very rough at a lower idle speed, as began to happen the truck lurched forward and I had to press hard on the brakes very hard like I was fighting the engine speed to slow, then the message changed to service traction control, I had no control over the gas pedal and could only move at about 5mph, then the message changed to service stabilitrak, I got to another area of the parking lot, parked and shut off the engine for a few minutes and the issue would not…”
NHTSA complaint #10692101, filed 2015-03, 41,375 miles“Due to a faulty design and or materials used the fuel pump module assembly located on the top of the tank has prematurely corroded and caused a dangerous situation with potential threat to life as well as contaminating the environment. Gas is leaked out of the unit and can become very dangerous if unnoticed or not repaired. Vehicle was purchased new in 2012 and has only seen 4 winters. …”
NHTSA complaint #10947601, filed 2017-01, 175,000 miles“I may have a illegal auxiliary emission control devise result in excess emissions of nitrogen oxides that are similar to those made against volkswagen and 2011 Gmc sierra duramax diesel truck. General motors may have intentionally installed an electrical 'cheat devices ' producing passing emission results.”
NHTSA complaint #11052200, filed 2017-12, 100,000 miles“The throttle body and pedal chip went bad causing a rough running engine, loss of power, check engine light, and loss of traction control. Mechanic stated he's been replacing 5-12 a month on the same engine (5.3 liter v8). Other models are supposedly under recall. Repairs cost in excess of $500.”
NHTSA complaint #10852196, filed 2016-03, 64,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
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- 10241418Aug 2, 2023This informational bulletin provides information on Clean Exhaust Filter See Owner Manual Now or Cleaning Exhaust Filter Keep Driving Until Message is Cleared messages Displayed…
- 10241502Aug 1, 2023This informational bulletin provides information on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and the proper use of the DEF system.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10241416Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.
- 10235397Apr 5, 2023This service bulletin explains how to identify possible DEF system contamination.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 7% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 22 | 6% |
| 2023 | 38 | 8% |
| 2022 | 32 | 5% |
| 2021 | 42 | 7% |
| 2020 | 27 | 6% |
| 2019 | 27 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 | 15 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 12 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 17 | 12% |
| 2000 | 14 | 8% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 | 1 | 20% |
| 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 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 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 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