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2001 Chevrolet Express
2 recall campaigns and 44 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2001 Chevrolet Express; the recalls concern equipment adaptive/mobility.
The component named most often is tires: 172.4 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 33.1 per 1,000 across all 2001 model-year vehicles and against 77.9 per 1,000 for the Chevrolet Express line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 17.4 complaints per model year across the 30 Chevrolet Express model years on this register; 3 complaints reported a crash and 2 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2004 (13); the most recent in the file is dated 1 Feb 2010.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by RIFLED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by RIFLED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2001 Chevrolet Express (black) against all 2001 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2001 | Express line | All 2001 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 172.4 | 77.9 | 33.1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 137.9 | 117.6 | 87.2 |
| Electrical System | 103.4 | 92.6 | 98.8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 103.4 | 54.4 | 116.8 |
| Steering | 69 | 48.5 | 41.4 |
| Visibility | 51.7 | 27.9 | 35.9 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 10 | 172.4 | 77.9 | 33.1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 137.9 | 117.6 | 87.2 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 103.4 | 92.6 | 98.8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 103.4 | 54.4 | 116.8 |
| Steering | 4 | 69 | 48.5 | 41.4 |
| Visibility | 3 | 51.7 | 27.9 | 35.9 |
| Power Train | 3 | 51.7 | 77.9 | 93.1 |
| Equipment | 3 | 51.7 | 13.2 | 19 |
| Seats | 3 | 51.7 | 25 | 13.7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 51.7 | 41.2 | 35.4 |
| Suspension | 2 | 34.5 | 39.7 | 78.6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 34.5 | 19.1 | 44.4 |
| Structure | 2 | 34.5 | 76.5 | 69.2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 34.5 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17.2 | 26.5 | 31.3 |
44 unique complaints, 58 component mentions; 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA04012 | Engineering analysis | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist | 30 Apr 2004 | 28 Feb 2005 | 05V005000 |
Other Chevrolet Express model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1996 | 2 | 15 | 109,344 |
| 1997 | 1 | 29 | 109,239 |
| 1998 NHTSA | 1 | 23 | 1,137 |
| 1999 | 1 | 68 | 10,468 |
| 2000 | 1 | 80 | 10,468 |
| 2001 | 2 | 44 | 12 |
| 2002 | 0 | 54 | — |
| 2003 | 10 | 57 | 2,322,185 |
| 2004 | 6 | 19 | 583,391 |
| 2005 | 8 | 16 | 503,509 |
| 2006 | 16 | 10 | 585,900 |
| 2007 | 4 | 11 | 454 |
| 2008 | 10 | 12 | 7,998 |
| 2009 | 7 | 7 | 318,841 |
| 2010 | 5 | 14 | 322,823 |
| 2011 | 5 | 9 | 314,351 |
| 2012 | 6 | 7 | 322,260 |
| 2013 | 8 | 20 | 372,662 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 | 628,431 |
| 2015 | 3 | 6 | 213,958 |
| 2016 | 6 | 7 | 245,605 |
| 2017 | 6 | 4 | 245,609 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 | 72,018 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 126,721 |
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 33,838 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 43,992 |
| 2023 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 77,824 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 27,512 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 27,630 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Chevrolet Express model years · Chevrolet: 177 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Express have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 08V650000, was reported to NHTSA on 10 Dec 2008 and concerns equipment adaptive/mobility. Across all model years the Chevrolet Express line has 72 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2001 Chevrolet Express?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2001 Chevrolet Express complain about most?
Tires: 10 of 58 component mentions (172.4 per 1,000). Next is service brakes, hydraulic with 8. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.