MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chevrolet Express

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2001 Chevrolet Express
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:40:33.359Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Express Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 15 complaints 1997: 29 complaints 1998: 23 complaints 1999: 68 complaints 1999 2000: 84 complaints 2001: 45 complaints 2001 2002: 55 complaints 2003: 58 complaints 2003 2004: 21 complaints 2005: 23 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 15 complaints 2011: 12 complaints 2011 2012: 13 complaints 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 14 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2017: 21 complaints 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 8 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2022: 4 complaints 2023: 2 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2001: 45 complaints
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YearComplaints
19951
199615
199729
199823
199968
200084
200145
200255
200358
200421
200523
200612
200717
200814
200910
201015
201112
201213
201322
201414
20158
201615
201721
201811
20198
202016
202113
20224
20232
20241
20250
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

TIRES 20%

20% of complaints: tires — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and valve.

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THE VALVE STEMS ON THREE OF MY TIRES WERE MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE STEMS. THE PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AT 70 MPH I WAS LOOSING AS MUCH AS 15 PSI OF AIR IN ONLY 10 MILES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001002

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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WHILE PARKED A FIRE ERUPTED AND FLAMES CAME FROM BETWEEN THE DASHDOARD AND WINDSHIELD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050301

THIS VAN WAS 4 MONTHS OLD, PARKED FOR 2 DAYS AND CAUGHT FIRE AND COMPLETELY BURNED, FIRE INVESTIGATOR BELEIVES CAUSE TO BE ELECTRICAL SHORT UNDER DASH ON PASSENGER SIDE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010828

Vehicle shuts down during operation. I just saw there is a recall on your site saying same problem but mine didnt qualify. I have burned wires in harness to instrument panel. I found two wires at harness where code reader plugs into .

NHTSA ODI report, 20211118

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing pump and hydraulic power assist system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20040430 — EA (closed 20050228)

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES

R 20090105 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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 FREIGHTLINE

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 08V649000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090105 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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 FREIGHTLINE

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 08V650000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Chevrolet Express — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V649000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V650000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Express 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?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Express have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.