2011 GMC SIERRA

2 recalls, 67 complaints - 465 TSBs

14V827000 Dec 30, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
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, m... Read more
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 th... Read more
84,192 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
11V339000 Jun 28, 2011
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
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.
739 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Complaint Statistics

67 total complaints 1 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER11
AIR BAGS10
ENGINE7
POWER TRAIN4
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)4
STRUCTURE:BODY4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
SERVICE BRAKES3
STRUCTURE3
AIR BAGS Mar 11, 2022
Incident date: Mar 11, 2022
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 18, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 2015
MY DASH IS CRACKED AROUND THE AIRBAG. PASSENGER SIDE.
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 8, 2016
Incident date: Jan 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED MULTIPLE FRACTURES ON THE DASHBOARD AROUND WHERE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W... Read more
ENGINE Mar 29, 2016
Incident date: Mar 26, 2016
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 I... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 17, 2016
Incident date: Feb 1, 2016
RECENTLY THE DASHBOARD HAS STARTED TO CRACK IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, MOST NOTABLY A CRACK AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG.
AIR BAGS Mar 3, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
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 Mar 3, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
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 Feb 17, 2016
Incident date: Mar 16, 2015
WHEN MY 2011 GMC DENALI PICKUP WAS NEARLY 4 YEARS OLD, THE DASH STARTED CRACKING. THE FIRST CRACK WAS AT THE FORWARD, LEFT CORNER OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. OTHER CRACKS HAVE SINCE APPEARED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, OVER THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AREA. THE CRACKS ARE CONTINUING TO GROW. THE PLASTIC MATERIAL... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 2, 2016
Incident date: Nov 15, 2015
MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKING REAL BAD.
AIR BAGS Jan 20, 2016
Incident date: Apr 8, 2015
LARGE AND NOTICEABLE CRACK BY MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON MY DASHBOARD. COULD SEE THIS BECOMING SHRAPNEL IN THE EVENT OF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYING. GM WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL, NOR TAKE ANY SORT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ERROR.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 20, 2016
Incident date: Apr 8, 2015
LARGE AND NOTICEABLE CRACK BY MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON MY DASHBOARD. COULD SEE THIS BECOMING SHRAPNEL IN THE EVENT OF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYING. GM WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL, NOR TAKE ANY SORT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ERROR.
AIR BAGS Jan 15, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2013
DASH CRACKED MAY CAUSE HASSARAD DUE TO AIR BAG.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 15, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2013
DASH CRACKED MAY CAUSE HASSARAD DUE TO AIR BAG.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 11, 2016
Incident date: Oct 15, 2015
MY 2011 GMC SIERRA'S DASH BOARD IS CRAKING IN MULTIPLE PLACES. ONE OF THE CRACKS IS NEXT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I ALSO HAVE 2 DOOR HANDLES THAT ARE LOOSE AND ABOUT TO COME OFF THE TRUCK.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 6, 2016
Incident date: Sep 14, 2015
DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED AT THE AIR BAG. LIFTERS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND NOW THE CAMSHAFT IS MAKING NOISES. MY TRACTION CONTROL KEEPS SHUTTING ITSELF OFF AND TELLING ME TO SERVICE IT. REALLY BAD WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER PILLAR.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jan 6, 2016
Incident date: Sep 14, 2015
DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED AT THE AIR BAG. LIFTERS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND NOW THE CAMSHAFT IS MAKING NOISES. MY TRACTION CONTROL KEEPS SHUTTING ITSELF OFF AND TELLING ME TO SERVICE IT. REALLY BAD WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER PILLAR.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 6, 2016
Incident date: Nov 1, 2012
MY TRUCK HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DASH. THE ONE OVER THE AIRBAG IS THE ONE THAT HAS ME CONCERNED. IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS IT MAY THEN THROW SHRAPNEL INTO THE FACE OF MY PASSENGER POSSIBLY CAUSING DISFIGUREMENT AND OR DEATH.
ENGINE Jan 6, 2016
Incident date: Sep 14, 2015
DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED AT THE AIR BAG. LIFTERS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND NOW THE CAMSHAFT IS MAKING NOISES. MY TRACTION CONTROL KEEPS SHUTTING ITSELF OFF AND TELLING ME TO SERVICE IT. REALLY BAD WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER PILLAR.
AIR BAGS Jan 5, 2016
Incident date: Aug 8, 2015
DASHBOARD IS CRACKING ALONG SEEM OF PASS. SIDE AIRBAG AND ABOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 5, 2016
Incident date: Dec 8, 2015
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 Jan 5, 2016
Incident date: Dec 8, 2015
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 Jan 5, 2016
Incident date: Dec 8, 2015
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 Oct 15, 2015
Incident date: Oct 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT TWO SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED EXCESS ENGINE OIL. THE VEHICLE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 14, 2015
Incident date: Sep 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED LARGE CRACKS ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRACKS WERE EXPOSING PART OF THE AIR BAGS AND HE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THIS AFFECTING THE AIR BAG FUNCTIONALITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE ... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 31, 2015
Incident date: Aug 3, 2015
A FEWS AGO, I NOTICE A CRACK ON THE FRONT DASHBOARD, NEAR THE AIR BAG, IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. IM CONCERN DUE TO THE SAFETY ON MY VEHICLE WITH MY KIDS AND MY WIFE. I DON'T KNOW IF THE AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY AT ANYTIME OR AN ANY IMPACT. VERY CONCERN WITH THIS SAFETY ISSUE
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 5, 2015
Incident date: Aug 2, 2015
FIRST OFF WOULD BE MY DASHBOARD AIR BAG, THE DASHBOARD PLASTIC IS CRACKING WITH THE CONCERN ON FLYING DEBRIS I BROUGHT MY GMC 1500 INTO MY LOCAL SERVICE/SALES CENTER AND HE TOLD ME WITH OUT A RECALL THERE IS NOTHING HE COULD DO FOR ME. SECOND I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH WHAT SEEMS TO EITHER THE POWE... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 5, 2015
Incident date: Aug 2, 2015
FIRST OFF WOULD BE MY DASHBOARD AIR BAG, THE DASHBOARD PLASTIC IS CRACKING WITH THE CONCERN ON FLYING DEBRIS I BROUGHT MY GMC 1500 INTO MY LOCAL SERVICE/SALES CENTER AND HE TOLD ME WITH OUT A RECALL THERE IS NOTHING HE COULD DO FOR ME. SECOND I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH WHAT SEEMS TO EITHER THE POWE... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 5, 2015
Incident date: Aug 2, 2015
FIRST OFF WOULD BE MY DASHBOARD AIR BAG, THE DASHBOARD PLASTIC IS CRACKING WITH THE CONCERN ON FLYING DEBRIS I BROUGHT MY GMC 1500 INTO MY LOCAL SERVICE/SALES CENTER AND HE TOLD ME WITH OUT A RECALL THERE IS NOTHING HE COULD DO FOR ME. SECOND I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH WHAT SEEMS TO EITHER THE POWE... Read more
STEERING Jul 9, 2015
Incident date: Jun 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND VEERED TO THE LEFT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 29, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCK ACTUATOR MADE IT DIFFICULT TO TURN THE KEY, WHICH CAUSED THE IGNITION TO BECOME STUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V827000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE FAILURE... Read more
AIR BAGS May 4, 2015
Incident date: Apr 12, 2015
WE WERE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN HOUSTON AT APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH APPROACHING A HILL. WHEN REACHING THE TOP OF THE HILL, THERE WAS A PARKED CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND WE SLAMMED INTO THE BACK END OF IT. BOTH VEHICLES WERE TOTALED. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS AND WERE NOT ... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE Apr 2, 2015
Incident date: Nov 5, 2014
THE DASH PANELS ON MY 2011 GMC SIERRA HAVE SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN 6 PLACES. 1 DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG, ANOTHER DIRECTLY ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND NOW IN 4 PLACES DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE WINDSHIELD. IN ANY SORT OF IMPACT I AM FEARING THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYING WILL CAUSE THE DASH... Read more
SUSPENSION Mar 13, 2015
Incident date: Feb 27, 2015
SEVERE FRAME CORROSION (ALL SECTIONS OF FRAME). THE UNDERCOATING IS FLAKING OFF IN ALL SECTIONS EXPOSING BARE METAL WHICH IS RAPIDLY CORRODING THROUGHOUT THE FRAME. THE TRUCK IS IN MINT CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT OTHER THAN THIS ISSUE. GM STATED THAT "RUST" IS NOT COVERED UNDER MY ACTIVE WARRANTY. THI... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Mar 13, 2015
Incident date: Feb 27, 2015
SEVERE FRAME CORROSION (ALL SECTIONS OF FRAME). THE UNDERCOATING IS FLAKING OFF IN ALL SECTIONS EXPOSING BARE METAL WHICH IS RAPIDLY CORRODING THROUGHOUT THE FRAME. THE TRUCK IS IN MINT CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT OTHER THAN THIS ISSUE. GM STATED THAT "RUST" IS NOT COVERED UNDER MY ACTIVE WARRANTY. THI... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Mar 6, 2015
Incident date: Feb 19, 2015
I WAS SITTING IN A PARKING LOT WITH MY TRUCK RUNNING, I NOTICED MY RPM'S WERE STARTING TO FLUTTER AND MY OIL PRESSURE WAS DOING THE SAME. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OR SO MY TRUCK STARTED SHAKING AND THE RPM'S WERE STILL FLUTTERING. WHILE THIS HAPPENED MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT FLASHED "ENGINE P... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Feb 6, 2015
Incident date: Feb 6, 2015
IN VERY COLD WEATHER, THE SHIFTER STICKS AND WILL NOT MOVE TO SHIFT IN ANY GEAR. *JS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 6, 2015
Incident date: Sep 1, 2014
NOTICED FRONT DASH WAS CRACKED IN AUGUST 2014. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR. MY WIFE HAD A 2007 TAHOE WHICH HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IN DASH. MY 2 SON-IN-LAW HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM NOW, ONE HAS A 2011 SIERRA AND THE OTHER HAS A 2010 SILVERADO.
STRUCTURE:BODY Nov 7, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2014
DASHBOARD CRACKING SEVERELY ABOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DASHBOARD RATTLING SEVERELY CAUSING DASH TO VIBRATE AND COVER TO AIRBAG TO VIBRATE SUBSTANTIALLY. CONCERN THAT DASH WILL COMPLETELY FALL CAUSING AIR BAG FAILURE IN CRASH. *TR
AIR BAGS Nov 7, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2014
DASHBOARD CRACKING SEVERELY ABOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DASHBOARD RATTLING SEVERELY CAUSING DASH TO VIBRATE AND COVER TO AIRBAG TO VIBRATE SUBSTANTIALLY. CONCERN THAT DASH WILL COMPLETELY FALL CAUSING AIR BAG FAILURE IN CRASH. *TR
POWER TRAIN Oct 25, 2014
Incident date: Sep 3, 2014
ENGINE LIGHT SYMBOL MESSAGE APPEARED ON VEHICLE DURING THE EARLY PART OF SEPTEMBER. (NOT QUITE SURE OF THE DATE). DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE WORK WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND WILL REQUIRE A FULL DAY TO REPLACE PARTS. AFTER REPAIR THE VEHICLE SEEM TO OPERATE EXCELLENTLY UNTIL THE MIDDLE PART ... Read more
ENGINE Oct 25, 2014
Incident date: Sep 3, 2014
ENGINE LIGHT SYMBOL MESSAGE APPEARED ON VEHICLE DURING THE EARLY PART OF SEPTEMBER. (NOT QUITE SURE OF THE DATE). DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE WORK WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND WILL REQUIRE A FULL DAY TO REPLACE PARTS. AFTER REPAIR THE VEHICLE SEEM TO OPERATE EXCELLENTLY UNTIL THE MIDDLE PART ... Read more
STRUCTURE Oct 24, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2014
CRACK IN DASHBOARD AT UPPER LEFT CORNER OF PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. *TR
POWER TRAIN Sep 25, 2014
Incident date: Sep 24, 2014
GM PERFORMED A RECALL FOR FRACTURED TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE ON MY TRUCK. THEY TOOK A TUBE OF FOAM AND PLASTIC STRAPPED IT TO THE TUBE. I NEVER SAW THE REASONING! THE TUBE HAS FRACTURED AND NOW HAS TO BE REPLACED. WHY DID THE NOT FIX THIS PROPER IN THE FIRST PLACE. NOW I NEED TO MAKE TWO MORE APPO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 21, 2014
Incident date: Aug 3, 2014
THE FRONT BUMPERS PLASTIC FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY BECOMES LOOSE AND FALLS OFF. THIS CAN CAUSE CRASH AND ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF FALLING OFF PARTS FROM CAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE PLASTIC BUMPER PARTS FOR THE FOG LIGHTS. THE SUGGESTION IS TO REPLACE THIS WITH A CHROME OR METAL BUMPER SO THAT ... Read more
TIRES Aug 1, 2014
Incident date: Feb 21, 2014
THREE OUT OF FOUR TIRES HAD SEPARATION. THE TIRES ARE GOODYEAR WRANGLERLT265/ 60R20E1. TWO TIRES WERE REPLACED ON 2/21/2014 DUE TO SEPARATION OF LEFT REAR TIRE. WE CHOSE TO REPLACE BOTH REAR TIRES. ON A RECENT VACATION TO FLORIDA FROM TEXAS, THE FRONT LEFT TIRE, SAME GOODYEAR TYPE TIRE, SEPARATED. O... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2011
AFTER APPLYING BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN TO < 5 MPH (NOT COMING TO A HALT) AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, VEHICLE BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE FOR 1 TO 2 SECONDS; IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL DURING THE BRAKING PERIOD AND WHEN GAS PEDAL IS APPLIED, THERE IS A 1 - 2 SECOND TIME PERIOD WHERE VEHI... Read more
ENGINE Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2011
AFTER APPLYING BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN TO < 5 MPH (NOT COMING TO A HALT) AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, VEHICLE BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE FOR 1 TO 2 SECONDS; IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL DURING THE BRAKING PERIOD AND WHEN GAS PEDAL IS APPLIED, THERE IS A 1 - 2 SECOND TIME PERIOD WHERE VEHI... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2011
AFTER APPLYING BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN TO < 5 MPH (NOT COMING TO A HALT) AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, VEHICLE BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE FOR 1 TO 2 SECONDS; IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL DURING THE BRAKING PERIOD AND WHEN GAS PEDAL IS APPLIED, THERE IS A 1 - 2 SECOND TIME PERIOD WHERE VEHI... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Mar 6, 2014
Incident date: Dec 15, 2013
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN TO 1/2 POWER AND BEGAN TO SHAKE/VIBRATE. THE TOP SPEED THEN WAS ABOUT 40MPH. I FINALLY PULLED OVER AND READ MANUAL ON HOW TO RESET IT. IT WORKED PROPERLY THEN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 OTHER TIMES. THE LATEST INCIDENT HAPPENED YESTERDAY, WITH OUT USING CRU... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 6, 2014
Incident date: Dec 15, 2013
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN TO 1/2 POWER AND BEGAN TO SHAKE/VIBRATE. THE TOP SPEED THEN WAS ABOUT 40MPH. I FINALLY PULLED OVER AND READ MANUAL ON HOW TO RESET IT. IT WORKED PROPERLY THEN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 OTHER TIMES. THE LATEST INCIDENT HAPPENED YESTERDAY, WITH OUT USING CRU... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 GMC SIERRA

465 manufacturer communications from 292 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL36
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM31
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING26
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY23
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION21
060000 ENGINE (PWS)20
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING12
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM12
06-03-09-004H Jul 17, 2017
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
PIT5161E Feb 8, 2017
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating
PIT3665E Jan 31, 2017
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIP3119N Jan 12, 2017
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic
PIP3119N Jan 12, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic
PIP3119N Jan 12, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic
PIT5124B Jan 12, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that within 10 seconds after startup the radio will mute and phone icon displays on the radio for up to 15 seconds and then returns back to nor
PIT5124B Jan 12, 2017
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that within 10 seconds after startup the radio will mute and phone icon displays on the radio for up to 15 seconds and then returns back to nor
16-NA-222 Jul 11, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH WHAT MAY HAPPEN TO AN ENGINE DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE.
PIT4989B Mar 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with a list of modules to check for communication with the scan tool, if the navigation radio does not display the current Hybrid mode. Dealer will use a scan tool to check
PIP5276F Mar 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication provides steps the technician will uses to diagnose and repair vehicles that have low oil pressure after an oil change with the engine Regular Production Option Code L20, L77, L94, L96, L99, L9H, L
PIT4597E Mar 1, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the additional steps that are needed to help perform a successful brake bleed on the 2-Mode Hybrid with Regular Production Option Code HP2. With a battery maintainer in
PIT4597E Mar 1, 2016
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the additional steps that are needed to help perform a successful brake bleed on the 2-Mode Hybrid with Regular Production Option Code HP2. With a battery maintainer in
PIC5953A Feb 23, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
PIP5226A Feb 11, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. ONLY REPLACE THE ROLLER ROCKER THAT IS
PIP5104B Feb 9, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A COLD ENGINE TICK NOISE FOR 50 SECONDS AT START UP. TECHNICIAN DETERMINES IF THE TICK NOISE IS POSSIBLY COMING FROM THE EXHAUST
03-08-46-004R Jan 27, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
03-08-46-004R Jan 27, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
PI0639C Jan 25, 2016
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to apply dielectric grease and a piece of adhesive shim stock to the steering angle sensor connector to correct a condition of service stabilitak message displayed in DIC and DTC
PI0639C Jan 25, 2016
010000 STEERING
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to apply dielectric grease and a piece of adhesive shim stock to the steering angle sensor connector to correct a condition of service stabilitak message displayed in DIC and DTC
13-02-32-001D Jan 19, 2016
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed the power steering system to correct a condition of power steering noise or fluid leak from power steering pump, gear or high pressure hose during extreme low temperature condi
06-06-01-010C Jan 14, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
05-08-51-001H Jan 7, 2016
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film
PI1344B Nov 6, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Some customers may comment that the vehicle has reduced acceleration at low speed and/or transmission is slipping from a launch. Technicians may find DTC P0751 set or stored in history. This condition may be caused by the Clutch Select S
15-00-89-005 Aug 18, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
10-08-110-001D Aug 6, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of GM floor mats.
00-06-01-026G Aug 4, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
07-00-89-037H Aug 3, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
PI0699 Aug 1, 2015
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
GM: GAUGE FLUCTUATION, VARIOUS DTCS, AND THE WIRING HARNESS MAY BE CHAFING/RUBBING ON A/C LINE. *JS UPDATED 5/22/12. *JS UPDATED 2/5/16. *PE
PI0699 Aug 1, 2015
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
GM: GAUGE FLUCTUATION, VARIOUS DTCS, AND THE WIRING HARNESS MAY BE CHAFING/RUBBING ON A/C LINE. *JS UPDATED 5/22/12. *JS UPDATED 2/5/16. *PE
PI0699 Aug 1, 2015
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GM: GAUGE FLUCTUATION, VARIOUS DTCS, AND THE WIRING HARNESS MAY BE CHAFING/RUBBING ON A/C LINE. *JS UPDATED 5/22/12. *JS UPDATED 2/5/16. *PE
PIP-5276-E Aug 1, 2015
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: ON SOME VEHICLES AND/OR TRUCKS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE, AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, INDICATING LOW OIL PRESSURE AND/OR SES LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2007-13 CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON, CTS-V, ESCALADE, AV
PIP-5276-E Aug 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: ON SOME VEHICLES AND/OR TRUCKS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE, AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, INDICATING LOW OIL PRESSURE AND/OR SES LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2007-13 CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON, CTS-V, ESCALADE, AV
PIP-5088-C Aug 1, 2015
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
GMC/CHEVROLET: TO ASSIST ENGINEERING PRODUCT FEEDBACK, PARTS FOR DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE, HAS BEEN PLACED ON RESTRICTIONS, BY PRODUCT QUALITY CENTER (PQC). MODEL 2010-16 DURAMAX. *PE
PIT5442 Jul 9, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of an engine power reduced message on the driver information center after performing the Canada Onstar? 4G upgrade. If the concern is present park the vehicle
PIT5442 Jul 9, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of an engine power reduced message on the driver information center after performing the Canada Onstar? 4G upgrade. If the concern is present park the vehicle
07-06-04-019E Jun 23, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P21
07-06-04-019E Jun 23, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P21
02-00-89-002O Jun 22, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
99-00-89-019M Jun 12, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with Global Warranty Management (GWM), Warranty Parts Center (WPC), and Parts Return Program information.
15-08-44-001C Jun 11, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
PIP-5069-A Jun 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CHEVROLET/GMC: WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE REACHES 103F OR GREATER AND ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THERE IS A LACK OF POWER FROM ENGINE. MODEL 2010-14 AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, SIERRA, YUKON. *PE
02-07-30-052J May 29, 2015
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow?.
02-07-30-052J May 29, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow?.
05-06-04-035E May 27, 2015
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
15-00-89-004A May 22, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
00-06-01-026F May 21, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
15-08-44-001A May 15, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-44-001B May 15, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-44-001B May 15, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
PB-12050 May 1, 2015
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET/GMC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME 2011-2012 TRUCKS, A GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION WOULD BE NOTICEABLE DUE TO THE REAR AXLE RIGHT HAND SIDE BEARING ADJUSTER CLIP AND BOLT MAY COME LOOSE INSIDE OF REAR
PIC4310L Apr 17, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310L Apr 17, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
05-08-46-009D Mar 31, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only).
12-07-30-001E Mar 26, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on the Product Quality Center (PQC) assembly replacement process for Service Agents not required to contact PQC prior to assembly replacement.
13-08-116-001B Mar 26, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
00-05-22-002O Mar 24, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
13-00-89-008A Mar 16, 2015
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
This informational bulletin communicates GM wiring repair strategy information.
PI1440 Mar 16, 2015
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.
04-00-89-015J Mar 10, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S. only) for service operations.
09-00-89-016D Mar 10, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 - Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications.
12-06-01-008B Mar 9, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
15-00-90-001 Mar 6, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
02-07-30-029X Mar 4, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
15-08-44-001 Mar 2, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-73-001 Mar 2, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar? module after Canadian cellular upgrade.
04-06-04-051D Feb 20, 2015
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
09-03-09-001C Feb 13, 2015
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
09-03-09-001C Feb 13, 2015
021240 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
09-03-09-001C Feb 13, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
PIT5264C Feb 13, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIT5264C Feb 13, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
09-03-09-001B Feb 12, 2015
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
09-03-09-001B Feb 12, 2015
021240 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
09-03-09-001B Feb 12, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
PI1413 Feb 12, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip that may be helpful in correcting a customer concern on a vibration, shudder or roughness while driving at low speeds with a steady throttle on a level road.
PI1413 Feb 12, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip that may be helpful in correcting a customer concern on a vibration, shudder or roughness while driving at low speeds with a steady throttle on a level road.
05-00-89-055E Feb 9, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of GM Dealer Empowerment Program and Goodwill Cases.
PI1018A Feb 5, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) range.
PI1018A Feb 5, 2015
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) range.
PIP4568R Jan 21, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a Service Engine Soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7 and/or tick noise. Technician will follow service information
PIT3271G Jan 15, 2015
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271G Jan 15, 2015
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIC3278F Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the cu
PIC4310K Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310K Jan 14, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIT-4322-D Nov 1, 2014
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
GM: THERE IS UNWANTED STABILITY ACTION OR STABILITY LIGHT ON. THIS CAN BE CAUSED BY THE SUSPENSION BEING MODIFIED. *RM UPDATED 6/18/12. *PE MODELS 2007-13 ALL ESCALADE; AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; SIERRA, SIERRA DENALI, A
PIT-4322-D Nov 1, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
GM: THERE IS UNWANTED STABILITY ACTION OR STABILITY LIGHT ON. THIS CAN BE CAUSED BY THE SUSPENSION BEING MODIFIED. *RM UPDATED 6/18/12. *PE MODELS 2007-13 ALL ESCALADE; AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; SIERRA, SIERRA DENALI, A
PIT-4322-D Nov 1, 2014
010000 STEERING
GM: THERE IS UNWANTED STABILITY ACTION OR STABILITY LIGHT ON. THIS CAN BE CAUSED BY THE SUSPENSION BEING MODIFIED. *RM UPDATED 6/18/12. *PE MODELS 2007-13 ALL ESCALADE; AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; SIERRA, SIERRA DENALI, A
10-08-42-001C Nov 1, 2014
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
GM: LOW BEAM HEADLAMP BULB DIAGNOSIS/ REPLACEMENT (INSPECT BULB AND CONNECTOR). DO NOT REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY FOR THIS CONDITION. REPLACE THE BULB AND INSPECT THE CONNECTOR. *JS UPDATED 4/7/15. *PE
14-00-89-003A Oct 30, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This information for Warranty administration - Changes the Service Policy and Procedures Section 1.6.2.11 and now is refered to Article 3.2.9 of the 1st addition manual for details of Technician Identification and Accounting of Labor Time
06-08-43-003E Oct 23, 2014
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
07-08-49-020I Oct 17, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
04-00-89-015H Oct 16, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause a
08-08-44-015E Oct 6, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
08-08-44-015E Oct 6, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
04-06-04-047M Oct 6, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin states that it no longer valid and refers to a new bulletin.
PIP5204B Sep 29, 2014
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Diesel Oxidation Converter part numbers 15231895, 22768282, 22770967, 22887212, 22893734 and 22977171 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motor
PIP5204C Sep 29, 2014
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Diesel Oxidation Converter part numbers 15231895, 22768282, 22770967, 22887212, 22893734 and 22977171 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motor
PIP5204C Sep 29, 2014
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Diesel Oxidation Converter part numbers 15231895, 22768282, 22770967, 22887212, 22893734 and 22977171 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motor

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC SIERRA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP96009 Opened: Jun 18, 1996 , Closed: Dec 3, 1996
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1979
FLEX FAN FAILURE
JOSEPH E. WALLEN OF AMDURSKY, PELKY, FENNELL & WALLEN, P.C., REPRESENTING MR. BRADFORD BUTLER, PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER THE FLEX FAN BLADES (PART NUMBER 336032) MANUFACTURED BY CANADIAN FRAM ARE ALLEGED DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE MEANING OF 49 U.S.C. CHAPTER 301.MR. BUTLER WAS SERIOUS ... Read more

GMC SIERRA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC SIERRA across all model years (1988, 2016).

130 Total Recalls
4,904 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
344 Reported Crashes
81 Reported Fires
28 Reported Deaths

GMC SIERRA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2017 0 77 View
2016 2 8 View
2015 6 67 View
2014 12 132 View
2013 3 46 View
2012 2 46 View
2011 (current) 2 67
2010 1 43 View
2009 1 48 View
2008 2 84 View
2007 2 71 View
2006 6 65 View
2005 11 152 View
2004 10 224 View
2003 9 248 View
2002 7 291 View
2001 7 333 View
2000 12 557 View
1999 9 721 View
1998 0 230 View
1997 0 302 View
1996 2 310 View
1995 6 327 View
1994 3 221 View
1993 3 109 View
1992 4 33 View
1991 2 12 View
1990 2 30 View
1989 2 22 View
1988 2 6 View
1987 0 2 View
1983 0 5 View
1982 0 1 View
1977 0 4 View
1976 0 2 View

Other GMC Models

Model Recalls Complaints
SIERRA 1500 233 10,607 View
YUKON 224 6,198 View
SIERRA 2500 169 2,217 View
SIERRA 3500 161 730 View
YUKON XL 157 2,899 View
SAVANA 142 448 View
ACADIA 84 7,520 View
JIMMY 71 3,791 View