2011 GMC Sierra 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 14%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500, 14% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,050 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“We purchased 24 2011 Gmc 2500 trucks with omaha utility bodies. About 1 month after putting the units in service we had a failure of the module that operates the rear brake/tail/turn lights. It had no left turn light,and the right turn operated with the turn switch set to left or right. We removed the module (installed by palfleet) from another vehicle and installed it on the one with the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10416481, filed 2011-08, 2,000 miles“Fuse for left turn trailer burns out repeatedly. No warning or indication it is out until someone pulls me over or tells me when stopped or I check. I have three different trails and all are involved. The fuse will at times, be blown without trailer attached. Dealer can't find issue (intermittent problem). Never know when fuse blows unless I check it or hook up trailer. Always left turn trailer fuse. Truck does have two batteries and is diesel. Has happened many times, ever since truck was new. Last time, jan3, 2017. Sounds similar to recall 14v407000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10955624, filed 2017-02, 5,000 miles“Vehicle sporadically spontaneously locks all 4 doors within 10 seconds after closing the door. No touching of remote, no accidentally hitting a door switch while exiting the vehicle. It happens when I'm at the back of the truck, or 10 feet away. Always within 10 to 15 seconds after exiting. It may sound strange, but it happens more often toward the end of the onstar yearly contract. Safety concern - I have a 3-year old grandson who likes to go with me. What happens if I forget to take the keys with me while I'm refueling on a hot summer day and I haven't extended the onstar contract? …”
NHTSA complaint #10551047, filed 2013-11, 2,000 miles“Vehicle exhibited low coolant warning in dic after GM def recall was performed. Low coolant warning returned after multiple repairs to the coolant system from servicing dealer. Failure of coolant system resulted in a failure of the head gasket and water intrusion into the #7 cylinder. Vehicle is 12 months old and had 15,000 miles at the time of failure. Vehicle also exhibited multiple electrical system failures including: dead battery no start condition multiple times trailer brake system failure engine hour meter failure intermittent electrical failures from door locks, lights, radio. …”
NHTSA complaint #10447121, filed 2012-02, 15,100 miles“My ABS and traction control and stabiltrak and service trailer break system keep going on and off its the most distracting thing i have a video of the chime not stopping. My water in fuel sensor won't go off I have un plugged it and changed it and the filter and when I unplug it it stays On”
NHTSA complaint #11459515, filed 2022-04Related recalls
- 14V407000Jul 2, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and…Covers: GMC Sierra 2500 2007–2011, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2007–2011, Silverado 3500 2007–2011 +1 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 38% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 33 | 31% |
| 2023 | 6 | 18% |
| 2022 | 12 | 27% |
| 2021 | 6 | 12% |
| 2020 | 13 | 16% |
| 2019 | 9 | 28% |
| 2018 | 7 | 20% |
| 2017 | 6 | 16% |
| 2016 | 9 | 15% |
| 2015 | 11 | 12% |
| 2014 | 4 | 13% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 9 | 14% |
| 2009 | 7 | 23% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 6% |
| 2005 | 42 | 37% |
| 2004 | 48 | 34% |
| 2003 | 36 | 23% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500
20 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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