2001 Chevrolet Express Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Chevrolet Express recalls

Most common 2001 Chevrolet Express problems

Problem areas named in the 45 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Tires	10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	8
Electrical System	7
Engine And Engine Cooling	6
Steering	4
Visibility	3
Power Train	3
Equipment	3
Seats	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	3

What owners report

2021-11-18, Electrical System
Vehicle shuts down during operation. I just saw there is a recall on your site saying same problem but mine didnt qualify. I have burned wires in harness to instrument panel. I found two wires at harness where code reader plugs into . O was able to ground them but now a couple months later same problem. I found burnt wires in harness and I cannot access to evaluate or replace. I've completed repairs myself, I am poor and dont know any honest affordable mechanics as I am capable of most reasonable repairs. I think my van falls under overheating panel warranty as described by this website. I still have 2 years of payments on van

2010-02-01, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON FRIDAY JANUARY 29TH 2010 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I REAR ENDED A SUV. MY 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS VAN WOULD NOT STOP DUE TO ANTI LOCK BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE ANTI LOCK SYSTEM TOOK OVER AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. MY VEHICLE CONTINUED FORWARD NEVER SLOWING DOWN UNTIL I STRUCK THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME. I WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STOP IF THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES HAD NOT TAKEN OVER MY VEHICLE. I HAD A MORE THAN A FIVE SECOND SPACE BETWEEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. *TR

2009-05-13, Seats
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS RV G1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS MOVED OUT OF PLACE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,500.

2007-04-15, Engine And Engine Cooling
THIS RELATES TO EA06-016. I OWN A 2001 CHEVROLET 3500 , ENGINE DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF THIS DATE. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL AS DESCRIBED IN THE DEFECT REPORT OF JULY OF 2006. I HAVE IN MY POSSESSION 6 WORK ORDERS FROM BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER-WHITEMAN CHEVROLET IN GLENS FALLS NY TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE STALL/START PROBLEM. THE OLDEST WORK ORDER WAS DATED 8/15/06 AND THE MOST RECENT ON 3/23/07. I HAVE ASKED FOR THEM TO CHECK SERVICE BULLETINS AND WITH GM'S MAINTENANCE HELP DEPARTMENT. ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. SO FAR THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE PROBLEM BECAUSE MY STALL/CRANK PROBLEM DOES NOT PRODUCE A CODE TO TRIGGER THE SERVICE WA

2005-11-16, Fuel System, Other
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR WHEN STOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP WAS REPLACED. THIS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE.*AK UPDATED 12/07/05. *JB

2001 Chevrolet Express questions

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Express have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Express: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Express?

Based on 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (10), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (8), Electrical System (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Chevrolet Express 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.