2001 Chevrolet Express Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Chevrolet Express, 7% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,500 miles.
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.
“When the vehicle was in reverse, it rolled forward. When the vehicle was parked on a slight grade then placed into reverse the vehicle would roll forward before it engaged in reverse. The consumer had to put on foot on the brake and one foot on the accelerator to alleviate this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10019813, filed 2004-03Related service bulletins
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- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10096073Feb 17, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a…
- 10114916Oct 21, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 15% |
| 2020 | 9 | 53% |
| 2019 | 4 | 50% |
| 2018 | 4 | 36% |
| 2016 | 1 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 21% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 13% |
| 2001 | 3 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 | 6 | 21% |
| 1996 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Express
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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