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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%)
Chart based on 38 repairs.
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 97000 mi | Engine Oil Cooler Lines Leaking |
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 51000 mi US $20 |
Engine ran rough set code. 2 spark plugs were extreemly fouled. Replaced plugs engine runs perfect. This may be related to cylinder deactivation. Oil consumption has jumped way up. |
| 53800 mi | Reported oil consumption problem to dealer. There is a TSB on this, it relates to the V8-V4 acive fuel management system. They replaced a valve cover baffle. So far so good oil consumption dropped. |
| 61000 mi | Oil consumption remained excessive. Dealer replaced the pistons and rings. This a a known problem for gently driven trucks. The more time in V4 mode the sooner the problem shows up. Carbon builds and oil consumption climbs. |
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 113000 mi US $100 |
The oil pressure sensor failed and showed no oil pressure while running. The sensor was replaced and on the drive home of about 6 miles the oil pressure again showed low as I got home. This problem was solved by changing the oil. For reference, the engine is a 5.3 liter with the active fuel management. After talking to several knowledgeable folks I'm going to look into getting that disable due to the problems it seems to cause. |
| 20000 mi | Low speed stumble/hesitation with light throttle. Dealer found bad spark plug, replaced. |
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