2011 GMC Sierra 2500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500, 5% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,800 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.
“All four wheels have developed cracks over the course of my six year ownership of the vehicle. I have spoken with the service director at simpson Gmc of buena park, ca, numerous technicians at simpson Gmc, service managers at america's tire of victorville, hesperia, and fullerton, ca and have hired an outside engineer that all agree that there is a defect in design and manufacturing on the 20' denali hd wheels (rpo: pys). I have well documented interactions with all parties involved and I intend to prove the design flaw that exists with these wheels. …”
NHTSA complaint #10926574, filed 2016-11, 32,000 miles“I have a 2011 Gmc sierra 2500hd denali diesel 4x4 pickup truck. At 60,000 miles one of the 20 aluminum wheels failed with a large crack on the backside of the wheel. I purchased a new wheel and had america's tire remount my tire. At 95,000 miles the same failure happened, but on a different wheel. This time there were two cracks in the wheel several inches long. On this failure I notified my Gmc dealer, simpson Gmc in buena park of the issue. I replaced this wheel again with a new wheel. Now at 115,000 miles I have a third 20 aluminum wheel that has failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10764030, filed 2015-09, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026104Jun 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11001766May 25, 2024This informational bulletin provides information on Wheel Balancer Mounting Instructions.
- 10253770Apr 18, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10253526Apr 8, 2024This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10237340May 22, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500
20 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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