2001 Chevrolet Express 1500
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500. While attempting to make a right turn into a parking lot, the power steering failed. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-15
Seats
1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats.
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The driver's seat base continues to separate from the seat riser frame. The seat base has been replaced 7 or 8 times by the dealer since 2004. It is now broken again and has been for at least a year.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-01-04
Exterior lighting
1 of 5 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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2001 chevy express van/45,000 miles (Purchased when new).antifreeze leaking out because intake manifold gasket is leaking. Although svc. Bulletins/defect investigations exist for this problem, dealers service dept.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-02-14
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.