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1991-2004 · 14 model years

Oldsmobile Bravada Problems by year

Owners have filed 1,016 complaints about the Oldsmobile Bravada across 14 model years, and it has 27 recalls. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (240), while 1995 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age2002240 complaints · 10 recallsSee the 2002
Complaints
1,016
Recalls
27
Crashes
87
Fires
40
Injuries
72
Deaths
1

Bravada complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200413242Fuel systemB
200330731Electrical systemB
200224010188Engine & coolingF
200140131Transmission & drivetrainB
200080334Electrical systemC
199964061Transmission & drivetrainC
1998106232Visibility & wipersD
1997105367Electrical systemD
199680551BrakesC
199514120AirbagsA
1994953143BrakesD
199348276BrakesC
199256292BrakesC
199145342BrakesB

Most common Bravada problems

Oldsmobile Bravada recalls 27

Latest Bravada complaints

2004 Oldsmobile BravadaElectrical systemAirbagsCrash2 injuries

I was in a full impact collision driverside front took all impact of another vehicles front end. NO airbags deployed in my 2004 bravada!!

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bags · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11479892
2002 Oldsmobile BravadaSuspensionBody, doors & structure

Front Control arm broke at the frame. There is a recall for this control arm issue for a 2002 Bravada but, my vin was not included. 01V126000 is the NHTSA. The control arms fractured causing separation from the frame. Bravada is at service shop and they have confirmed the frame separation from control arm. This is very dangerous and has caused it to be unsafe and deadly.

Filed Incident Suspension · StructureNHTSA 11457744
2002 Oldsmobile BravadaAirbagsCrash1 injury

I was merging onto the interstate going approximately 35 mph, I spun out on black ice across three lanes of traffic and smashed into the guard rail. The airbags DID NOT deploy during this accident, even when the car rolled back and hit the wall again. Since the airbags did not deploy, I suffered trauma to my chin and inside my mouth. I have facial cellulitis, and I needed to receive 3 stitches inside my mouth to stop the bleeding. This happened because my face hit the steering wheel, rather than being protected by the airbag. There were no warning lights on the vehicle prior to failure. The airbags not deploying could have potentially injured me greatly if I had been going any faster.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11449295
2004 Oldsmobile BravadaSteeringSuspensionBrakesCrash2 injuries

Brakes system keeps malfunctioning. Service brake system.notice keeps coming on dash even after new brakes had been put on and serviced. Had to do a last mo.ent quick stop but brakes went to floor amd I hit a car head on cause brake system keeps malfunctioning and the ABS

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Service brakesNHTSA 11443450
2004 Oldsmobile BravadaElectrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

Was driving myself and 2 children down the highway and the headlights shorted out and didnt come back on right away I got truck pulled off the rd. And turned it off got out tapped on headlight assembly to see if there was a short or a bulb issue there was nothjng wromg with the bulds I got back in turned key still no headlights 20 mins later tries turning key and headlights switch and they finally began working this has happend 4 times in 2 weeks ive only owned vehicle less than 45 days!!! The cruise control has shorted out and the cooling fan system for engine and a/c has shorted out!!!

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11366777
2000 Oldsmobile BravadaElectrical systemLights

A recall for other vehicles but not mine. Left breaklight doesn't light up, till you move and down the turnsignal lever. Then the left break light lights up. So why isn't my model in this recall ? I found this on a bravada thread and lots of auto parts stores selling the part for it.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11354985

Questions about the Oldsmobile Bravada

Which Oldsmobile Bravada years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2002 (240), 1998 (106), 1997 (105). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2002 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Oldsmobile Bravada years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1995, 2004, 2001 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Bravada years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Oldsmobile Bravada problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (260), electrical system (144), transmission & drivetrain (139) most often.

How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Bravada have?

NHTSA lists 27 recalls across all Oldsmobile Bravada model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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