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P0011 on CHEVROLET SILVERADO

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2007

What P0011 Means on Your CHEVROLET SILVERADO

Real CHEVROLET SILVERADO Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"A code po138,p0011 on my truck with 132678 miles on it, and it shifts hard into gear after stopping, if i drive it for like 2 or 3 miles or idle for 5-10 minutes,the stabilizing light will come no then go off after about five or ten minutes,beep and everything works fine, but engine light comes on,"

— 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 05/04/2018

"Hey. i have a code p0011 on my truck and it shifts hard into second gear if i drive it for like 2 or 3 miles the light will go out and everything works fine and i've change the camshaft position sensor."

— 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE • Filed 07/12/2016

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0011 on CHEVROLET SILVERADO

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2007
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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P0011 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026