2011 GMC Sierra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,020miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 GMC Sierra, 9% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,020 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.
“This is the point at which I discovered that I have bad tires. The tires have be come badly chipped and pieces of rubber tread began coming from tread area. The sidewalls discolored and began cracking. The tires started to loose air and had to be reinflatted all the time to present. Tire has same symptoms as re-called tires but michelin and GM would do nothing to help.”
NHTSA complaint #10565507, filed 2014-02, 9,873 miles“Purchased truck 11/10/2011 with 3 miles on it. At 4,000 miles the trucks brakes started pulsating and shimming while appling brakes going down hill. Took it to dealer , they resurfaced front rotors. Good till 5,700 miles and it started doing this again, but worse, also problems just braking any where. Took back to dealer, now they resurfaced rear drums. I'm very disappointed in this new vehicle's braking system. They wrote the brakes were warped during both visits, and no reason as to why this is happening to my new vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10459134, filed 2012-05, 4,168 miles“First off would be my dashboard air bag, the dashboard plastic is cracking with the concern on flying debris I brought my Gmc 1500 into my local service/sales center and he told me with out a recall there is nothing he could do for me. Second I have been dealing with what seems to either the power train or brakes from day one I purchased my truck. What it does is when I come to a complete stop, release the brake, and then apply the accelerator I get a big cur plunk sound and feeling of the truck jerk. This is coming for the rear end of my truck I would assume the rear axial. …”
NHTSA complaint #10746296, filed 2015-08, 57,892 miles“The headlights dim then return to normal every time the break is applied. Interior lights dim and return to normal when hazard lights are activated. Dealer found the complaint to be valid. Battery tested and found to be good. Voltage test of alternator checked out normal. Engine and body grounds checked out normal. Dealer replaced brake switch with new part with no change. General motors referenced service bulletin #02-06-03-008d and claim the truck is operating as designed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10455051, filed 2012-04, 950 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10113887Mar 1, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the additional steps that are needed to help perform a successful brake bleed on the 2-Mode Hybrid with…
- 10113770Mar 24, 2015This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
- 10113502Aug 26, 2013This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
- 10112580Nov 16, 2012This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Electronic Brake Control Module and Brake Pressure Modulator Valve for the 2-Mode Hybrid Utilities and…
- 10112578Nov 15, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lack of brake assist after disconnecting the battery or after the 12…
- 10112577Nov 15, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about Electronic Brake Control Module relearn procedure is required anytime the Electronic Brake…
- 10112551Nov 6, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an Antilock Braking System lamp followed by a Service Stability message…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 | 33% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 4 | 12% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 14 | 24% |
| 2006 | 27 | 51% |
| 2005 | 37 | 32% |
| 2004 | 74 | 39% |
| 2003 | 83 | 40% |
| 2002 | 145 | 58% |
| 2001 | 150 | 57% |
| 2000 | 228 | 51% |
| 1999 | 338 | 56% |
| 1998 | 62 | 33% |
| 1997 | 67 | 28% |
| 1996 | 47 | 19% |
| 1995 | 42 | 16% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 12 | 17% |
| 1992 | 7 | 23% |
| 1991 | 6 | 50% |
| 1990 | 10 | 56% |
| 1989 | 4 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Sierra
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 GMC Sierra
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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