Does the 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500, the most recent reported on May 6, 2011 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (1 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (1).

How many 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 11V275000 · reported May 6, 2011 · GENERAL MOTORS LLC · 7,593 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." some of these vehicles may have been built with a clearance condition in which the right rear brake hose may contact the tire or wheel rim. If the brake hose repeatedly contacts the tire or wheel rim, a hole could be worn in the brake hose.
The risk: A damaged brake hose may reduce the effectiveness of the rear brakes and increase the distance required to stop the vehicle. An increased braking distance may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will secure the right rear brake hose to ensure sufficient clearance. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or www.gmownercenter.com.

Suspension: rear, axle, spindle

NHTSA campaign 11V007000 · reported January 6, 2011 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 30,566 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and gmc canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. Should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock.
The risk: The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
The fix: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags1
Exterior lighting1
Service brakes1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 20, 2020 · Air bags · 80,000 miles
MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WHEN I INVESTIGATED I FOUND IT WAS PROBABLY RELATED TO THE FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS. WHEN I EXAMINED THE SENSORS I FOUND THAT THE ALUMINUM ALLOY BODY AND THE PLASTIC SHIELD SURROUNDING IT HAD SPLIT WIDE APART WHERE THE STEEL MOUNTING SCREW PASSED THROUGH THE SENSOR HOUSING. BOTH…

Jan 31, 2020 · Service brakes · 87,000 miles
WE DEVELOPED A SIGNIFICANT LEAK IN A REAR BRAKE LINE OF OUR VAN. THE LEAK DID NOT LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL, BUT THE BRAKE RESERVOIR WAS NEARLY EMPTY WHEN I DISCOVERED THE ISSUE. THE LEAK WAS DISCOVERED BASED ON A LARGE SPOT LEFT ON OUR DRIVEWAY UNDER THE VAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PROBABLY DRIVEN ABOUT 50-100 MILES (ONE TO…

May 9, 2019 · Exterior lighting · 12,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 CARGO VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS HAD FAILED ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE HEAD LAMPS EACH TIME. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED…

Express 1500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2008	0	9	0	0
2009	0	5	0	0
2010	0	4	1	0
2011	2	3	0	0
2012	0	2	0	0
2014	0	10	3	1

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Questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500, the most recent reported on May 6, 2011 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500?: Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (1 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (1).
How many 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 20, 2020.