Engine repair for a 2011 GMC Sierra

Engine repair for the 2011 GMC Sierra: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.

Combined
11.2 to 16.6 L/100 km
Body
Standard Pickup Trucks

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GMC Sierra of the 2007 to 2013 generation
Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

A rental while yours is in the shop

CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.

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The 2011 GMC Sierra for engine repair

  • Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).

2011 GMC Sierra: every figure

2011 GMC Sierra figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4Powertrain 5Powertrain 6Powertrain 7Powertrain 8Powertrain 9Powertrain 10Powertrain 11
Displacement6.0 L6.0 L5.3 L5.3 L4.3 L4.8 L4.3 L4.8 L6.2 L6.2 L6.2 L
Cylinders88886868888
MPG city (US)2020151515141413121212
MPG highway (US)2323222120191818181818
MPG combined (US)2121181717161615141414
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)2525222020191918171717
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$3,200US$3,200US$3,825US$3,950US$3,950US$4,200US$4,200US$4,450US$4,800US$4,800US$4,800
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)$3,472$3,472$4,186$4,278$4,310$4,650$4,712$4,868$5,084$5,146$5,146

Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

What to check when buying the 2011 GMC Sierra

  • NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • Owners filed 438 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (161), unknown or other (110) and structure (75). Have those parts checked before you buy.
2011 GMC Sierra recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
21V0500002021-02-05air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever...
21V0540002021-02-05air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and...
18V2670002018-04-26equipmentGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire...
17V6640002017-10-19fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tankGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. The low fuel level sensor for the front tank may stick causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.
14V8270002014-12-30electrical system:ignitionGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the...
14V4070002014-07-02electrical systemGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. Owners may unknowingly draw too much...
11V3390002011-06-28steering:linkagesGM 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 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
11V0070002011-01-06suspension:rear:axle:spindleGENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME...
10V6430002010-12-17suspension:rear:axle:spindleGENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO LD AND GMC SIERRA LD VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN...

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

The 2011 GMC Sierra: Engine repair

For engine work on the 2011 GMC Sierra, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.

Your car, your notes

Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 6.0L 8-cylinder hybrid. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Its 6.0L 8-cylinder hybrid drives through an automatic (CVT).

What CarmaCars does here

The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.

A rental while you wait

Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.

Before the shop starts

Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.

Car care, briefly

Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.

Your move

Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.

Request engine repair

Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.

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