Component Record

GMC Sierra 1500 2011 Suspension Problems

9 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage9 complaints

9 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

10V643000Reported December 17, 2010 - 1,262 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 1,262 vehicles across all affected models.

11V007000Reported January 6, 2011 - 30,566 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on January 6, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 30,566 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags113 Unknown Or Other73 Vehicle Structure45 Power Train25 Engine18 Electrical System17

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.