Chevrolet Express 3500 2001
Model Express 3500 made in 2001 by Chevrolet got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/14/2006 | 47500 | 1 | 09/17/2001 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that on 12/14/06 at 7:30 pm on a clear evening a second vehicle ran a red light and the contact's vehicle hit the other vehicle on the passenger front side at 55 mph with the 2001 chevrolet express 3500. the contact stated that he lost control of the vehicle and hit a ditch head on at 50 mph. the police were called, he didn't speak with an officer because the contact was flown by helicopter to the hospital. the contact sustained broken ribs, a broken pelvis, and other injuries. the contact stated that the seat belt harness did restrain him, but the air bag didn't deploy. the nature of this complaint is the air bags did not deploy. *ak updated 2/22/2007 - *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/28/2002 | 3566 | 10 | 04/19/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds under normal driving conditions, the engine stalled and operated at a reduced speed. the reduced engine power light illuminated. the contact pulled over without incident and turned the ignition off. after a period of 15 minutes, the engine easily restarted without further incident although after restarting the check engine light was illuminated. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the accelerator module of the engine needed to be replaced. afterwards, the engine stalling and reduced power persisted. the manufacturer was notified. numerous parts have been replaced in the vehicle such as a sensor, crankshaft, throttle body unit, and a wiring connector. updated 11/03/06. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 16350 | 1 | 12/23/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the reinforcement to the front bumper was severely rusted. the service dealer and manufacturer were contacted. updated 9/13/2006 - the service dealer replaced the reinforcement bar which was under warranty. the consumer believes it should be redesigned so that it will not deteriorate in a short time. *nm | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 04/16/2007 | 43272 | 1 | |
| Tire tread separated from tire carcass. *tr | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/18/2006 | 38991 | 1 | 01/04/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on the interstate during dry road conditions, the tread separated from the driver's rear tire. the contact heard a vibration in the rear of the vehicle prior to the incident. the dealership was not notified. the tire was a firestone steel tx radial r4s. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | E. WAREHAM | CRANBERRY CHEVROLET | 708-759-9868 | |
| MO | SAINT LOUIS | 63129 | HOWARD MOTOR HOMES | 314-487-8000 |
| OH | TOLEDO | DAVE WHITE CHEVROLET | UNKNOWN |