2011 GMC Sierra Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2011 GMC Sierra is built around two flex-fuel V8s, the 325-cubic-inch 5.3L and the 376-cubic-inch 6.2L, both naturally aspirated with overhead valves. The truck appears here in two cab configurations, the two-door standard cab pickup and the four-door crew cab, and in Base and Denali trim. Specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics are broken out by system, so the correct numbers surface for whichever combination is on the hoist.
Engines covered
- 5.3L V8 (325 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel
- 6.2L V8 (376 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel
Body styles covered
- 2-door standard cab pickup
- 4-door crew cab pickup
Trims covered
- Base
- Denali
Known issues on the 2011 Sierra. Five recalls stand on the federal record. Two of them describe rear axle cross pins that were not properly heat treated and could fracture, shift out of position inside the axle and lock it without warning. Two more cover a front passenger inflator that can burst during deployment and scatter metal fragments through the cabin. The fifth involves supplied fire extinguishers that may clog. Against 366 complaints, 131 on the air bags, 48 on the structure and 25 on the power train, the axle, restraint and driveline sections are the ones to know.
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDI
THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING
GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO THE P
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH WHAT MAY HAPPEN TO AN ENGINE DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. ONLY REPLACE THE ROLLER ROCKER THAT IS
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A COLD ENGINE TICK NOISE FOR 50 SECONDS AT START UP. TECHNICIAN DETERMINES IF THE TICK NOISE IS POSSIBLY COMING FROM THE EXHAUST
Some customers may comment that the vehicle has reduced acceleration at low speed and/or transmission is slipping from a launch. Technicians may find DTC P0751 set or stored in history. This condition may be caused by the Clutch Select Sole
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Showing the 8 most recent of 108 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WE WERE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN HOUSTON AT APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH APPROACHING A HILL. WHEN REACHING THE TOP OF THE HILL, THERE WAS A PARKED CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND WE SLAMMED INTO T
I OWN A 2011 GMC SIERRA 3500 6.6 DURAMAX DIESEL TRUCK. WHEN THE TRUCK IS "REGEN-ING" THE "DPF", RAW FUEL LEAKS FROM AN EXHAUST COUPLING LOCATED AT THE TURBO AND DOWN-PIPE SATURATING THE HOT EXHAUST PI
I OWN A 2011 GMC SIERRA 3500 6.6 DURAMAX DIESEL TRUCK. WHEN THE TRUCK IS "REGEN-ING" THE "DPF", RAW FUEL LEAKS FROM AN EXHAUST COUPLING LOCATED AT THE TURBO AND DOWN-PIPE SATURATING THE HOT EXHAUST PI
2011 GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED THE NECESSARY PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *JS
MY DASH IS CRACKED AROUND THE AIRBAG. PASSENGER SIDE.
Showing the 5 most serious of 67 complaints filed with NHTSA.
