Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 GMC Sierra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 GMC Sierra has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 43 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V827000 Ignition Lock Actuator may Bind NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V339000 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 11 complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
- Structure 8 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 4 complaints
Of the 43 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 43 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 GMC Sierra has an average reliability rating due to mixed complaint data, particularly in areas such as airbags and unknown issues. While some structural and engine complaints exist, major issues remain relatively infrequent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 50,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| engine | 75,000–125,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| power train | 80,000–140,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
| structure | 60,000–110,000 miles | $300–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Inspect and replace belts
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual engine noise
- Transmission slipping
- Structural rattling or creaking
- Brake pedal pulsation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 GMC Sierra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.