CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (1 report).
2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls
Most common 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WHEN I INVESTIGATED I FOUND IT WAS PROBABLY RELATED TO THE FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS. WHEN I EXAMINED THE SENSORS I FOUND THAT THE ALUMINUM ALLOY BODY AND THE PLASTIC SHIELD SURROUNDING IT HAD SPLIT WIDE APART WHERE THE STEEL MOUNTING SCREW PASSED THROUGH THE SENSOR HOUSING. BOTH SENSORS HAVE FAILED IN EXACTLY THE SAME MANOR. THE VEHICLE HAS 83,000 MILES ON IT AND DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER OF ADVANCED CORROSION ANYWHERE ELSE. I CONTACTED GM AND THEY SEEMED TO HAVE NO INTEREST AND ADVISED ME TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER AND HAVE IT REPAIRED AT MY OWN EXPENSE.
WE DEVELOPED A SIGNIFICANT LEAK IN A REAR BRAKE LINE OF OUR VAN. THE LEAK DID NOT LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL, BUT THE BRAKE RESERVOIR WAS NEARLY EMPTY WHEN I DISCOVERED THE ISSUE. THE LEAK WAS DISCOVERED BASED ON A LARGE SPOT LEFT ON OUR DRIVEWAY UNDER THE VAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PROBABLY DRIVEN ABOUT 50-100 MILES (ONE TO TWO DAYS) AFTER THE LEAK DEVELOPED BUT BEFORE THE ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED AND ADDRESSED. WHILE FIXING THE PROBLEM, I FOUND THAT THE LEAK WAS DUE TO AN ASSEMBLY ERROR. THE VAN'S FUEL FILLER DOWN-PIPE HAS A WORM-GEAR CLAMP THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY CLOCKED. THIS CAUSED THE CLAMP TO RUB ONE OF THE REAR BRAKE LINES AND WEAR A HOLE IN IT. I SENT TWO PICTURES SHOWING THE CLAMP AND BRAKE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 CARGO VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS HAD FAILED ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE HEAD LAMPS EACH TIME. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED SEALED BEAM LAMPS ON BOTH SIDES WERE REPLACED MULITPLE TIMES. VIN IS INVALID. *JB
2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 questions
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (1), Service Brakes (1), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.