2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: Fuel/Propulsion System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD that list the fuel/propulsion system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11634401 (filed 01/06/2025): “Engine suddenly stopped running while driving and could not be restarted. it was towed to a local diesel repair shop. diagnostics showed a catastrophic failure of the high pressure fuel pump which polluted the complete fuel system with metal.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11445389 (filed 12/29/2021): “Fuel pump fuse socket has melted in addition to fuse being blown. fuel pump had been replaced twice with oem fuel pump. entire fuse box must be replaced. occasionally, a no start condition can be traced to fuse contacts losing conductivity which can be resolved by removing them reinstalling fuse. ha…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11349704 (filed 08/16/2020): “While driving in excess of 55 mph on i 95, my 2011 chevrolet silverado 2500 stalled without warning while i was in the far left passing lane. no power steering or power brakes made it extremely difficult to control while moving through 4 lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder. i was unable to res…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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