Gmc Sierra 2500 2011
Model Sierra 2500 made in 2011 by Gmc got 9 consumer complains as well as 41 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and electrical system.
Model 2011
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| PI-0339 | 12/01/2010 | 10037806 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| PI-0339 | 12/01/2010 | 10037806 | Gm: multiple warning lights may be illuminated and multiple trouble codes. the transmission might not shift. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PI-0412 | 03/01/2011 | 10044124 | General motors: due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start and dead battery would occur. cadillac sts and chevrolet volt not included. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| PI-0290 | 11/01/2010 | 10037314 | Ready | 05/18/2011 | |
| PI-0290 | 11/01/2010 | 10037314 | Gm: a malfunction light is on and could be caused by an improper ground which causes the intake air heater sensor to read incorrectly. *rm | 05/18/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| PI-0412 | 03/01/2011 | 10044124 | General motors: due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start and dead battery would occur. cadillac sts and chevrolet volt not included. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| CSP-10414 | 01/01/2012 | 10043504 | Gmc/chevrolet: see docuemtn search button for owner letter. auxiliary battery feed may cause fusible link to melt and open circuit to prevent damage or fire in wiring harness, due to electrical over load. *pe | 04/06/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-10246 | 09/01/2010 | 10035565 | Chevrolet/gmc: radiator hose contact. bulletin provides service procedure to install protective sleeve over radiator hose on certain model vehicles. on these vehicles, radiator inlet hose may contact the edge of fan shroud, resulting in | 02/28/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIE-0164 | 03/01/2011 | 10038509 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIE-0164 | 03/01/2011 | 10038509 | Gm: there is coolant leaking from the tank. it may be around the filler cap or hose area. 2011 sierra/silverado. *rm | 06/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 10-06-04-013A | 03/01/2011 | 10038285 | Gm: information on filling diesel fuel in the tank. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 10-06-04-013A | 03/01/2011 | 10038285 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| PI-0290 | 11/01/2010 | 10037314 | Ready | 05/18/2011 | |
| PI-0290 | 11/01/2010 | 10037314 | Gm: a malfunction light is on and could be caused by an improper ground which causes the intake air heater sensor to read incorrectly. *rm | 05/18/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| PI-0235A | 11/01/2010 | 10037311 | Ready | 05/18/2011 | |
| PI-0235A | 11/01/2010 | 10037311 | Gm: there may be a fuel smell when driving the vehicle. there may also be an exhaust leak or rattle noise. *rm | 05/18/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| PI-0235A | 11/01/2010 | 10037311 | Gm: there may be a fuel smell when driving the vehicle. there may also be an exhaust leak or rattle noise. *rm | 05/18/2011 | |
| PI-0235A | 11/01/2010 | 10037311 | Ready | 05/18/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| PI-0261 | 10/01/2010 | 10037139 | Gm: the fuel tank may be slow or difficult to fill. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| PI-0261 | 10/01/2010 | 10037139 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| PARKING BRAKE | |||||
| PI-0651 | 01/01/2012 | 10043511 | Gmc/chevrolet: there is excessive brake dust on rear wheels and noise from rear brakes. also, parking brakes is dragging or not releasing completely. *pe | 04/06/2012 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | |||||
| PI-0161A | 11/01/2010 | 10037309 | Ready | 05/18/2011 | |
| PI-0161A | 11/01/2010 | 10037309 | Gm: there may be a rubbing/grinding noise when making full left turns. it is most noticeable when driving up an incline. *rm | 05/18/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PI-0323 | 12/01/2010 | 10037963 | Gm: slow or bumpy shifting into drive. there may also be shift flares are harsh shifts. there is a calibration problem. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| PI-0323 | 12/01/2010 | 10037963 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| PI-0339 | 12/01/2010 | 10037806 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| PI-0339 | 12/01/2010 | 10037806 | Gm: multiple warning lights may be illuminated and multiple trouble codes. the transmission might not shift. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| PI-0803 | 09/01/2012 | 10047319 | Chevrolet/gmc: the engine, while driving up an incline, with a load, at 1350 rpm, would experience an exhaust resonance vibration, or droning or buzzing type noise, in a higher gear under a load causing pulsing/firing through driveline. m | 11/26/2012 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| PIT-5064 | 02/01/2011 | 10038645 | Gm: while driving straight the steering may have a wander sensation. 2011 silverado and sierra models. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| PIT-5064 | 02/01/2011 | 10038645 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| PIT-5052 | 11/01/2010 | 10037505 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-5052 | 11/01/2010 | 10037505 | Gm: information on steering vibration or requests to install a steering stabilizer. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| PIT-5068 | 02/01/2011 | 10038646 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| PIT-5068 | 02/01/2011 | 10038646 | Gm: the vehicle leans or there is a clunk noise in the front suspension. the torsion bar adjuster arm may be fractured. 2011 silverado/sierra. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| PI-4995 | 02/01/2012 | 10043600 | Gmc/chevrolet: due to a possible cracked or broken, the hub retaining nut, the rear axle may leak fluid. *pe | 04/13/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 2000 | ||
| We purchased 24 2011 gmc 2500 trucks with omaha utility bodies. about 1 month after putting the units in service we had a failure of the module that operates the rear brake/tail/turn lights. it had no left turn light, and the right turn operated with the turn switch set to left or right. we removed the module (installed by palfleet for the omaha bodies) from another vehicl and installed it on the one with the problem. that corrected that unit. since that time we have had 6 more units that have failed in a similar manner,but varied lights to include right /left turn and brake lights. with any of these light inoperative, the vehicles are not in compliance with fmvss 108, or any operational standard. now palfleet wants to sell us new lights to cure the problem. text of their email follows: bill, in understanding from ken pitts in service and john pannell in our materials department that some of the multiple service body units we installed a few months back have had electrical issues with the rear taillights specifically, we were hoping to provide you with information. in the early stages of the fsa (florida sherriff | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 01/25/2011 | 200 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 gmc 2500 hd. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact felt a vibration in the steering wheel. the contact stated the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200 . ds | |||