2011 GMC Sierra Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 26%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 GMC Sierra, 26% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“My truck has developed cracks on both sides of the dash. The one over the airbag is the one that has me concerned. If the airbag deploys it may then throw shrapnel into the face of my passenger possibly causing disfigurement and or death.”
NHTSA complaint #10818396, filed 2016-01, 25,000 miles“Dashboard has cracked at the air bag. Lifters had to be replaced and now the camshaft is making noises. My traction control keeps shutting itself off and telling me to service it. Really bad wind noise coming from the passenger pillar.”
NHTSA complaint #10818548, filed 2016-01, 60,000 miles“Large and noticeable crack by my passenger side airbag on my dashboard. Could see this becoming shrapnel in the event of the airbag deploying. Gm will not issue a recall, nor take any sort of responsibility for their error.”
NHTSA complaint #10821282, filed 2016-01, 70,000 miles“Noticed front dash was cracked in august 2014. Dealer will not repair. My wife had a 2007 tahoe which had the same problem in dash. My 2 son-in-law have the same problem now, one has a 2011 Sierra and the other has a 2010 silverado.”
NHTSA complaint #10670425, filed 2015-01, 41,000 miles“When my 2011 Gmc denali pickup was nearly 4 years old, the dash started cracking. The first crack was at the forward, left corner of the passenger air bag. Other cracks have since appeared on the driver's side, over the instrument cluster area. The cracks are continuing to grow. The plastic material of the dash is becoming more brittle with time. I am concerned that in the event the air bags deploy, the broken, brittle plastic dash parts around the airbag area could become dangerous projectiles.”
NHTSA complaint #10836661, filed 2016-02, 89,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
- 10112427Oct 24, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customer's wanting to add the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Regular…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 | 11 | 26% |
| 2010 | 6 | 18% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 10% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Sierra
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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