2004 Oldsmobile Bravada: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel system, gasoline.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2005
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I was in a full impact collision driverside front took all impact of another vehicles front end. NO airbags deployed in my 2004 bravada!!”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2022
“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”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2021
“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!!!”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2020
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“There is a crack in my exhaust manifold, is there a recall or a extended coverage. Also the head lights are shutting off while driving especially at night.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2017
“Hello I bought an 2004 oldsmobile bravada on 2/25/2012 the seller told me that the truck had 100,000 miles, but after I bought it and when a got home I check the record of the truck in vincarhistory. As a result I found out that it has 62,000 miles more of what it supposed to be and seller never told me anything. What can I do in this case because I don't want to have any problems??? *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2012
“Gas gauge , oil pressure, tachometer and speedometer all give false readings. This cause the inability to accurately maintain speed in accordance with speed limits. It also makes it impossible to determine fuel level which can lead to running out of gas while driving. Vehicle was looked at by dealer and determine instrument cluster is defective. Repair required cluster be sent to repair shop at a cost of $750. I did mot have this fixed since I have never heard of this kind of failure being the customers responsibility since vehicle safe operation is dependent on it. The vehicle is a 2004 oldsmobile bravada suv. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2010
“I currently own a 2004 olds bravada with a 4.2 ltr engine. I noticed a loud ticking noise. I discoveredbthere was a crack in the exhaust manifold. I have never had this happen to any of my cars. Apparently I do not stand alone. I have discovered countless gm owners of this type of vehicle with exact same problem. I think gm should have recalled this defect. I believe if all this is happening it is poisoning our atmosphere with all these exhaust leaks based on poor craftsmanship of this particular product. I think the epa should be made aware of this incident. *tr”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2008
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile bravada. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle ran out of fuel. The fuel gauge displayed that the fuel tank was full. The contact stated that the fuel gauge did not show the accurate amount of fuel in the vehicle and the reading would fluctuate sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile bravada. The contact noticed failure with the fuel housing while placing fuel in the vehicle. The dealer repaired the failure at the cost of $799.65 by installing a new fuel pump and housing. The failure mileage was 82,548 and current mileage was 85,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2007
“While driving consumer' vehicle was hit on driver's side. Vehicle was totaled. Side and frontal air bags did not deploy. Consumer states the vehicle was equipped with defective equipment. Dealer came out to do an investigation, and stated vehicle was fine.*ak the consumer contacted the oldsmobile customer assistance center july 16. *tc”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FLASHER MODULES WITH A NEW FLASHER MODULE DESIGNED WITH SEALED RELAYS AND MORE DURABLE CONTACT MATERIAL INSIDE OF THE RELAYS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2005. ISUZU BEGAN MAILING OWNER LETTERS ON AUGUST 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, AND OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
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Is the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline.
Does the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:brake lights. 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.