2011 Chevrolet Express
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 68 |
| 2000 | 84 |
| 2001 | 45 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 58 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Express. While driving and slowing down, the vehicle aggressively downshifted, the brake pedal independently depressed, and the vehicle lunged forward.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-04
Also filed under Power train
Power train
3 of 12 total reports mention: power train.
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About 10 days after purchasing our 2011 Express van my wife and I were driving down I 81 between shippensburg and newville, pa and the van started pulling to an abrupt halt for no reason.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-20
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 12 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Vehicle broke down with a crank no start condition. Verified no fuel pressure. Diagnostics revealed no continuity between tank fuel pump positive lead at fuel pump relay, and ground.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-10
Engine
2 of 12 total reports mention: engine.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 12 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing diesel.
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This ambulance over the past thirty days has been displaying false mileages with messages that the def tank was almost empty and the vehicle was going to go into limp mode.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-15
Also filed under Fuel system, diesel
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-03-28Fuel system, other13V080000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Express vehicles converted by Impco Automotive to run compressed natural gas (CNG), manufactured between November 23, 2010 and December…
Remedy: Impco Automotive, in cooperation with General Motors will inspect and make any necessary repairs on the pressure relief device and vent pipe assembly. The safety recall began on March 28, 2013.…
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2013-08-05Fuel system, other13V225000 General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a…
Remedy: GM will notify owners and GM dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. The recall began on…
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2014-05-19Air bags14V117000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438.
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2015-02-13Fuel system, other14V500000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and GMC Savana CNG vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, to April 21, 2014.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure regulator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
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2018-06-11Equipment18V267000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Chevrolet Express — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V080000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 13V225000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 14V117000 · Air bags
- Recall 14V500000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 18V267000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet Express?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Express have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.