Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
81
Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 5 mention an injury.
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AFM/DOD lifter failed while driving which causes multiple systems to go offline including Traction Control, stability control, ABS just to name a few. This happened while coming off freeway which can be a safety risk as vehicle was at higher speeds. This is a known GM problem with 5.3l engines and should have been addressed years ago.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11749950 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
38
Most reports here involve electrical shorts.
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Hybrid system failed while driving resulting vehicle becoming disabled on the road. Took to GM shop, they informed that the Hybrid System failed. Parts are unavailable because GM discontinued them. GM shop is not willing to replace with used battery due to the lack of reliability “we would have the same problem just a few miles down the road”. GM shop bipassed hybrid system resulting in the vehicle only working if it is on a trickle battery charger. Filed complaint with GM and GM told us they cannot help because the part is discontinued. This vehicle cannot operate without being on a trickle charge which is a hazard to all people on the road. GM discontinued a part that is vital to the vehicle’s safety and usability. GM provided no resolution, therefore putting all 2011 Chevy Silverado Hybrid vehicles at risk for immediate and unforeseen vehicle failure.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11512025 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
26
Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 7 mention a crash.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11528430 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
22
Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 2 mention a crash.
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While pulling into a parking spot the steering stopped working almost causing me to crash into another car. I shut the car off and restarted and the power steering was still out.. thank god i wasn’t on the highway
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11466609 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
316
Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 15 mention a crash, 28 mention an injury.
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[XXX] WITH ONLY 88,500 MILES no wreck or other incident service airbag light came on and dealership wants 180.00 just to check it. what creates the issue is that my other vehicle a 2010 Tahoe with 285,000 miles came on within 3 days of this one. What am i supposed to do? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11690080 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
88
Most reports here involve corrosion. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 5 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11726233 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
67
Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention an injury.
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Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 103,000. However, at the time of the vehicle registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 155,000; but the Service record indicated that the mileage was 108,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11729677 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov