2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500
The 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A RED LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CARGO VAN. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK AND THORACIC REGION WHICH REQUIRED CONTINUOUS MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SURGERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 64,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
WE'VE HAD THREE SEPARATE CHEVY EXPRESS CNG VANS EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT RELEASES OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ON EIGHT SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS. THE RELEASES OCCUR WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLES IN VERY COLD WEATHER. GM HAS REPLACED SOME OF THE CNG TANKS, BUT THE RELEASES CONTINUE TO OCCUR. GM BELIEVES THE RELEASES ARE RELATED TO CNG TANK VALVE O-RING FAILURES, BUT THEY HAVE MADE NO FORMAL RESPONSE AT THIS POINT. TWO OF OUR VANS HAVE BEEN IDLE FOR WEEKS AS A RESULT OF THE LEAKING TANKS. *TR
WE BOUGHT A NEW CHEV 2500 WORK VAN. ; EMPLOYEE APPLIED BRAKES AND HAD NO BRAKES OR STEERING . AS A RESULT RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. APPROX DAMAGE IS OVER 9000 ; TWO EMPLOYEEES WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAD 4800 MILES; HAD TO BE SOMETYPE OF FACTORY PROBLEM. WE CURRENTLY HAVE ANOTHER 2009 CHEV. 2500 WORK VAN; WE LOST THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AT APPROX. 25,000 MILES; BUT, THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. WE HAVE 2 OF THESE VANS AND BOTH OF THEM HAVE HAD A SERIOUS / MAJOR BRAKE PROBLEM. HAS TO BE A FACTORY DEFECT. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
16-NA-244 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
This informational bulletin provides information on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and the proper use of the DEF system.
PI1080D — SUSPENSION
This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information on installing a reinforcement to correct a customer concern that a crack has developed on the spring mount area of the front shock absorber mounting bracket.
PI-0624 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
CHEVROLET/GMC: ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE A RUST LOOKING APPEARANCE ON THE COMPRESSED NATURAL (CNG) TANK FILL VALVE RECEPTACLE ADAPTERS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500
- 2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 — 17 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 — 11 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 — 7 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 — 3 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 — 13 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 (current)
- 2014 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 — 0 complaints
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