2011 Chevrolet Express 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 27, 2016 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Express 2500 years
Not enough data 8th of 14 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Express 2500. That ranks 8th out of 14 Express 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 64,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2011 Chevrolet Express 2500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~64,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~35,658 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~4,800 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags133%64,000——
Fuel/propulsion System133%35,658——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%4,800——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 1 complaints
2012: 1201212015: 1201512016: 120161

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Chevrolet Express 2500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Chevrolet Express 2500.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Air Bags · received Dec 27, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10937655

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…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Feb 27, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10691045

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…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Mar 14, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10451661

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Express 2500?

Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Express 2500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2011 Chevrolet Express 2500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 2500 model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.