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2011 Chevrolet Cheyenne 4WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Cheyenne 4WD.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2011 Chevrolet Cheyenne 4WD is classified as a passenger car, and its reliability record is defined by a total of 77 owner complaints, with the engine emerging as the primary trouble spot. Notably, this model year has no associated recalls, which sets it apart from many contemporaries. This combination of a moderate complaint volume and a clean recall history positions the 2011 Cheyenne 4WD as a relatively straightforward ownership proposition within its segment.

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Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Cheyenne 4WD top in one area — the engine, 9 of 77 reports (12%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 10 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

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Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
914
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
77
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 77 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine9
Electrical System7
Air Bags6
Unknown Or Other5
Service Brakes4
Power Train4
Engine & Engine Cooling4
Electrical System,Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 914 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIP4902S2025-06-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
21-NA-0432025-01-31Electrical SystemThis bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full…
22-NA-0742025-01-30EngineThis service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to…
PIT5962B2024-12-06Electrical SystemThis Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high…
21-NA-0432024-11-04StructureThis bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2011 Cheyenne 4WD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.