2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
60
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
The 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS has received a total of 60 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (5 complaints), Tirestreadbelt (4 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS, potentially affecting up to 12 vehicles.
Recall 08V649000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 6 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 08V650000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 6 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
60 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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.
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
General Motors, LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP5358A — STRUCTURE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical...
17-NA-073 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
00-00-89-027H — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating unwanted odors in a vehicle.
PIT5178 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have an Antilock Braking System/ Traction Control System Malfunction Indicator Lamp are on or other various electrical issues. Technician should inspect the braided ground strap from the engine to the frame.
TSB T2007-03 — EQUIPMENT
MERLIN MULTIPLEX SYSTEM WHEN A PROER/GROUND LUG IS NOT CORRECTLY TIGHTENED OR BECOMES LOOSE FOR ANY REASON; ERRATIC SYSTEM OPERATION IS POSSIBLE.
040604020 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS. *TT
030232046 — STEERING
SQUAWK, WHISTLE, WHINE, MOAN NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE ON RIGHT TURNS.
020420002 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
060401 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL GAUGE IS INACCURATE READING EITHER EMPTY OR A QUARTER WHEN THE TANK IS ACTUALLY FULL. *TT
00102 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
INCORECT VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL LABELS. *JB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET EXPRESS
- 1996 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 20 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 35 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 27 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 82 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 102 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS (current)
- 2002 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 77 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 74 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 26 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 31 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 15 complaints
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