2000 Oldsmobile Bravada: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 76 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (17% of complaints); the 2001 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Sep 2020
“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”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2011
“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”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2009
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“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.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2009
“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.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2009
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2008
“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”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2007
“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”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2006
“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”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2006
“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”Owner report · Suspension · Dec 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL FOR INSTALLATION ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.
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.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> . NOTE: THIS CAMPAIGN IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 01V364).
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2000 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
NHTSA has 76 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada. The most complained-about area is electrical system (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 64,500 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment:other:labels. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.