2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500
The 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Seats (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500, potentially affecting up to 121,680 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
Safety Rating for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500
- 1996 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 — 4 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 — 5 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 — 10 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 (current)
- 2002 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 — 10 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 — 21 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 — 15 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 — 10 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 — 6 complaints
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