2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
1crashes
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints14

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet express 3500 equipped with dextero dht2 tires, size: lt245/75r/16 (na). While traveling at highway speeds, the rear passenger tire experienced a blow out. The vehicle was towed to american custom tire inc (1300 w main st, quartzsite, az) where it was diagnosed…”

TIRES:SIDEWALL · reported 2017-11-22

“The rear main seal, front harmonic seal and power steering pump shaft seal are leaking. The vehicle has 96,000 miles on it. This should not be. I took it to a shop last week to have problem fixed. Need help very expensive. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-05-11

“The rear main seal, front harmonic seal and power steering pump shaft seal are leaking. The vehicle has 96,000 miles on it. This should not be. I took it to a shop last week to have problem fixed. Need help very expensive. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…”

STEERING · reported 2016-05-11

“The "pcm"-pump control module located on the injection pump that is in charge of operating and coordinating pump operations fails after 30,000 to 40,000 miles. This causes the vehicle to stop running--no brakes or steering similar to ignition switch problem in other vehicles. Gm likes to get 1,400…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-06-01

“The "pcm"-pump control module located on the injection pump that is in charge of operating and coordinating pump operations fails after 30,000 to 40,000 miles. This causes the vehicle to stop running--no brakes or steering similar to ignition switch problem in other vehicles. Gm likes to get 1,400…”

ENGINE · reported 2014-06-01

“The "pcm"-pump control module located on the injection pump that is in charge of operating and coordinating pump operations fails after 30,000 to 40,000 miles. This causes the vehicle to stop running--no brakes or steering similar to ignition switch problem in other vehicles. Gm likes to get 1,400…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2014-06-01

“Brake lines severely corroded and rusted at multiple locations. Complete replacement is required to renew safety inspection certification.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2012-01-05

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet express 3500 van. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. As the contact was coasting to a stop, the vehicle independently restarted. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls for the vehicle. The…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2010-07-26
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.