2011 GMC Sierra Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 GMC Sierra, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 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.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Gmc Sierra. The contact stated that the ignition lock actuator made it difficult to turn the key, which caused the ignition to become stuck. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v827000 (electrical system), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10722265, filed 2015-05, 25,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V827000Dec 30, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado…Covers: GMC Sierra 2011–2012, Chevrolet Tahoe 2011–2012, Cadillac Escalade ESV 2011–2012 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10059078Aug 1, 2015Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: on some vehicles and/or trucks, instrument cluster will illuminate, after an oil change, indicating low oil pressure and/or ses lamp will illuminate…
- 10113703Jun 23, 2015This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
- 10114470Apr 17, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue…
- 10113752Mar 16, 2015This informational bulletin communicates GM wiring repair strategy information.
- 10113519Feb 5, 2015This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or…
- 10057008Oct 1, 2014Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: some vehicles are experiencing, after a cold soak in cold temperatures, loss of 12 volt battery power, indicator charging system lamp on, no power…
- 10112247Sep 23, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the roof beacon switch. The roof beacon switch will be left disconnected from the assembly…
- 10056241Jul 1, 2014Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: loss of propulsion, when speed is less than 5 km/h (3mph), service hybrid system is displayed in driver information center (dic) and malfunction indicator…
- 10112093May 29, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a "Service Charging System" message displayed on the Driver Information…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 10% |
| 2016 | 2 | 33% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 | 7 | 24% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 4 | 12% |
| 2009 | 9 | 24% |
| 2008 | 15 | 22% |
| 2007 | 7 | 12% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 23 | 20% |
| 2004 | 39 | 21% |
| 2003 | 31 | 15% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 12 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 12 | 5% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Sierra
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 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 27, 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