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Chevrolet ExpressModel year report

2001 Chevrolet Express Problems

Complaints
45filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
45,000miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 4.3L 6-cyl RWD · 13 city / 16 hwy

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

NHTSA recorded 45 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Express. The part named most often is tires, with 9 complaints (20% of the total), followed by brakes (7) and electrical system (6). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 53% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 324 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Body and structure (2), Suspension (2), Vehicle speed control (2), Exterior lighting (1), Other or unknown (1).

Example complaints

Tires: “Dt: the contact stated the tread separated from the left rear tire. This happened on a rental car that the contact's husband was driving. The tire dealer could not determine the cause of the failure. Updated- the consumer struggled to maintain control of the vehicle, however he did managed to bring the vehicle to a safe stop.”

NHTSA complaint #10142179, filed 2005-11, 56,272 miles

Brakes: “On friday january 29th 2010 I was involved in an accident. I rear ended a SUV. My 2001 Chevrolet Express van would not stop due to anti lock brake failure. When I applied the brakes the anti lock system took over and the brake pedal went to the floor. My vehicle continued forward never slowing down until I struck the vehicle ahead of me. I would have been able to stop if the anti lock brakes had not taken over my vehicle. I had a more than a five second space between the vehicle in front of me.”

NHTSA complaint #10303571, filed 2010-02, 84,715 miles

Electrical system: “While driving at 35 MPH engine check light came on, and vehicle sputtered. Moments later vehicle stalled. This problem happened twice. Dealer blamed the problem on moisture in the distributor.”

NHTSA complaint #10055614, filed 2004-01, 4,833 miles

Engine cooling: “This relates to ea06-016. I own a 2001 Chevrolet 3500 , engine defect has not been repaired as of this date. The vehicle started to stall as described in the defect report of july of 2006. I have in my possession 6 work orders from bringing the vehicle to my local Chevrolet dealer-whiteman Chevrolet in glens falls ny to diagnose and repair the stall/start problem. The oldest work order was dated 8/15/06 and the most recent on 3/23/07. I have asked for them to check service bulletins and with GM's maintenance help department. About this problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10187883, filed 2007-04, 36,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

53% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,429 and 56,272 miles.

6%0–1024%10–2524%25–5029%50–7512%75–1000%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 45,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2001200313200520092021
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2001 Chevrolet Express version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Express 1500/2500 2WD4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic131614$4,800
Express 1500/2500 2WD5.0L 8-cyl4-speed automatic131614$4,800
Express 1500/2500 2WD5.7L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121613$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2001 Chevrolet Express → · Check a 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. 324 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 324 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Express

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20211311,5002———Not enough data
20201762,3761———Rising
201985,3924———Not enough data
2018119,9426———Not enough data
20172118,0006—13—Rising
20161521,2536—13—Stable
2015824,0003—13—Not enough data
20141430,9507—13—Not enough data
20132219,6628—14—Falling
20121338,5006—13—Not enough data
20111294,0365—12—Not enough data
20101547,8505———Falling
20091051,0007———Not enough data
20081442,47510—14—Not enough data
20071865,0004—15—Falling
20061262,52916—15—Not enough data
20052385,9348—15—Falling
20042187,0006—15—Falling
20035946,82410—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20025633,0000—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20014545,0002—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20008455,8751—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19996868,6121—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19982361,1251—14—Stable
19972982,0001—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19961558,5002—14—Stable

All Chevrolet Express model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Chevrolet Express have?

NHTSA recorded 45 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Express as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Tires is named most often, in 9 complaints (20% of the total), followed by brakes with 7.

Has the 2001 Chevrolet Express been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Chevrolet Express get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Chevrolet Express (Express 1500/2500 2WD, 4.3L 6-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 13 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,000 miles and the middle half falls between 16,429 and 56,272 miles; 53% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.