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2001 Chevrolet Van Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
55,340miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 4.3L 6-cyl RWD · 13 city / 17 hwy

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

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Van. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and fuel system (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,340 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 57 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins 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

Engine cooling: “Well its my first GM. Im a ford man myself but my wife wanted a chevy venture so I got her a 2001. So far ive had the AC condenser replaced and the back head gasket is now leaking at 50,000mls I wish it was a ford. I have a 1990 ford f150 with over 300,000mls I did replace the motor in it though at 177,000 so they all have problems but fords arnt as many.”

NHTSA complaint #10112519, filed 2005-03, 55,681 miles

Brakes: “While driving brake pedal went to the floor due to a malfunction within anti-lock brake system, which was designed with brake line located next to exhaust system ,causing brake lines to melt. Dealer has yet to be contatced. Please provide further details.”

NHTSA complaint #899478, filed 2001-11

Fuel system: “2001 Chevrolet 3500. Consumer writes in regards to pump control module failure. The consumer stated when the pump control failed, the VAN stopped running. The first one failed at 30,000 miles and the second pump failed at 77,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10621651, filed 2014-08

Transmission and drivetrain: “Intermittent transmission slip- inability to use reverse and/or drive. My 2001 chevy venture has been in for service at my local chvey dealership numerous times for this problem over the past 3-4 months. The vehicle has 22k miles. Guess what the service manager told me after today's tow to the dealer ?? No problem could be found - the vehicle - operates as designed amazingly enough when my wife went to back out of the parking spot we were in we could not move. The vehicle was making a loud grinding noise and sounded as if something was spinning inside the transmission. …”

NHTSA complaint #10104027, filed 2004-12, 22,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,305 and 67,000 miles.

0%0–1017%10–2517%25–5050%50–7517%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 55,340 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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 Van 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
Van 1500/2500 2WD4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic131715$4,450
Van 1500/2500 2WD5.0L 8-cyl4-speed automatic131715$4,450
Van 1500/2500 2WD5.7L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121614$4,800

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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Chevrolet Van 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. 57 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 57 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Van

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20021173,0000—15—Not enough data
20011455,3400—15—Not enough data
20002251,4840—15—Stable
19991573,0000—15—Stable
199816120,2500—15—Stable
199727127,2500—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199628133,1400—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199520—0———Stable
199411—0———Not enough data
199319156,0000———Stable
19928—0———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Van model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Chevrolet Van have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Van as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2001 Chevrolet Van 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.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Chevrolet Van get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Chevrolet Van (Van 1500/2500 2WD, 4.3L 6-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,340 miles and the middle half falls between 48,305 and 67,000 miles; 33% 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.