2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD Chevrolet Silverado HD 2011

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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 11 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

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. 
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. 
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. 
84200 mi Glow plug #2 replaced. Covered under warranty. 
95000 mi

US $30
Replaced faulty glow plug 
73500 mi Emissions system required a new injector and NOX sensor. 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

40000 mi Had both NoX sensors and the DEF tank heater replaced due to check engine lights. All covered under special warranty from GM. 
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

88000 mi

US $400
Replaced oil cooler lines 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

93620 mi

C $500
Corroded fuel lines were replaced 
94860 mi

C $200
Leaky plug on oil pan 

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD Engine Problems

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