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2011 GMC Sierra Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 GMC Sierra has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 84,931 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14V827000 2014-12-30 84,192 affected
Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the…

Consequence

If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696…

STEERING 11V339000 2011-06-28 739 affected
Defect

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.

Consequence

THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11
AIR BAGS
10
1crashes
ENGINE
7
1injuries
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4
POWER TRAIN
4
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
SERVICE BRAKES
3
STRUCTURE
3
Total complaints67

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“2011 gmc sierra. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side frontal airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the dealer has not been provided the necessary parts to repair the vehicle. *js”

AIR BAGS · reported 2022-03-11

“While driving down the interstate at 70 mph my service traction control message, service stabilitrak message, check engine light, and reduced engine power message came on. The vehicle started running very rough it would not go above 50 mph. I drove approximately 3 miles to get off the interstate…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-03-26

“Dash board crack at corner of passenger side air bag and 2 more cracks at drivers side instrument panel. Concern that the crack at air bag could be a safety concern if ever deployed.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-03-01

“Dash board crack at corner of passenger side air bag and 2 more cracks at drivers side instrument panel. Concern that the crack at air bag could be a safety concern if ever deployed.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2016-03-01

“Recently the dashboard has started to crack in multiple locations, most notably a crack around passenger airbag.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2016-02-01

“The tbs goes out. Putting the truck into reduced power. I was going 65 mph and the truck slowed down to 15 mph on the freeway. Lose all breaks control , abs goes out to. Almost have been due to gm”

ENGINE · reported 2015-12-08

“The tbs goes out. Putting the truck into reduced power. I was going 65 mph and the truck slowed down to 15 mph on the freeway. Lose all breaks control , abs goes out to. Almost have been due to gm”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-12-08

“The tbs goes out. Putting the truck into reduced power. I was going 65 mph and the truck slowed down to 15 mph on the freeway. Lose all breaks control , abs goes out to. Almost have been due to gm”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2015-12-08
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 GMC Sierra as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.