2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems

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1. Filed Jul 13, 2026MIEngine

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11749950 · source
2. Filed May 18, 2026176,200 miTXEngine

   The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was shaking. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a lifter and a failed cylinder 6. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11738575 · source
3. Filed Apr 25, 2025INEngine

   After 2 weeks of owning the truck which we are paying on it had to be towed 3 times stalling out and leaving leaving my family,my children with us at least once, and stranded in high traffic roads. We took it back to the dealership and they replaced the fuel pump and the fuel light came came on the very same day we picked it up. Now over a week after getting it back it has stranded us again,this time with our 3 children with us. This is on a Friday evening during rush hour.…

   NHTSA complaint #11656860 · source
4. Filed Jan 31, 2025TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionWheels & Tires

   The software that makes the truck work as a 4 cylinder truck has caused the engine light to come on and causing a code P0300 various engine misfire. The misfire is caused by the lifter spring causing the lifter to remain in the down position. The down position is against the can rod and as the cam rod rotates, this causes the lifter to break at the bottom and causing the can rod to also break which will cause an engine failure while drinking and the motor will freeze . All…

   NHTSA complaint #11639802 · source
5. Filed Oct 3, 2024173,000 miTXEngine

   The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lifters and engine were damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11617861 · source
6. Filed Mar 15, 2023WIEngine

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11512025 · source
7. Filed Nov 26, 2022TXElectrical SystemEngineLighting

   The worst problem I have with this vehicle is that it will cut power to propulsion without any warning. I was driving down a suburban roadway, not on the freeway, thank God. When the truck's automatic gear shift wouldn't engage, I went from going 30 mph to 5 mph in seconds. The accelerator pedal wouldn't respond, I managed to coax my truck into a parking lot and restart the engine. Other times the head lights will not come on. Just today, I turned on the left turn signal and…

   NHTSA complaint #11494996 · source
8. Filed Nov 11, 2022MIDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

   While driving, all the sudden my check engine light came on (flashing), and my stabilitrack light came on. The engine started running really rough, and lost power. It is like major misfire. Upon reading up on this, it is a problem with this type engine. I saw about 2000 people with the same issue. Nothing works to resolve this problem. Coils, plugs, and wires were replaced, and still the same.

   NHTSA complaint #11493173 · source
9. Filed Jul 24, 2022AREngine

   Vehicle door locks activate lock and unlock while simultaneously downshifting the transmission, the engine dies, the dash cluster stops working, engine starts again, dash cluster begins working again. After this occurs, when the vehicle is shut off, there is a loud "pop" sound heard over the speakers and no interior lights. The vehicle may or may not have any cab power. Cycling the ignition provides little to no help. After the vehicle sits for a while, it may or may not…

   NHTSA complaint #11475553 · source
10. Filed Jun 26, 2021CAElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

    **randomly at any given speed ** First the radio system will randomly turn off then moments later… stabiliTrak off flashes followed by abs and traction control lights on dash then suddenly my Chevrolet Silverado has a mind of its own ! The door locks will flicker uncontrollably , and the vehicle just suddenly has a loss of power while rpms and gauges are continuously moving while you are unable to even move the vehicle .. this is a ongoing problem since 2019 , that no one…

    NHTSA complaint #11422387 · source
11. Filed Mar 5, 202181,000 miCAEngine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer guaranty chevrolet motors, inc (711 17th st, santa ana, ca 92701, [phone removed]) however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11399344 · source
12. Filed Mar 2, 2021128,000 miKYEngine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and that cylinder #1 and #7 were malfunctioning. The contact stated that the remote start failed to start the vehicle and the tachometer fluctuated up and down whenever the vehicle was stopped. The vehicle intermittently lunged forward while the vehicle was idling. The contact took the vehicle to legacy motor company (820 sw 21st street, topeka, ks…

    NHTSA complaint #11398658 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology