2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Tiresvalve Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Tiresvalve Issues in the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
2 tiresvalve complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tiresvalve Complaints
#732464
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THE VALVE STEMS ON THREE OF MY TIRES WERE MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE STEMS. THE PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AT 70 MPH I WAS LOOSING AS MUCH AS 15 PSI OF AIR IN ONLY 10 MILES. THE AIR WAS LEAKING AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE VALVE STEMS BECAUSE OF THEIR IMPROPER DESIGN. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT IT IS OCCURING UNTIL THE TIRE(S) GOES FLAT, WHICH, IF IT OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEED, COULD EASILY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS LUCKY AND SAW THAT MY TIRES WERE ALMOST FLAT WHEN I STOPPED FOR GAS. THE IMPROPERLY DESIGNED VALVE STEM HAS THE FOLLOWING LETTERING ON IT: SCHRADER USA TR 600 HP 150.*AK
#732464
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THE VALVE STEMS ON THREE OF MY TIRES WERE MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE STEMS. THE PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AT 70 MPH I WAS LOOSING AS MUCH AS 15 PSI OF AIR IN ONLY 10 MILES. THE AIR WAS LEAKING AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE VALVE STEMS BECAUSE OF THEIR IMPROPER DESIGN. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT IT IS OCCURING UNTIL THE TIRE(S) GOES FLAT, WHICH, IF IT OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEED, COULD EASILY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS LUCKY AND SAW THAT MY TIRES WERE ALMOST FLAT WHEN I STOPPED FOR GAS. THE IMPROPERLY DESIGNED VALVE STEM HAS THE FOLLOWING LETTERING ON IT: SCHRADER USA TR 600 HP 150.*AK
Other 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint