2011 GMC Sierra 1500 GMC Sierra 1500 2011

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (16%)

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (45%)

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

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

28500 mi

US $100
Replaced battery. 
34000 mi

US $165
Replaced alternator. Alternator was not keeping the battery fully charged. 
49000 mi

US $134
Replaced battery. System by design does not fully charge battery leading to short life. 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

125000 mi

US $65
Headlamp out - have replaced multiple times now 
147000 mi

US $200
Turn signal stopped working on drivers rear, it was a wiring issue in the back. 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

30500 mi

US $1000
Battery connectors 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

10540 mi instrumentation froze. tach, chimes, speedo, transmission indicator all inop 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

12800 mi Dead battery, boosted twice to get home. Replaced battery to get to work, took battery to dealer for replacement, 2 hour "recovery" charge...replacement declined. 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

2000 mi Took the truck in at 12:45Pm, picked up at 3:00 Pm. Great Service 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

43000 mi

US $100
Tachometer started failing in late 2016 but would recover after a day or two. Dealer indicated that they couldn't diagnose issue until complete failure. Kept driving it until the tachometer finally failed and wouldn't register RPMs. 
116000 mi

US $45
Headlamp replacement by GMC dealer 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Electrical Problems

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