Gmc Sierra 3500 2011
Model Sierra 3500 made in 2011 by Gmc got 3 consumer complains as well as 44 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . 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 | 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 | |
| PIE-0164 | 03/01/2011 | 10038509 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 10-06-04-013A | 03/01/2011 | 10038285 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 10-06-04-013A | 03/01/2011 | 10038285 | Gm: information on filling diesel fuel in the tank. *rm | 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 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| PI-0161A | 11/01/2010 | 10037309 | Ready | 05/18/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PI-0323 | 12/01/2010 | 10037963 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| 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-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 | |
| PI-0339 | 12/01/2010 | 10037806 | Ready | 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | |||||
| PIE-0208 | 02/01/2012 | 10043665 | Chevrolet/gmc: in the rear of vehicle, a squeaking noise is heard and engineering need to gather information, prior to repair, to determine root cause of condition. *pe | 04/18/2012 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 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 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||||
| PIT-4826A | 10/01/2010 | 10037129 | Gm: during brake inspections there have been some hairline cracks on the brake pads. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIT-4826A | 10/01/2010 | 10037129 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| PIT-4826A | 10/01/2010 | 10037129 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIT-4826A | 10/01/2010 | 10037129 | Gm: during brake inspections there have been some hairline cracks on the brake pads. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| PIT-5064 | 02/01/2011 | 10038645 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 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 | |
| PIT-5068 | 02/01/2011 | 10038646 | Ready | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 88 | ||
| 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. the part is a cast part that appears to have failed in overload (underdesigned) or due to high stress concentrations (poor fit/tolerance issues). at city speeds i wouldn't expect much more than what happened to me. however, at highway speeds with a loaded truck or towing a trailer, the failure could result in control issues and therefore, in my opinion, should be classified as a safety issue. the dealer took the vehicle back and had a non-gmc facility rebuild the front suspension. according to the dealer, gmc has had at least one other similar incident. i currently have the broken part and possibly the original part from the right hand side of the vehicle. | |||