2001 GMC Express Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 5, 2003 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Express years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Express. That is the most of any Express model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%). 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 2001 GMC Express problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Structure1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling133%———
Structure133%———
Tires133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 2 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 220032

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 GMC Express recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC Express.

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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.

Side door is inoperative. *ak

Structure · received Sep 5, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10038272

One of the firestone steeltex radial r4s l245/75/r16 tires on my van failed on the interstate. The tread with the steel bands separated from the tire at speed. The tire did not blow out and my wife proceeded slower to help. The tread slammed up into the back door of the van denting it. I have the…

Tires · received Jul 5, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10025462

While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle stalled and shutdown. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 1, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8015362

Other GMC Express years

← 2000 Express · 2002 Express →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 Express30
200130
2000 Express20
1999 Express10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Express?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Express?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 GMC Express a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.