3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,985 miles

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2011 GMC Sierra 2500 body / paint problems

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2011 GMC Sierra 2500 Owner Comments

problem #9

Aug 162022

Sierra 2500

  • miles

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

Dash is cracked in multiple spots making it a safety concern when airbag is deployed.

- Lake Nebagamon, WI, USA

problem #8

Jul 112021

Sierra 2500

  • miles
Unlocked driver door will not open from the inside and trapping the occupant.

- Tewksbury, MA, USA

problem #7

Oct 012020

Sierra 2500

  • 39,874 miles
Truck frame and under body have excessive rust

- North Yarmouth, ME, USA

problem #6

Feb 292008

Sierra 2500

  • 45,987 miles

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

My dashboard cracked by the passenger side airbag about a year ago and now it is cracking above the gauge panel. It cracked the first time when I got in it and started home from work.the second crack above the gauge panel I had just noticed a week ago.

- Shelocta, PA, USA

problem #5

Mar 012017

Sierra 2500

  • 112,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA camapaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the dashboard fractured in the upper left corner of the passenger side air bag compartment as well as near the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called jerry's Buick GMC (3100 fort worth hwy, weatherford, tx, 76087) and was informed that there was no recall regarding the fractured dashboard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fortwood, TX, USA

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problem #4

Aug 092016

Sierra 2500

  • 91,000 miles
I got in my truck yesterday and noticed a crack in the dash at the passenger side air bag. The crack was not there before. I am concerned that if the bag deploys, the crack in the dash could become a projectile or cut the air bag resulting in a serious or fatal injury. My truck is garage kept and is not exposed to extreme temperatures.

- Leesville, SC, USA

problem #3

Jul 092014

Sierra 2500

  • 45,000 miles

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

Broken dash board at passenger airbag

- Westfield, IN, USA

problem #2

Apr 022016

Sierra 2500

  • 62,000 miles
The dash is cracked around the passenger side airbag which could be a safety concern during airbag deployment with sharp pieces of broken dash being propelled towards occupants.

- Talladega, AL, USA

problem #1

Jun 102016

Sierra 2500

  • miles
Cracked dash by passenger air bag.

- Shelbyville, IN, USA

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