2001 Chevrolet VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VAN years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet VAN. That ranks 7th out of 8 VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 43%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet VAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 43% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 14% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 7% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet VAN.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2001 chevrolet 3500. Consumer writes in regards to pump control module failure. *smd the consumer stated when the pump control failed, the van stopped running. The first one failed at 30,000 miles and the second pump failed at 77,000. *jb
Gsa issued vehicle. 15 pax vans are fitted with either the firestone steeltex or goodyear tires. During two different trips to norfolk, va with two different vans, we experienced tread separations. The first incident occurred with the lone steeltex on the vehicle. The other tires were the goodyear…
Automatic doors (side and rear) malfunctions during cold weather and when it rains. *tr
The fuel gage doe not accurately reflect the amount of fuel in the tank. *tr
Our 2001 chevrolet venture only has 78,000 miles on it and has been a problem from about the time we purchased it. In the past two months , february/march 2007 we have put $5000 into our van. We replaced the intake gasket for the second time. The first one was done by the dealer, very poor job. We…
Other Chevrolet VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VAN | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 VAN | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 VAN | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 VAN | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 VAN | 27 | 0 |
| 1996 VAN | 28 | 0 |
| 1995 VAN | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet VAN?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAN model years, the 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.