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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (67%)

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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

6200 mi rear spring excessive noise 
22320 mi

C $120
Left rear middle leaf fracture replaced 

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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

81000 mi

US $300
Drivers side wheel bearing failed. Replaced with lifetime part from NAPA 
17000 mi Clunk/blip felt in steering wheel on slow speed right turns. Dealer found TSB 2890439 for right steering gear bushing. Replaced bushing and inner tie rod end boot clamp. 
20000 mi Still feeling clunk/binding in steering wheel. Dealer unable to reproduce. 
24000 mi Finally able to reproduce binding for dealer tech before end of warranty(Nov), appointment in Dec due to excess recall work for dealer. Examined and determined that there was an issue w/ steering column, needs replaced, part ordered. 
25000 mi Steering column replaced under warranty to eliminate 'binding' issue I was feeling in steering wheel. 
95000 mi

US $700
New shocks, front and rear 
131000 mi

US $90
Alignment of front wheels. Parts not available, so will return later for full repair. 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension Problems

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