2011 Chevrolet Express Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,528miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Chevrolet Express, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,528 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.
“While transporting a patient in this ambulance the dash warning notice came on warning the def tank level was low and the vehicle would soon go into limp mode. The def tank had just been filled to full. Strange readings continued to appear warning of either just a few miles or over 2000 miles.I was afraid of having a patient die in our ambulance if the ambulance went into limp mode on a long transport to phoenix so I took the ambulance to the dealer who replaced the def tank for $1547.33. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535618, filed 2013-08, 74,955 miles“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. Mileages varied from lows in the 150's to highs of 2430 during the same ambulance transport. We took the vehicle to watson Chevrolet in tucson. Their solution was to replace the def tank for $3600. The service writer denied any knowledge of a tbs on this problem. I contacted the Chevrolet customer assistance center and was told by rose that the problem was emission related and should have been covered by warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535617, filed 2013-08, 98,100 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
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- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10247192Dec 8, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
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- 10244273Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 | 6 | 13% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 9% |
| 1998 | 2 | 9% |
| 1997 | 3 | 10% |
| 1996 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Express
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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