2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body & structure problems
The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 72 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
72
Body & Structure complaints
10%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Body & Structure complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING ON A TWO LANE ROAD AT ~45 MPH,I STRUCK A DEER ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT COME OUT OF THE CENTER STEERING. AIR BAG DUST WAS COMING OUT OF THE BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL, NO AIR BAG. I WAS VERY CONFUSED. THE FRONT BUMPER WAS PUSHED IN ~2.5…”
Common questions
How many body & structure complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA has 72 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body & structure — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.