2001 Chevrolet Express 2500

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2001 Chevrolet Express 2500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:12.096Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2 2002: 1 complaint 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 7 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2023: 1 complaint 2023
1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 7 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2023: 1 complaint 2023
1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 7 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2023: 1 complaint 2023

2001: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19983
19990
20002
20012
20021
200312
20048
20059
200613
20077
20087
20092
20107
20113
20231

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Show complaint excerpts

Defective paint. The paint on front of vehicle and roof chipping and rusting. I have observed many other Chevrolet vans with the same issue. Have not noticed the same issue with other vans made by other manufacturers.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-04

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Express 2500. The contact noticed antifreeze leaking from the engine at 15,174 miles. The dealer stated that there was a leak in the intake manifold gasket and replaced the gasket.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-19

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment

FAQ

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Express 2500 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 2500?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Express 2500 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.