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Chevrolet Express 3500Model year report

2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
45,386miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500. The part named most often is tires, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,386 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 61 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Tires: “The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the interstate during dry road conditions, the tread separated from the driver's rear tire. The contact heard a vibration in the rear of the vehicle prior to the incident. The dealership was not notified. The tire was a firestone steel tx radial r4s.”

NHTSA complaint #10165923, filed 2006-08, 38,991 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 van. The contact was approaching a traffic stop when he applied the brakes. The brakes engaged momentarily and then independently released. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated the failure occurred once prior to the crash. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the brake cylinder sensor may potentially have caused the failure and were keeping the brake lines closed without allowing pressure to release and stop the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10346137, filed 2010-07, 12,419 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 van. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. As the contact was coasting to a stop, the vehicle independently restarted. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure and current mileages were approximately 90,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10345862, filed 2010-07, 90,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,350 and 70,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 45,386 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20063200720082010201220162017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 61 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 61 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Express 3500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20125150,0000—12—Not enough data
2009959,7472———Not enough data
20081181,0001———Not enough data
20071188,4111———Not enough data
2006158,0001———Stable
20051776,0000———Stable
20041663,2220———Stable
20031272,5150———Not enough data
20011145,3860———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Express 3500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,386 miles and the middle half falls between 16,350 and 70,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.