2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
City / HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
335 -397
Seats
2 -6
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jessica O
King cab, dependable, lot of room, air & heat, & radio.
My Chevrolet truck, makes a dinging noise every so often, it's like the door is open, but its closed. Its a golf king cab truck, leather bed liner. It has air condition, heat. Factory radio, & a chip. I just had 4 brand new tires put on, it's a very good dependable truck, with a lot of room.
accountCircle Bridgett M
Love my truck, but wish it was more luxury than it is!
I absolutely love my Chevy z71. It is a great work truck! Also looks real good. No dents, dings, or rust! Drives great, and the gas mileage is pretty good for being an older truck. Pulls my trailer with no problems. Insurance rates are also decent!
accountCircle Ken T
Def delete, road trip delight.
The only problem I have had is with the def. It was throwing codes and making the truck not very reliable. Thankfully I live in an area that no longer requires the def system. This it costed some time and labor, it was worth it to have the system deleted from the truck. Without the def system this truck has been 100% reliable. We use it for long road trips across the Midwest and western portion of us. All you have to do is stay awake and steer. This truck handles everything else without flinching!
accountCircle Ginny C
Fantastic truck! Highly recommend..Enjoy the ride..
Excellent truck! I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a low maintenance and smooth ride.. Great gas mileage.. About 12_ 15 per gallon. Depending on if we are hauling our fifth wheel.. The warranty ran out but we bought extended warranty as insurance.. You never know.. We absolutely love it... Have no complaints.. Its heavy duty extended cab if that helps.. No frills just basics radio plug ins to charge phones etc. But nothing fancy..
accountCircle DORIAN C
Bowties/Chevy trucks are the most dependable trucks.
My vehicle has always been super reliable, no electrical problems minimum maintenance problems parts are always really easy to find and my vehicle is absolutely comfortable and luxurious by my standards. Aside from all the good I have with Chevy Silverado 2500 is gas which is expensive but however expected for a truck that size.
accountCircle Donna D
Not very good on gas mileage. However, it runs well and doesn't need a mechanic very often. 4x4 comes in handy in places we travel.
We use the truck for pulling our 38 ft camper. It works great for this. Diesel prices are high and the MPG aren't that great. We haven't had any problems with the truck.
accountCircle Chris S
My Duramax is a powerhouse and can pull anything. I even get 25 mpg highway.
I have had very minor reliability issues. And very minor performance issues. All were very simple fixes. Somewhat expensive to fix however the products I bought improved fuel economy and horsepower while making my truck much more reliable. I will most likely never get rid of my truck.
accountCircle John B
My big white Chevy pickup.
My pickup carries large loads and tows easily. It does use a lot of gas but it drives well and runs well.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Timberlynn C
If strictly for work, then great! Family car, no thanks.
Well for starters, it is my husbands work truck. If he were using it for just work I am sure he wouldn't have complaints. Beside the fact he air ac cooling has went out and he's had to run a toggle switch to be able to use the air. He could fix the issue but the mechanic working it would involved is tedious. He's a mechanic as well. But anyways, unfortunately we have to use it as our family vehicle, and to say the least it's pretty cramped. Have to strap to car seats and two children in is definitely a bit of a cardio session, being that there are any step sides to make things easier.
accountCircle James E
Low mileage, red, 4 door, automatic.
Good on gas it is a 4 door it is got ac and heat. It does not have cruise control it is red. It is a 4 cylinder. It has a small gas tank. It runs off gas. It has 4 wheels. It has a large trunk to put dead bodies in. It has low miles. It is never left me stranded. It is an automatic.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Work Truck
335-397 HP 2-6 Seats
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LT
335-397 HP 2-6 Seats
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LTZ
335-397 HP 5 Seats
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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Owner Reviews

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5 stars 76%
4 stars 18%
3 stars 5%
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accountCircle Brittany F on May 27, 2021
Love my 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd!
My truck is really spacious and comfortable. I have 3 small kids, 2 in booster seats and one in a regular car seat and they fit in the back just fine with plenty of legroom. The truck has several cool little hidden storage spaces so that definitely helps with the little kid thing too. I love the way it drives, I like the size of it because I feel safe on the road. If I had to complain about anything I would say the upkeep is pretty expensive and it is not that great on gas because it is such a big truck. All in all, it is a great vehicle!
accountCircle Kayla E on May 3, 2021
Silverado Chevrolet is a safe, spacious truck for everyday use.
I love my truck. I have had it for 4 years and haven't had many problems yet. My truck is 4x4. A/c works well it has 4 doors. I like how the truck is spacious and has 6 seats. It has a aux outlet to listen to music. It has cruise control. The exterior is grey and the interior is black.
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Ranks #2 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has an average owner rating of 4.71 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 15 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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Is The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD A Good Car?

Yes I love my truck I feel very safe with my kids and I in it. I couldn't have asked for a better vehicle.
Glenda P.
Yes. The model I drive has the 6L engine with a Vortec supercharger. Also, you rarely run into mechanical issues with Chevrolet.
Sarah J.
Exceptional vehicle. Exceeds my expectations of it. Low maintenance, better than average fuel economy. Quick, responsive, powerful. Very comfortable interior, spacious.
Erin D.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?

Yes in my opinion it is a great vehicle. I have used it for hauling and pulling. This truck is amazing.
Glenda P.
Again, I have never driven a more reliable vehicle than a Silverado. They rarely have any problems. If they do have problems, they are usually very quick and inexpensive repairs.
Ramon G.
Very reliable! Only issue I've experienced is the error code that keeps the check engine light on. It’s a fuel rail pressure sensor code. Doesn’t affect the performance of the vehicle. I've just... Read More
Theresa S.

Is The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD A Good Value?

I bought my truck used and for the dependency of it I think it was a great price. The only thing is I have a lift on mine so I only get 10 mpg.
Glenda P.
The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD runs for roughly $10,000-15,000 and is a very good value for your money.
James R.
$32,000. Yes it’s a very good value to me and my family. This vehicle does great at holding its resale or trade in value as well, better than the majority of other vehicles you can buy.
Jacquie W.

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Safety & Reliability

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