CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).
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5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 EQUIPPED WITH TBC SIGMA SHADOW TIRES, SIZE P235/75/R15. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE LEFT REAR SIDE TIRE BEGAN MAKING NOISES AND THERE WAS A LOUD TUG. AFTER STOPPING, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ABOUT 95% OF THE TREAD WAS OFF THE TIRES. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
WIRING DEFECT IN TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY CAUSES BRAKE LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION. *TR
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BASE CONTINUES TO SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT RISER FRAME. THE SEAT BASE HAS BEEN REPLACED 7 OR 8 TIMES BY THE DEALER SINCE 2004. IT IS NOW BROKEN AGAIN AND HAS BEEN FOR AT LEAST A YEAR. I HAVE ONLY 048409 MILES ON THIS VAN AND I AM THE ONLY DRIVER SINCE NEW. I WEIGH ONLY 200 LBS. AND I DON'T THINK IT IS MY FAT ASS CAUSING THE SEAT TO COME APART. AFTER GIVING A FRIEND A RIDE INTO TOWN A FEW WEEKS AGO, HE TOLD ME THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT DIDN'T FEEL RIGHT. HE WAS CORRECT, THE PASSENGER SEAT IS IN THE SAME SHAPE AS THE DRIVER'S SEAT, BROKEN! I NEED HELP PLEASE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING LOT, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF AND REQUIRED ALL OF THE CONTACT'S STRENGTH TO MANEUVER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT SNAPPED OFF INSIDE THE STEERING. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THIS FAILURE WAS COMMON FOR THIS SPECIFIC MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 111,000.
2001 CHEVY EXPRESS VAN/45,000 MILES (PURCHASED WHEN NEW).ANTIFREEZE LEAKING OUT BECAUSE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS LEAKING. ALTHOUGH SVC. BULLETINS/DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS EXIST FOR THIS PROBLEM, DEALERS SERVICE DEPT. STATES EXTENSIVE COST TO REPAIR THIS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY OR ANY CHEVY/GM WARRANTY ADJUSTMENT. CHEVY CUSTOMER (PHONE) ASSISTANCE CONFIRMS THIS IS A NOTED PROBLEM W/THIS VEHICLE'S YEAR/MODEL BUT REMAINS NON-COMMITTAL REGARDING COVERING COSTS TO REPAIR IT FOR ME. *JB
2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 questions
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Steering (1), Seats (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 has been fixed?
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