Oldsmobile Bravada Problems by Year
NHTSA has 728 owner complaints and 21 safety recalls on file for the Oldsmobile Bravada, across 10 model years (1995–2004). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (238). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Oldsmobile Bravada years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Bravada year: 2002. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 Bravada: 238 complaints, 10 recalls
- 1997 Bravada: 104 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1998 Bravada: 98 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 Bravada: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 Bravada: 13 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2003 Bravada: 27 complaints, 7 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Oldsmobile Bravada problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 130 | 9 | 7 |
| Electrical System problems | 127 | 9 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 106 | 8 | 2 |
| Visibility | 95 | 7 | 3 |
| Suspension | 81 | 9 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 73 | 9 | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 40 | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 38 | 7 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 9 | 27 |
| Structure | 37 | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 35 | 9 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 5 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 23 | 6 | 3 |
| Seats | 21 | 6 | 1 |
| Tires | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Equipment | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Oldsmobile Bravada problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2002: power train (53)
All Oldsmobile Bravada model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Bravada | 13 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 Bravada | 27 | 7 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 Bravada | 238 | 10 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Bravada | 33 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2000 Bravada | 76 | 3 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 Bravada | 60 | 0 | — | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1998 Bravada | 98 | 2 | — | Visibility | More complaints than other years |
| 1997 Bravada | 104 | 2 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 1996 Bravada | 77 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 1995 Bravada | 2 | 0 | — | Latches/locks/linkages |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Oldsmobile Bravada years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (238) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Bravada year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Oldsmobile Bravada?
Power Train, with 130 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Bravada have?
21 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.