2011 GMC Sierra 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 GMC Sierra 3500, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 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.
“While driving up hill the truck just shut off. Could not start it again. There was no warning signs it took over 2 weeks and 2 different GM dealers to figure out it was a fuel injector pump that exploded. There were no codes on the trucks computer to acknowledge there was any problem with the truck even after it would not start. Could have been extremely dangerous if our circumstance we're didferent. 5 miles earlier and we would have been on an express way.”
NHTSA complaint #10730877, filed 2015-06, 104,000 miles“Vehicle was traveling down access road coming up to interstate offramp. Right before yield sign bosch cp4 pump failed stopping motor. Brakes and steering affected. Just enough momentum to fight truck into adjacent parking lot right after ramp.”
NHTSA complaint #10714457, filed 2015-05, 106,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V664000Oct 19, 2017General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. The low fuel level…Covers: GMC Sierra 3500 2011–2015, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2011–2015
Related service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 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…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 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.
- 10249971Jan 10, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational 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.
- 10234139Mar 20, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.
- 10231632Jan 9, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 5 | 10% |
| 2023 | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 | 6 | 12% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 7% |
| 2016 | 3 | 16% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 2 | 14% |
| 2012 | 3 | 33% |
| 2011 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 17% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
| 2002 | 6 | 30% |
| 2001 | 8 | 22% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Sierra 3500
8 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 GMC Sierra 3500
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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