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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD repairs by problem area

Engine (55%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (37%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Chevrolet in Kentucky, United States
Feb 2016 - Feb 2022
Aug 2016

96000 mi

US $128
Vehicle went into Speed Limited mode - entire exhaust system replaced (at dealer expense - $2400). Vehicle again went into Speed Limited mode, rear sensors replace, $128. Seems fixed. 
Dec 2016

108000 mi

US $34
Low beam headlight, driver side, out. Took 45 with the tools available to change. Had to remove battery, move w/w reservoir, re-hook up battery just to check it was working. 
Apr 2017

111000 mi

US $300
Missing cover for engine fuse box, working in desert, sand began shorting out fuses. Headlight drivers side out of alignment. Had vibrated loose. just needed reset. 
Sep 2017

117000 mi

US $1200
Transmission Control Module OOS 
Nov 2017

121000 mi

US $120
Headlight out again. After past experience changing only the burnt out light and then having the other one go out a week later (with such difficulty getting to either headlight), I opted for a mechanic to change both headlights. 
Feb 2018

122000 mi

US $950
Service exhaust system light came on, code was to a Heater1 breakdown. Heater replaced by dealer. Four hours labor, $400 part. 
Mar 2018

124000 mi
CD heard trying to engage even with vehicle turned off for a day. Opted to jam a CD partway in to block it and so I could continue listening to the radio. Live with it for now. 
Chevrolet in Virginia, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

75000 mi

US $700
EGR valve failure. EGR cooler clogged with soot. Valve replaced under warranty. EGR cooler replaced with a combination of GM assistance and owner cost. 
Nov 2016

84200 mi
Glow plug #2 replaced. Covered under warranty. 
Jan 2018

95000 mi

US $30
Replaced faulty glow plug 
Chevrolet in Arizona, United States
Feb 2016 - Aug 2018
Oct 2016

73500 mi
Emissions system required a new injector and NOX sensor. 
Jul 2017

77000 mi

US $960
Truck went into limp mode. Torque converter wouldn't lock up. Transmission wouldn't shift. ABS and Brake warning lights came on. Tow Haul mode was disabled. Manual shifting was disabled. Transmission Control Module was replaced. 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Chevrolet in Colorado, United States
Feb 2016 - Jul 2022
Jun 2016

40000 mi
Had both NoX sensors and the DEF tank heater replaced due to check engine lights. All covered under special warranty from GM. 
Chevrolet in Colorado, United States
Feb 2016 - Aug 2017
Feb 2017

49000 mi
I got an indication for "service exhaust system". The DEF tank needed replacement, was covered by GM at no cost to me. 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Chevrolet in Illinois, United States
Apr 2017 - Jul 2017
Jun 2017

88000 mi

US $400
Replaced starter Replaced oil cooler lines 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Chevrolet in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021

93620 mi

C $500
Corroded fuel lines were replaced 
Dec 2021

94860 mi

C $200
Leaky plug on oil pan 
Apr 2022

95480 mi

C $200
Interior door handle had broken off and was replaced 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD Repair Histories

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