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2001 Chevrolet Express Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Express, most often about the wheels and tires (20% of complaints). It is 4th of 24 Express model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Express problems
Wheels and tires
9 complaints · 20%Parts named most often: tread/belt, valve, sidewall.
While driving rear driver's tire tread separated. Consumer pulled and changed the tire. Dealership will be notified. Firestone, lt24575r16.
Sidewalls of tires split after only 38,000 miles on tires and are original tires for my 2001 chevy Express van . Tire style is a steeltex radial r45 ( lt 245/75r16)
Brakes
7 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
On friday january 29th 2010 I was involved in an accident. I rear ended a SUV. My 2001 Chevrolet Express van would not stop due to anti lock brake failure. When I applied the brakes the anti lock system took over and the brake pedal went to the floor. My vehicle continued forward never slowing down until I struck the…
Electrical
6 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.
While driving at 35 MPH engine check light came on, and vehicle sputtered. Moments later vehicle stalled. This problem happened twice. Dealer blamed the problem on moisture in the distributor.
Engine
6 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Water build up in the distributor causing starting failure. This is the second time the dealer tried to fix it. It had to be towed both times.
2001 Chevrolet Express van has been towed into dealership twice, first at 4.833 miles and then at 13,833 miles due to engine running rough and stalling while traveling on highway. First occurence, dealer stated there was a technical service bulletin concerning this problem due to an A/C line routed too close to the…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system.
Fuel pump and sending units malfunctioned. The consumer noted he could never tell how much fuel was in the vehicle. He believes the fuel sending unit should be recalled. He has spoken to ten other people with the same defect.
The vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The fuel pump failed without warning.
Steering
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, hydraulic power assist system, gear box (other than rack and pinion).
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices, windshield.
Transmission
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly.
When applying the brakes, the pedal would go to the floor and cause an extended stopping distance before the vehicle came to a complete stop. Dealer notified. Mr the dealer repaired the vehicle twice. The rear axle seals leaked fluid onto the brakes and shoes.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Chevrolet Express recalls
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: Rac is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or rac at 1-800-627-1707.
Full defect summary
Rifled air conditioning (rac) is recalling 6 my 2001 chevrolet express private transport, my 2005 thomas built fs65, my 2006-2007 monitour bus, and my 2007 c-2 school bus vehicles built on freightliner, and gm chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Rac is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or rac at 1-800-627-1707.
Full defect summary
Rifled air conditioning (rac) is recalling 6 my 2001 chevrolet express private transport, my 2005 thomas built fs65, my 2006-2007 monitour bus, and my 2007 c-2 school bus vehicles built on freightliner, and gm chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403,"platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hydraulic pump failres
Summary
Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.
Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Express
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Express?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: wheels and tires (9 complaints); brakes (7 complaints); electrical (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Express have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 10, 2008 (equipment Adaptive/Mobility). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Chevrolet Express?
- It is 4th of 24 Express model years by number of complaints, with 45 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.