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Body and structurePart report

2001 Chevrolet Express Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 45 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Chevrolet Express, 4% of the 45 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Dt:consumer bought vehicle new. Afterwards, consumer started having problem with the door handles which broke off. Consumer bought another van, later and the handles were the same. The van just purchased had the same problem. Each time consumer had handles replaced. Consumer pays about $160 per door. Consumer contacted general motors a few times, but general motors refused to answer to consumer's satisfaction.”

NHTSA complaint #10125950, filed 2005-06

“Passenger side door does not close properly, dealer has attempted to repair on many occasions, there was a rattle coming from the inside due to the side swing out door, 2nd side door panel was loose, causing a noise.”

NHTSA complaint #564931, filed 2002-04

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021215%
2020318%
201819%
2016320%
2015113%
201218%
201118%
201017%
2009110%
200817%
200716%
200618%
2005522%
2004210%
200358%
2002814%
200124%
200078%
199969%
1998313%
1997310%

Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Express

Tires
9 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Express

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.

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