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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,544 miles

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 body / paint problems

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Owner Comments

problem #16

Nov 162019

Silverado 2500

  • 87,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On Saturday, November 16, 2019, I was attempting to exit my vehicle when I pulled the door handle only to have it break off in my hand. I went to reach to see if there was anything left to pull to open the door only to find the handle had broken off cleanly from the mechanism, leaving no other way to exit the vehicle other than rolling down the window and opening the door from the outside through the window or by sliding all the way across the vehicle to exit through the passenger side of the vehicle. Immediately I thought that if this had been an emergency, such as a fire or wreck, I would probably not be able to exit the vehicle in a safe and timely manner, risking further injury or death. I called my local Chevrolet dealership to inquire about a replacement handle & mechanism, only to be told that this is a common and systemic problem with most GM vehicles. I view this as a safety concern more than just a normal maintenance or repair issue, similar to the safety concern of a commercial aircraft's door not opening in case of an emergency exit during an accident. GM, Ford, Dodge, and all automobile makers should ensure that a common or systemic problem with a safety item, such as an exit door, should be corrected to avoid dangerous conditions. Thank you.

- Panama City, FL, USA

problem #15

Sep 012013

Silverado 2500

  • 25,000 miles
My dashboard started cracking and I went to the dealer and got told it was only a cosmetic problem. I seen hundreds of GM trucks with the same problem. I always used the windshield sun shield and only cleaned it with a damped cloth as per manufacture's recommendation. As of right now I am scared that if the airbags get activated they will make the dashboard fall apart in a crash. All this projectiles could injure the driver and the passenger since they are sharp and could fly at high speed.

- Laredo, TX, USA

problem #14

Mar 032017

Silverado 2500

  • 107,000 miles
The dash has cracked at the top right corner of the airbag on the passenger airbag. Nothing was done to cause the crack. It wasn't there one day and then it was there the next day.

- Blountstown, FL, USA

problem #13

Aug 012016

Silverado 2500

  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The dashboard is cracked at the passenger airbag and directly above the instruments/steering wheel.

- Wakarusa, IN, USA

problem #12

Nov 172015

Silverado 2500

  • 43,000 miles
I have a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 that has approximately 44,000 miles on it and is garage kept. I have several cracks around my passenger side airbag which could pose a safety issue even though GM said the cracks will not.

- Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

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problem #11

Apr 012015

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Dashboard crack near passenger airbag. Safety issue in my opinion. Numerous other complaints not vehicle specific. Many Chevrolet dashboard issues. Facebook page dedicated to GM crack dash issues

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #10

Nov 302015

Silverado 2500

  • 55,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while parked, it was noticed that there was a fracture on the front passenger side window above the air bag area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who, diagnosed that the trim needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

- Okeechovee, FL, USA

problem #9

Sep 012015

Silverado 2500

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that there was a crack on the dashboard. The contact mentioned that the crack was approximately six inches wide and near the instrument cluster. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Conway, SC, USA

problem #8

Mar 022015

Silverado 2500

  • 39,500 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the dashboard developed a crack on the passenger side near the air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that they would need to report the failure to the manufacturer before performing the repair. The failure mileage was 39,500.

- Stedman, NC, USA

problem #7

Dec 102014

Silverado 2500 8-cyl

  • 30,200 miles
I was driving into the parking garage at work to a parking spot. As I braked and slowed turning into the parking spot the truck accelerated and crashed into a concrete support beam. Airbags deployed and the truck suffered quite a bit of damages to the passenger side front end. I am unsure of speed at time of accident.

- West Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #6

Jul 202014

Silverado 2500

  • 60,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Backed into hay rake

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #5

Jul 032014

Silverado 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • 138,000 miles
Once the vehicle is in park it is sitting up and after putting the vehicle in reverse and starting to drive the vehicle lowers to the ground. The vehicle pulls when driving and causes an additional pull on the engine and fuel system.

- Natchez, MS, USA

problem #4

Jul 212014

Silverado 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the spare tire detached from the vehicle. The spare tire rolled into incoming traffic and other drivers were forced to swerve to avoid an accident. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. Updated 09/02/14 the consumer stated the cable snapped off inside the pulley system. The tire hit the rescue hitch. The back of the truck jumped into the air. Updated 11/6/2014

- Pembine, WI, USA

problem #3

Oct 282013

Silverado 2500

  • 70,000 miles
First I went to open my front passenger door from the outside and the chrome door handle came off the truck in my hand. Approximately a week later, the driver door handle also came off in my hand as well. Both instances rendered the door inoperable from the outside of the vehicle.

- Dayton, TX, USA

problem #2

Mar 142012

Silverado 2500

  • 2,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the frame was perforated due to rust and corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 5,700.

- Middletown , CT, USA

problem #1

Sep 222010

Silverado 2500 6-cyl

  • miles
Why is the cables supporting the tail gate two different lengths, one cable is loose when the tail gate is lowered and not supporting anything, I talked with my sales person and he told he talked with GM and they are not going to fix the problem, can you please give me some information on this, thank you very much.

- El Paso, TX, USA

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