2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 3500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500. That ranks 5th out of 20 Express 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 41,132 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 27% | 41,132 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 18% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 18% | 46,783 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 18% | 40,495 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 9% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | 16,350 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500.
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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 2001 chevrolet express 3500 equipped with dextero dht2 tires, size: lt245/75r/16 (na). While traveling at highway speeds, the rear passenger tire experienced a blow out. The vehicle was towed to american custom tire inc (1300 w main st, quartzsite, az) where it was diagnosed…
The "pcm"-pump control module located on the injection pump that is in charge of operating and coordinating pump operations fails after 30,000 to 40,000 miles. This causes the vehicle to stop running--no brakes or steering similar to ignition switch problem in other vehicles. Gm likes to get 1,400…
The rear main seal, front harmonic seal and power steering pump shaft seal are leaking. The vehicle has 96,000 miles on it. This should not be. I took it to a shop last week to have problem fixed. Need help very expensive. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…
Brake lines severely corroded and rusted at multiple locations. Complete replacement is required to renew safety inspection certification.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet express 3500 van. The contact was approaching a traffic stop when he applied the brakes. The brakes engaged momentarily and then independently released. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated the failure occurred once prior to…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Owners most often report tires, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 3500 model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.