2000 Oldsmobile Bravada problems
The Oldsmobile Bravada is a mid-size luxury SUV that was sold by Oldsmobile from 1991 to 2004. The only SUV ever marketed by Oldsmobile, the Bravada was the first light truck offered by General Motors outside of the Chevrolet and GMC divisions since 1924. The flagship of the GM midsize SUV line, the Bravada served as the most luxurious GM SUV prior to the introduction of the GMC Yukon Denali and Cadillac Escalade.
The first two generations of the Bravada were derived from the Chevrolet (S-10) Blazer and GMC Jimmy, offered solely as a five-door wagon. The third generation of the model line adopted a dedicated SUV platform, shared with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy. Coinciding with the 2004 retirement of the Oldsmobile brand, GM rebranded the Bravada from 2005 to 2009 as the Buick Rainier and the Saab 9-7X (becoming the first SUV for both brands).
First generation (1991–1994)
For 1991, Oldsmobile introduced the Bravada as its first-ever sport-utility vehicle. Launched alongside the newly introduced four-door version of the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer, the Bravada was the first Oldsmobile truck-based vehicle since the 1920s. In contrast to its divisional counterparts, the Bravada was sold only as a four-door SUV; no two-door body nor any pickup truck version was produced. The first generation was sold exclusively in the United States.
The first luxury SUV produced by GM, the Bravada was designed with its a distinctive exterior separate from its divisional counterparts. In contrast to the larger Jeep Grand Wagoneer (discontinued after 1991), the Bravada was not fitted with wagon-style woodgrain exterior trim; instead, the body adopted a nearly monochromatic appearance with lower body cladding (similar to the GMC Typhoon). A body-color headlight surround was styled with a traditional Oldsmobile split grille; aluminum wheels were standard equipment. Other standard features included standard remote keyless entry, anti-lock brakes (ABS), and the use of SmartTrak all-wheel drive.
As with its Chevrolet/GMC counterpart, the Bravada was fitted with a standard 4.3L V6; for 1992, its output was increased from 160 hp to 200 hp. In contrast to the part-time four-wheel drive system of the Blazer/Jimmy, the Bravada was fitted with SmartTrak full-time all-wheel drive. Shared with the GMC Typhoon and the AWD Astro/Safari vans, SmartTrak used a BorgWarner 4472 transfer case; though forgoing low-range gearing, the system offered a 65%/35% rear/front torque split, shifting it when the system detected slippage.
During its production, the first-generation Bravada underwent minor detail changes. For 1992, the instrument panel was revised to further distinguish itself from the Blazer/Jimmy. For 1993, an overhead console was added (including a compass, temperature, and reading lights). As an option, a Gold package featured gold-colored badging and wheels.
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Common 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada problems
The 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada is known for several common problems based on complaints from owners of this car. These issues primarily relate to the engine, engine cooling, vehicle speed control, and electrical components.
Engine problems are one of the most frequently reported issues for the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada, with three complaints about the engine and engine cooling system. These issues can range from engine stalling to engine failure, and may be caused by faulty sensors or other engine components.
Vehicle speed control problems are another common issue for the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada, with three complaints about the vehicle speed control and the accelerator pedal. These issues can cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly or not at all, which can be a serious safety concern.
Electrical problems are also a common issue for the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada, with eight complaints about electrical issues. These problems can range from malfunctioning electrical components to complete electrical failure, and may be caused by faulty wiring or other electrical components.
To address these issues, it is recommended that owners of the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada perform regular maintenance and inspections on their vehicles. This may include flushing the cooling system every 60,000 miles, as well as checking for any signs of electrical or engine failure.
It is also recommended that owners of the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada consult with a qualified mechanic or dealership if they experience any of these issues. A professional can help diagnose and repair any problems with the vehicle, ensuring that it remains safe and reliable for years to come.
In summary, the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada is known for several common problems related to the engine, engine cooling, vehicle speed control, and electrical components. Regular maintenance and inspections, as well as consultation with a qualified mechanic or dealership, can help address these issues and ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
When did they stop making the Oldsmobile Bravada?
2004
The Oldsmobile Bravada is a mid-size luxury SUV that was sold by Oldsmobile from 1991 to 2004.
Is a 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada 4 wheel drive?
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada review: Our expert's take
Similar in concept to GMC's luxury-oriented Envoy model, Bravada's key difference is in its 4WD system. Called SmartTrack, it automatically switches between 2WD and 4WD as needed.
What was the last year of the Oldsmobile Bravada?
The Oldsmobile Bravada is a luxury Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), manufactured by Oldsmobile from 1990 until the company's discontinuation in 2004.
Where is the fuel filter located on a 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada?
The fuel filter is under the car on the left chassis /frame. Requires a disconnect tool (pretty cheap from any auto parts store made by a company called Lisle for at least one connection on the filter.
Is a 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada 4 wheel drive?
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada review: Our expert's take
Similar in concept to GMC's luxury-oriented Envoy model, Bravada's key difference is in its 4WD system. Called SmartTrack, it automatically switches between 2WD and 4WD as needed.
When did they stop making Oldsmobile Bravada?
January 12, 2004
On January 12, 2004, the final Oldsmobile Bravada rolled off the assembly line.
What was the last year of the Oldsmobile Bravada?
The Oldsmobile Bravada is a luxury Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), manufactured by Oldsmobile from 1990 until the company's discontinuation in 2004.
Where is the fuel filter located on a 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada?
The fuel filter is under the car on the left chassis /frame. Requires a disconnect tool (pretty cheap from any auto parts store made by a company called Lisle for at least one connection on the filter.
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Oldsmobile Bravada problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Suspension problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
The NHTSA has received 81 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-14
- VIN: 1GHDT13W3Y2
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-15
- VIN: 1GHDT13W8Y2
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HAZARD SWITCH INTERFERING WITH TURN SIGNAL OPERATION - THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL BECAME INOPERATIVE - ALL BULBS LIT UP EXCEPT FOR THE RIGHT SIDE MARKER LIGHT WHEN THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL WAS TURNED ON; HOWEVER, THE MARKER LIGHT AND ALL OTHERS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO FLASHED WITH THE 4-WAY FLASHERS. ALL BULBS AND THE FLASHER UNIT WAS REPLACED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. DURING FURTHER EXAMINATION ON 9/23/11 WHEN THE FLASHER SWITCH WAS JIGGLED THE TURN SIGNAL BEGAN WORKING AND THEN STOPPED BUT THEN WORKED AGAIN EACH TIME THAT THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WAS JIGGLED. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR A SIMILAR ISSUE WHERE THE HAZARD SWITCH INTERFERED WITH THE STOP LAMPS - CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V231000. TWO DEALERSHIPS AND OLDSMOBILE WERE CONTACTED REGARDING THIS AND THE ANSWER WAS THAT THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE. ONE OF THEM MENTIONED THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN DONE IN A YEAR PRIOR TO 2008 WHICH INVOLVED REPLACING THE HAZARD SWITCH. AN OLDSMOBILE REP STATED THAT THE 2008 RECALL ONLY PERTAINED TO VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN VIN NUMBERS BUT COULD NOT CONFIRM THAT THE REPLACEMENT HAZARD SWITCH INSTALLED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL WAS NOT FROM THE SAME STOCK AS THE SWITCH INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLES THAT HAD THE HAZARD SWITCH REPLACED IN THE 2008 RECALL. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-17
- VIN: 1GHDT13W3Y2
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: PLASTIC CLAMP HOLDING POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO RH SPLASH GUARD BROKE OPEN ALLOWING CABLE TO SHIFT FORWARD AND DROOP ONTO TOP OF IDLER ARM. SUBSEQUENT DETERIORATION OF CABLE JACKET CAUSED CABLE TO SHORT ON IDLER ARM, ENERGIZING CHASSIS OF VEHICLE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART, HEATING UP PARKING BRAKE CABLE, BURNING LH KICK PANEL, CARPET, INSULATION, AND PARKING BRAKE CABLE GROMMET AT FLOOR OF VEHICLE. SOLUTION WILL INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF STEEL/RUBBER HOLDING CLAMP. *KB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-09
- VIN: 1GHDT13W8Y2
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP SIGNAL AND THE ABS BEGAN TO ENGAGE SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE IN OPERATION WITH AN INCREASE IN THE STOPPING DISTANCE. WHEN REACHING THE DESTINATION, THE CONTACT DISABLED THE ABS FUSE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 114,000. UPDATED 03/15/11*LJ UPDATED 03/21/11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-03
- VIN: 1GHDT13W0Y2
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL*. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL DISPLAYS INACCURATE READINGS OF THE AMOUNT OF FUEL INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. AS A CONSEQUENCE HIS RISK FOR VEHICLE CRASH INCREASES SHOULD THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY STALL BECAUSE OF DEPLETED FUEL LEVELS.THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 48,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-28
- VIN: 1GHDT13W2Y2
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR ANOTHER DRIVER TO KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BRAKING AND/OR STOPPED WHICH COULD AVOID A CRASH. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO RECALL # 08V231000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING $372.00 FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HE SHOULD NOT HAVE PAID FOR THE REPAIR AND THEY WOULD REIMBURSE HIM; HOWEVER, SHORTLY AFTERWARDS A REPRESENTATIVE DENIED REIMBURSEMENT STATING THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT HAS NOT RECEIVED A REIMBURSEMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,008 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,667.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-09-19
- VIN: 1GHDT13W1Y2
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I PURCHASED A USED 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA IN JUNE 2008. THE VEHICLE PASSED STATE REQUIRED INSPECTION WITH NO ISSUES. ON 9/19/08 THE STOP LAMPS UNEXPECTEDLY BLEW ALL FOUR BULBS AND THE STOP LAMPS NOW DO NOT WORK AT ALL EVEN WITH NEW BULBS INSTALLED. UPON DOING INTERNET SEARCH FOR CAUSES AND REPAIR SOLUTIONS, I FOUND THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL IN 2001 REGARDING STOP LAMP/HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH FAILURES. I CALLED A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH HAD BEEN REPLACED DURING THE FIRST RECALL AND THEY COULD NOT DO THE REPAIR AGAIN, HOWEVER, I ALSO FOUND THAT A NEW RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED IN 2008 FOR THE SAME ISSUE. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS AND STOP LAMP SWITCH WITH NO RESOLUTION TO THE FAILURE OF THE STOP LAMPS. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT WILL COST ME $100 TO GET THE WIRING CHECKED AND I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF REPAIRS. IF THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE LIGHTING I BELIEVE THAT THE TESTING SHOULD BE AT NO COST. FAILURE OF THE STOP LAMPS PUTS MY FAMILY AT SERIOUS RISK OF INJURY IF VEHICLES BEHIND ME ARE NOT ABLE TO KNOW THAT I AM STOPPING. THE HIGHMOUNT LIGHTS,FLASHERS,BACK UP LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT AFFECTED...ONLY THE LOWER STOP LAMPS. I ALSO HAVE AN ISSUE WITH MULTI FUNCTION TURN SIGNAL SWITCH BEING LOOSE ON STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE PURCHASED THE PART BUT HAVE NOT HAD IT INSTALLED AS OF THE DATE OF THIS LETTER. WHEN ENGAGING THE SWITCH TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-26
- VIN: 1GHDT13WXY2
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE MUFFLER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT CROSS MEMBER OF THE FRAME WAS ROTTED AND READY TO BREAK LOOSE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 85,000. UPDATED 09/23/08 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE WAS A GASKET LEAK IN THE EXHAUST. UPDATED 09/25/08. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-30
- VIN: 1GHDT13W5Y2
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AT 60000 MILES HAVE HAD TO HAVE TOTAL BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED ABS COMPUTER , BRAKE POWER BOOSTER , MASTER CYLINDER,A BRAKE LINE . ALSO MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE HAS BEEN BOUND-UP FOR 9 MONTHS MY VEHICLE WONT EVEN ROLL ON AN INCLINE. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-05
- VIN: 1G3WX52H3YF
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I HAVE A 2000 OLDS INTRIGUE THAT MY MOTHER LEFT TO ME WHEN SHE PASSED AWAY IN 2002. I ALSO JUST PURCHASED A USED 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM FOR MY TEENAGED SON. BOTH OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE THE TURN SIGNAL/MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH MALFUNCTION. I CALLED THE 1800 NUMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL (ON THIS SITE) AND WAS TOLD THAT SINCE IT WAS NOT A CURRENT RECALL, I COULD NOT HAVE THE SWITCHES REPAIRED AS PART OF THE RECALL. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE REGARDING THE RECALL? I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF EITHER VEHICLE IN REGARDS TO THE RECALL SINCE I WASN'T THE OWNER AT THE TIME. PLEASE ADVISE. THANKS!*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-29
- VIN: 1GHDT13W6Y2
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA WHEN ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF ALL ELECTRICAL FEATURES IN CAR DIED, INCLUDING POWER DOOR LOOKS. THE MANUAL RELEASE MECHANISM FORTHE DOORS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. THEY APPEARED TO BE HELD DOWN BY THE DOOR LOCK POWER CIRCUIT. THIS TRAPPED THE DRIVER INSIDE. POLICE WERE CALLED AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS AND CONFIRMED THAT THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO USE THE MANUAL RELEASE MECHANISM SINCE IT WAS ALSO INOPERATIVE. THEY FINALLY BROKE A WINDOW TO RELEASE THE DRIVER. CAR WAS TOWED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND A FULL ELECTRICAL CHECK OF THE SYSTEM WAS PERFORMED AND THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. NO REASON WAS PROVIDED FOR THE FAILURE. THE OLD BATTERY IS STILL ACCESSIBLE BUT I BELIEVE THAT THE PROBLEM IS SOMEWHERE IN THE COMPUTER CIRCUITS THAT KEPT THE LOCKS IN THE LOCK POSITION UNTIL THE BATERY FAILED.
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-12-25
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GHDT13W5Y2
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: PURCHASED 96 GRAND AM IN 98 FOUND IT TO BE WRECKED AFTER I TRADED IN 02 FOR OLD'S BRAVADA WITH MILEAGE ROLL BACK AT BAD DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SEVERAL WRECKS DUE TO MANUFACTURES DEFECT LET GO BACK TO GMAC FINANCING BECAUSE BAD DEALERS COULD FINANCE BAD DEALS THROUGH THEM. PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP!!!!! *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-16
- VIN: 1GHDT13W7Y2
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADAS WERE RECALLED UNDER NOTICE 01V364006, BUT HIS VEHICLE'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLASHERS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK DUE TO SAME FAILURE THAT WAS STATED IN RECALL 01V364006. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE BOTH 64,000. *AK THE CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 04/09/07. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GHDT13W2Y2
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA BEGAN SMOKING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED FROM THE DRIVER'S DOOR ON BACK. BOTH REAR TIRES AND RIMS MELTED. FIRE DEPT COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *NM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-20
- VIN: 1GHDT13W1Y2
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY SUN GEAR WENT OUT IN MY 200 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. *JB
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-24
- VIN: 1GHDT13W7Y2
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I BOUGHT A USED CAR FROM THE DEALER, BUT THE CAR HAS A PROBLEM. THE SALESMAN WHO SOLD ME THE CAR AT THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE GOING TO FIX IT AND THEY TRIED TO FIX IT 4 TIMES ALREADY. AFTER 4 TRIES THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. I THINK THEY ARE WAITING FOR THE 30 DAY GUARANTEE TO END BEFORE I DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, SO THEN I NEED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS MYSELF. THEY KEEP TELLING THAT THE CAR IS FIXED, BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. I CAN FEEL THE PROBLEM EVERY TIME I DRIVE, AND THEY ADMIT THAT THEY CAN FEEL IT AS WELL, WHEN THEY TEST DRIVE THE CAR. *NM
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-23
- VIN: 1GHDX03E3YD
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: BRIDGESTONE TIRE P215/70R15 MS SEPARATED AND TREAD CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE INCLUDING : FUEL TANK DAMAGE , TORE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AWAY FROM VEHICLE AND TORE OFF GAS CAP. COSMETIC DAMAGE AS WELL INCLUDING REAR BUMPER AND SIDE RUNNING BOARD ON 2000 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE THIS IS THE SECOND SUCH INCIDENT. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS IN JULY OF 2005 AND THE FRONT TIRE SEPARATED DESTROYING FRONT HEADLIGHT ,BUMPER FRONT QUARTER PANEL . APPROX $1700.00 DAMAGE. *NM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-12
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THIS CAR IS ALL WHEEL DRIVE. THE FRONT HUBS SEEM TO ONLY LAST ABOUT 20K MILES. THERE IS LESS THAN 60K MILES ON THE CAR. IT NEEDS NEW HUBS THIS WILL BE THE 3RD SET ON THE CAR. THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IF THEY FAIL.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-13
- VIN: 1GHDT13W7Y2
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 01V364000 CONCERNING MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK *SC *JB
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-07
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WELL I JUST WANTED TO REOPRT THAT THE CAR THAT I HAVE HAS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE I FIRST GOT IT AND THEIR WAS NO WARRANTY ON THE CAR AND I DID NOT NOTICE THE PROBLEM BUT NOW TO ME, I SEE ALOT OF CARS THAT ARE THE SAME AND IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS LIKE THE AIR BAG LOOKS LIKE IT IS GONNA POP OUT THE SIGNAL LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS GOING OUT THE IN THE FRONT, THE STEERING WHEEL TO ME ITS NOT SAFE CAUSE U CAN FEEL WHEN U TURN OR STOP THERE IS THIS FUNNY FEELING THAT U CAN FEEL AND WHEN U STOMP THE BREAKS U FEEL THE BRAKES AND STEERING IT FEELS LIKE ITS LOOSE AND I DONT THINK THAT THIS VEHICLE IS SAFE.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: VINYL ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO PEEL. ITS NOW ALL WRINKLED UP. FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY ALERO NEED TO BE CHANGED MORE OFTEN THAN OTHER CARS IVE OWNED IN THE PAST. AVE BEEN THROUGH 2 RECALLS ALREADY WITH THIS CAR.. WITH THE GEAR SHIFT, AND THE BLINKERS. WISH I HAD BOUGHT SOMETHING ELSE.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-04
- VIN: 1GHDT13W6Y2
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I OWN A 2000 OLDS BRAVADA SUV, I RECENTLY HAD A PROBLAM WITH MY TURN SIGNALS AND TOOK THE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THEY SAID I HAD A SHORT IN THE SWITCH AND REPAIRED IT.I PAID THE BILL. WHEN I GOT HOME I STARTED SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET.THE PART NUMBER 26100837 SWITCH (TURN SIGNAL / HAZARD SWITCH) APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PART THAT WAS LISTED IN A RECALL NOTICE FROM GM BY THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY ADMIN. MY QUESTION IS , IS THIS THE SAME PART, AND SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR A RECALLED ITEM?*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-15
- VIN: 1GHDT13W8Y2
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. *BF THE HEAD LAMP FAILURE WAS RECURRENT. THEY WOULD GO OFF AND STAY OFF FOR 30 MINUTES THEN COME BACK ON FOR A MINUTE TO A HALF AN HOUR, THEN WORK INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH OUT THE DAY, THE BATTERY WENT DEAD, THE COMPASS UNIT FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES. *SC *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-29
- VIN: 1GHDT13W3Y2
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: THERE WAS A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL GAUGE. THE TANK MODULE AND FUEL TANK CRACKED. REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-15
- VIN: 1GHDT13W8Y2
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING OVER 60 MPH THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE TRANSFER CASE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CLUTCH IN THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPAIRED.*JB
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
- Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM . NOTE: THIS CAMPAIGN IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 01V364).
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
- Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002, WITH MAILINGS TO OWNERS OF 2000 AND EARLY 2001 VEHICLES. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE PAYLOAD SHOWN ON THE LABEL IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM VALIDATED PAYLOAD. IF THE VEHICLE WERE LOADED TO THE INCORRECTLY LABELED PAYLOAD, IT MAY NOT RIDE AND HANDLE IN THE MANNER THAT THE DRIVER EXPECTS.
- Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OR AN INABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHIN EXPECTED STOPPING DISTANCES.
- Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL FOR INSTALLATION ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.
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I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share that I've been absolutely loving my Bravada since the day I bought it. It had around 23,000 miles on it when I first got it, and now, 6 years later, it has around 60,000 miles on it. I can't express how much I adore this car!
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I love this car! When I was shopping around for a new car in 2003, I couldn't find any vehicle in its class that could compare. I really like the looks of it both inside and out. It handles better than the newer SUVs that have replaced it around corners. The plush interior stays clean and looks brand new even 3 years later. I have had some minor problems, but they were all fixed by the dealer under warranty, so who cares!
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Love it! So far we have had only a few problems. It looks great!
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I purchased my 2000 Bravada back in 2008 with 89,000 miles on it. I must say, I never expected to fall in love with a vehicle so much! It's an absolute joy to drive and makes me feel cool every time I'm behind the wheel. While there are a few squeaky interior parts, I haven't had a single problem with this vehicle. The gas gauge was broken when I bought it, and the doors sag a little on the driver and passenger side, but it's over 10 years old, so it's understandable. It handles snow like a charm and I've never been stuck. I even took it mudding once and it had no problems. While there is some road noise, it's not unbearable. The cargo space is also plentiful. The only issue I've had is that the AWD on mine jerks when I turn too sharply, which can be a bit annoying, but I haven't heard of anyone else having this problem. Overall, it's an awesome truck!
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Great handling, smooth power, tight body, and good looks. The usable space is also well thought out, making it a great family vehicle without having to get a monster SUV. I know it's a jazzed up Blazer, but it has more class and looks and is quite different, with SmartTrac to boot!
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Royce Murazik 2024-11-18
I wouldn't say that this was the worst car I have ever purchased. I bought it in 2007 and finished my last payment in January 2010. I didn't experience any problems while I was making payments. As soon as I paid it off, the fuel pump went out. Fortunately, a friend helped me change it and I was back on the road. Then in February, the radiator busted on the highway. I got it fixed without any issues. In April, the CV joint broke, but it was a good thing that it broke as soon as I got home. I got it fixed, but unfortunately, the ABS broke when the CV joint broke and I didn't know that I had to replace the arms as well. Additionally, no one knew that the wheel bearings were bad. So this year alone, I've paid $1545 in repairs. However, other than these small things, it's a good vehicle.
Frank McClure 2024-09-16
The SVC AWD Light has been on since one week after purchase, despite numerous trips to the dealership. Unfortunately, my experience with the 2000 Bravada, which I purchased in April 2001 with only 18k miles, has been a nightmare. I have had to replace the radiator, radiator fan, actuator, computer modules, steering column switches, and more. Based on my experience, I would not recommend purchasing this vehicle. It has depreciated significantly in value, and I am concerned about the financial loss I will incur.
Elliott Hickle 2024-07-02
I initially had high hopes for this car, but unfortunately, it started having multiple problems. It ended up costing me a lot of money, so I decided to get rid of it. I now have a Toyota, which runs a lot better. Based on my experience, I would not recommend the Oldsmobile Bravada. I suggest considering a reliable Japanese car instead. Overall, my experience with this vehicle was not great.
Morris Welch 2024-06-17
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my Oldsmobile Bravada. I bought it back in April of 2005 and unfortunately, it became completely immobile just 2 months later. However, after a $2,000 transmission repair (at 85,000 miles), I'm finally getting it back! Despite the transmission problems that this vehicle has had in the past, I still love it. I would recommend purchasing a warranty just to be on the safe side. Take care!
Jaylon Schimmel 2024-06-13
I owned this car for one year, lost brakes and ended in a ditch. The car had 70000 miles only. Checked the car. The frame was corroded. Factory undercoating was ridiculous and was not existing anymore (thinner than onion skin). The brake lines were badly corroded, and broken under the rear, driver side door, over the frame and below the cabin. Totaled the car.