2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2011

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (24%)

Other (2%)

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (0%)

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

138300 mi

US $350
Discovrred slack in tie Rod end when replacing wheel bearing. Replaced end and got alignment. 
53000 mi

US $200
Power steering pump stopped working. Had it replaced. 
75000 mi

US $100
Power steering stopped working. Diagnosed the problem as a bad PS pump. Bought a replacement pump and installed it myself. Working perfectly now. The pump was previously replaced two years ago by a mechanic that I'm friends with. The replacement part that he used may be to blame for the failure. 
133987 mi

US $9255
Wheel bearing was showing signs of failure. Wheel bearing was replaced. 
131200 mi

US $500
wheel bearing making lots of noise, replaces wheel bearing 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

89000 mi

US $300
Replaced stabilizer links 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension Problems

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