2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

40Engine complaints

7.1%Of all 563 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS305 · 54.2%

Unspecified / other115 · 20.4%

STRUCTURE:BODY57 · 10.1%

ENGINE40 · 7.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24 · 4.3%

Share of the 563 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL PRESSURE…”NHTSA complaint 10883556 — filed 07/08/2016

“THE AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONER PULLEY IS IN THE PROCESS OF GOING OUT. THE PULLEY ITSELF IS SLOWLY SUFFERING FROM A HIGH PITCHED WHINING NOISE WHICH…”NHTSA complaint 10610050 — filed 07/12/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 40 of 563 complaints on file (7.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have in total?

563 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 22 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 30 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.