The 2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD has 106 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and structure. Owners most often flag duramax diesel high cost of ownership: very expensive repairs (quotes of $6,000+ per incident, $20,000+ total), emissions system (def/dpf) failures, injector failures, and general unreliability cited as reasons to avoid. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 7 Sierra 2500HD model years we track, complaint volume runs from 27 (2023) to 425 (2007). With 106 complaints, the 2011 Sierra 2500HD sits about the same asthe model's median of 98.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year, powertrain choice, and intended use. Positive feedback centers on the truck's capability, towing comfort, and the refined ride quality of the independent front suspension,…
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Used Sierra 2500HD listings typically run $25,691–$45,898 across 2009 to 2024 model years.
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