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%)

Chart based on 42 repairs.
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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

83000 mi

US $1000
Replaced rusted fuel pump/sending unit that was leaking fuel. 
133987 mi

US $9255
Complete replacement of the engine after cylinder 4’s rocker arm failed and destroyed the inside of the engine. 
222900 mi

US $257
replaced radiator 
111000 mi

US $100
oil pressure sensor was bad, took about 2 hours of work and 100 dollars in parts. 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

54000 mi Replaced Catalitic converter 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

24180 mi Throttle Body Failure. Truck started to run very rough during start up, could not drive truck more then 50 yards before lights and alarms started to sound in dash. Had to be put on flatbed to dealership. 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

3100 mi Gas cap separated into two parts and was replaced by dealer under warranty. They surprisingly had a new one in stock. 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems

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