2001 Chevrolet Express: engine stalls while driving

8 of the 45 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Express describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 18%
typical mileage: 53,420
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 92 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2021
2
2020
2
2016
1
2015
1
2014
1
2013
1
2012
1
2010
2
2009
1
2008
1
2006
1
2005
1
2004
1
2003
4
2002
3
2001
8
2000
3
1999
1
1998
1
1997
1
1996
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 15, 2007 · Engine · 36,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Fuel system · 53,420 miles · CA

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.

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Fuel system · 86,338 miles · CA

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.

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Fuel system · 62,143 miles · NY

The vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. *jb the fuel pump failed without warning.

Filed Jan 22, 2004 · Engine · 13,833 miles · TX

2001 chevrolet express van has been towed into dealership twice, first at 4.833 miles and then at 13,833 miles due to engine running rough and stalling while traveling on highway. First occurence, dealer stated there was a technical service bulletin concerning this problem due to an A/C line routed too close to the distributor causing moisture to collect in distributor. On second tow, dealer stated the bulletin did not apply to this vehicle but once again the distributor cap was replaced due to moisture build up. Numerous e-mails and phone calls to chevrolet/gm in an effort to have someone try and determine the cause of problem have yielded no results. Manufacturer and dealership have both stated that there is nothing more that can be done. Vehicle was towed to same dealership on both occasions. Vehicle has approximately 15,000 miles now.

Filed Jan 21, 2004 · Electrical · 4,833 miles · TX

While driving at 35 MPH engine check light came on, and vehicle sputtered. Moments later vehicle stalled. This problem happened twice. Dealer blamed the problem on moisture in the distributor.

Filed Jun 6, 2003 · Electrical, Fuel system · AZ

Emc fuses blown / fuel pump failure...currenty 3 of our 15 chevroletrental vans have experienced blown emc fuses, causing the vehicle to stall. After troubleshooting & replacing the recommended fuse, we continued to have problems. Each time we turned on the ignition another blown fuse! We then removed the gas tank & inspected the fuel pump. What was found the first time, was acceptable. But finding the same problem on another 2 vans has got us worried. The "black" and "gray" wire fused themselves together while inside the gas tank! Could this be a fire/explosion potential? What if a higher amp fuse was used in combination with a the fuel tank that was less than full..

Filed May 16, 2002 · Electrical · MA

Consumer states an ongoing/intermittent problem with engine stalling upon starting. Vehicle has been to the dealer on two occasions and the problem is reoccurring for the third time. Dealer notified. *jb consumer states dealer replaced ignition, no stalling has occurred as of yet.