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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (88%)

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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

13000 mi Poor shift pattern 
26000 mi Rear differential pinion seal replacement. 

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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

31900 mi Front differential pinion seal leaking. The seal was replaced. 
6000 mi The transmission is not shifting right 
13000 mi

US $62
the transmission shifting is up and down the truck had about 3,000 miles on it I was told the transmission is learning it would be fine after 8,000 to 10,000 I brought the truck back with 12,600 miles and now I told they all shift this way 
140000 mi

US $3000
Transmission went out 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

71000 mi Rebuilt 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

64200 mi Rear end seperated from drive. New parts plus dealer fees were shy of 2k. 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission Problems

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