2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 284 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500, 2% of the 284 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,800 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 going 40mph when I went to stop quick to avoid an accident. I pressed on brakes truck did not slow down then all of a sudden it did down shift but at that the truck lunged forward causing me to clip the truck in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #10423109, filed 2011-09, 3,100 miles“2011 Gmc SIERRA 1500 sle crew cab z71 4x4 coming off of the expressway and coming to a stop at a traffic light I applied brake pressure. The brake pedal was unusally stiff then all of a sudden the engine revved to over 5000 RPM's and starting to move forward. I had my foot pushed firmly on the brake and the vehicle remained revving and moving forward. I quickly put it in park and turned off vehicle. Started back up and no issues on remaining drive. Cruise control was not engaged. Vehicle has less than 1400 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10377941, filed 2011-01, 1,335 miles“Second report - sudden acceleration. 2011 Gmc sierra pu truck. On december 20, 2010 I was traveling to visit friends. While on highway I set the cruise control for 70 MPH. I exited the freeway and traveled approximately 5 miles on city streets. Upon entering a bedroom township known for speed traps I attempted to engage the cruise control for 30 MPH. When pressing the cruise control to set the speed I was traveling (30 MPH) the truck down shifted and accelerated rapidly (to 4000 RPM). I immediately tapped the brake and the cruise control disengaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #10372652, filed 2010-12, 2,800 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“Went about a mile was getting ready to make a left across md rt 4 when I lost power and reduced engine power light came, had a close call, on did some research and found a technical notice about throttle body and injector sensors they need a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10558740, filed 2014-01, 78,500 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 10 | 3% |
| 2023 | 11 | 2% |
| 2022 | 9 | 2% |
| 2021 | 7 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 12 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability 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.
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