Model year record

2001 Chevrolet Express recalls & problems

The 2001 Chevrolet Express has 2 safety recalls and 45 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (10 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints45filed by owners

Crashes · fires3 · 2reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Equipment adaptive/mobilityDec 10, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 08V6500006 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: RIFLED AIR CONDITIONING (RAC) IS RECALLING 6 MY 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS PRIVATE TRANSPORT, MY 2005 THOMAS BUILT FS65, MY 2006-2007 MONITOUR BUS, AND MY 2007 C-2 SCHOOL BUS VEHICLES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER, AND GM CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
Risk: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Fix: RAC IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR RAC AT 1-800-627-1707.

Equipment adaptive/mobilityDec 9, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 08V6490006 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: RIFLED AIR CONDITIONING (RAC) IS RECALLING 6 MY 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS PRIVATE TRANSPORT, MY 2005 THOMAS BUILT FS65, MY 2006-2007 MONITOUR BUS, AND MY 2007 C-2 SCHOOL BUS VEHICLES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER, AND GM CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403,"PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
Risk: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Fix: RAC IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR RAC AT 1-800-627-1707.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Express 1500/2500 2WD

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 16 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

Express 1500/2500 2WD

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 16 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

Express 1500/2500 2WD

13mpg combined

City / highway	12 / 16 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
TiresTread/belt; Valve	10	0	0	0	44,673 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	8	4	0	1	84,715 mi
Electrical systemIgnition; Wiring › Interior/under dash	7	0	2	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	6	0	0	0	13,833 mi
SteeringHydraulic power assist › Pump; Hydraulic power assist system	4	0	0	0	—
VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices; Windshield	3	0	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Axle assembly	3	0	0	0	—
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner; Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.	3	0	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Power adjust	3	0	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump; Fuel injection system	3	0	0	0	53,420 mi
Suspension	2	0	0	0	—
Vehicle speed controlCables	2	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

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
Nov 18, 2021
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash
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
Jan 29, 2010 · 84,715 miles
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.
Oct 6, 2008 · 179,000 miles
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…
Jul 1, 2006 · 36,000 miles
Fuel system, other › Fuel injection system
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
Nov 8, 2005 · 86,338 miles
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, IT 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
Sep 27, 2004 · 53,420 miles
Tires › Tread/belt
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THIS HAPPENED ON A RENTAL CAR THAT THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING. THE TIRE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. *AK UPDATED- THE CONSUMER STRUGGLED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER HE DID MANAGED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. *JB
Nov 5, 2005 · 56,272 miles
Tires › Sidewall
SIDEWALLS OF TIRES SPLIT AFTER ONLY 38,000 MILES ON TIRES AND ARE ORIGINAL TIRES FOR MY 2001 CHEVY EXPRESS VAN . TIRE STYLE IS A STEELTEX RADIAL R45 ( LT 245/75R16)*JB
Sep 10, 2005 · 38,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRESClosedLed to recall 05V005000
GM IS CONDUCTING A RECALL ON ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILD BETWEEN MAY 1999 AND OCTOBER 14, 1999.SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WERE INCORPORATED INTO PRODUCTION IN EARLY OCTOBER 1999, AND VEHICLES BUILT AFTER THAT DATE HAVE LOWER WARRANTY FAILURE RATES.THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA APPEAR TO SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE CHANGES. GM MADE ADDITIONAL CHANGES IN NOVEMBER 1999, FEBRUARY 2000, MAY 2001, AND FEBRUARY 2004.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS PROBLEM AND WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION, IF WARRANTED, IN THE FUTURE.FOR FURTHER TECHNICAL DETAILS SEE THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
EA04012 · opened Apr 30, 2004 · closed Feb 28, 2005