Vehicle shuts down during operation. I just saw there is a recall on your site saying same problem but mine didnt qualify. I have burned wires in harness to instrument panel. I found two wires at harness where code reader plugs into . O was able to ground them but now a couple months later same problem. I found burnt wires in harness and I cannot access to evaluate or replace. I've completed repairs myself, I am poor and dont know any honest affordable mechanics as I am capable of most reasonable repairs. I think my van falls under overheating panel warranty as described by this website. I still have 2 years of payments on van
The worst 2001 Chevrolet Express problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Tires9
- Brakes7
- Electrical6
- Engine6
- Fuel system5
- Steering4
- Seats3
- Transmission3
- Visibility3
- Acceleration2
- Body2
- Suspension2
- Lights1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Chevrolet Express
Recalls 2
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Rifled air conditioning (rac) is recalling 6 my 2001 chevrolet express private transport, my 2005 thomas built fs65, my 2006-2007 monitour bus, and my 2007 c-2 school bus vehicles built on freightliner, and gm chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- Risk
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Rac is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or rac at 1‑800‑627‑1707.
Recall number 08V650000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Rifled air conditioning (rac) is recalling 6 my 2001 chevrolet express private transport, my 2005 thomas built fs65, my 2006-2007 monitour bus, and my 2007 c-2 school bus vehicles built on freightliner, and gm chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403,"platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- Risk
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Rac is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or rac at 1‑800‑627‑1707.
Recall number 08V649000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Hydraulic pump failres
Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.
EA04012
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Chevrolet Express 382
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 Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the...
- 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)...
What 2001 Chevrolet Express owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On friday january 29th 2010 I was involved in an accident. I rear ended a SUV. My 2001 chevrolet express van would not stop due to anti lock brake failure. When I applied the brakes the anti lock system took over and the brake pedal went to the floor. My vehicle continued forward never slowing down until I struck the vehicle ahead of me. I would have been able to stop if the anti lock brakes had not taken over my vehicle. I had a more than a five second space between the vehicle in front of me.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet express rv g1500. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger seats moved out of place while driving 30 MPH. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 179,000 and current mileage was 180,500.
This relates to ea06-016. I own a 2001 chevrolet 3500 , engine defect has not been repaired as of this date. The vehicle started to stall as described in the defect report of july of 2006. I have in my possession 6 work orders from bringing the vehicle to my local chevrolet dealer-whiteman chevrolet in glens falls ny to diagnose and repair the stall/start problem. The oldest work order was dated 8/15/06 and the most recent on 3/23/07. I have asked for them to check service bulletins and with gm's maintenance help department. About this problem. So far they have not been able to diagnose or repair the problem because my stall/crank problem does not produce a code to trigger the service warning light in the vehicle. And they have told me that gm has no service bulletin or any information on this issue? My problem seems to be exactly what is described in this preliminary investigation, vehicle will stall while driving and will crank without starting. This happens on an intermittent but regular basis, just not when the dealership has the vehicle in its service dept. The incident date listed below in the approximate date and mileage when incident first occurred. The number of failures listed is just a guess, too many to really recall. Just wanted to indicate that it is not a one time only incident. This vehicle is used in as a work vehicle and makes short trips, used seasonally-not in the winter months.
Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle stalled when slowing down or when stopping. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the fuel injector pump was replaced. This repaired the vehicle.*ak updated 12/07/05.
Dt: the contact stated while driving the vehicle it stalled intermittently. Also, it stalled when slowing down or when stopping. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the fuel injector pump was replaced. This repaired the vehicle.
Dt: the contact stated the tread separated from the left rear tire. This happened on a rental car that the contact's husband was driving. The tire dealer could not determine the cause of the failure. *ak updated- the consumer struggled to maintain control of the vehicle, however he did managed to bring the vehicle to a safe stop.
Sidewalls of tires split after only 38,000 miles on tires and are original tires for my 2001 chevy express van . Tire style is a steeltex radial r45 ( lt 245/75r16)
Dt: contact owns a 2001 chevrolet express van. The contact stated the power pedestal bracket for the driver's seat broke. The general motors service dealer stated that the there was no reason for the bracket to break. The general motors manufacturer stated that they will not be responsible for the failure of the after market product installed by majestic because it was not the original equipment of the vehicle. Majestic stated that the bracket that broke was a general motors product, and ii was the responsibility of general motors to repair it.
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.
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Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Express
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Express reliable?
Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Express, 3.0 times a typical Express model year.
What is the 2001 Chevrolet Express year score?
The 2001 Chevrolet Express scores 35 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Express: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chevrolet Express?
Tires, with 9 complaints. Next is brakes (7).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Express have?
2 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility.
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