Hi, Just had the same issue - for the second time!
First time, just under a year ago the GPU issue was resolved by apple under the recall.
Now 12 months later it has failed again - This time I'm being told that the MBP 2011 is not covered as it's considered 'vintage'. Really, really annoyed that the original 'fix' was to replace a known fault with a part that still had a known fault - Apple should be ashamed - Originally cost over £2K and now a piece of junk unless I pay a 3rd party £420 to put a new chip in as a fix.
Another fix that may break again?