Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet express 1500 equipped with tbc sigma shadow tires, size p235/75/r15. While driving 60 MPH, the left rear side tire began making noises and there was a loud tug. After stopping, the contact noticed that about 95% of the tread was off the tires. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. The failure mileage was 56,000.
The worst 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 63
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License...
2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 16 | 14 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 16 | 14 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12 | 16 | 13 |
What 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Wiring defect in tail light assembly causes brake lights to malfunction.
The driver's seat base continues to separate from the seat riser frame. The seat base has been replaced 7 or 8 times by the dealer since 2004. It is now broken again and has been for at least a year. I have only 048409 miles on this van and I am the only driver since new. I weigh only 200 lbs. And I don't think it is my fat ass causing the seat to come apart. After giving a friend a ride into town a few weeks ago, he told me the front passenger seat didn't feel right. He was correct, the passenger seat is in the same shape as the driver's seat, broken! I need help please.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet express 1500. While attempting to make a right turn into a parking lot, the power steering failed. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering became extremely stiff and required all of the contact's strength to maneuver. An independent mechanic stated that the steering shaft snapped off inside the steering. He further stated that this failure was common for this specific make and model vehicle. The failure and current mileages were less than 111,000.
2001 chevy express van/45,000 miles (purchased when new).antifreeze leaking out because intake manifold gasket is leaking. Although svc. Bulletins/defect investigations exist for this problem, dealers service dept. States extensive cost to repair this is not covered by warranty or any chevy/gm warranty adjustment. Chevy customer (phone) assistance confirms this is a noted problem w/this vehicle's year/model but remains non-committal regarding covering costs to repair it for me.
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Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500, close to a typical Express 1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 get?
Official estimates for the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 range from 13 to 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 13 city and 16 highway.
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