2011 GMC Sierra 3500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 GMC Sierra 3500, 5% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88 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.
“While driving a Gmc 3500 denali hd 4x4 equipped with the diesel engine and automatic transmission, with less than 90 miles on it, the rear adjustment bracket for the left side torsion bar broke and fell off the vehicle while going over a speed bump at less than 20mph. More specifically, the part mounts near or in the crossmember brace and is used to adjust the preload on the torsion bar. After the part broke and fell off the vehicle had a noticeable list to the left side. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383247, filed 2011-02, 88 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11001766May 25, 2024This informational bulletin provides information on Wheel Balancer Mounting Instructions.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10247352Nov 14, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s…
- 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…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Sierra 3500
8 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
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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