2000 Oldsmobile Bravada Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bravada years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada. That ranks 5th out of 10 Bravada model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints, 21%), typically at around 104,576 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 76owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 21% | 104,576 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 18% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 16% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 14% | 43,388 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 13% | 83,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 8% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 8% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 95,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 19,965 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 79,152 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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).
Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch; exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could result in a loss of control of the vehicle or an inability to stop the vehicle within expected stopping distances.
Fix: Owners will be sent a new label for installation on the driver's door of the vehicle.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hazard light switch failure (RQ08001) — opened Feb 28, 2008, closed Jul 9, 2008, led to recall 08V231000.
- Front control arm ball joints (RQ02012) — opened Sep 10, 2002, closed Mar 7, 2003, led to recall 01V200000.
- Loss of stop lamp illumination (PE01032) — opened Sep 6, 2001, closed Dec 20, 2001, led to recall 01V364000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Oldsmobile Bravada years
← 1999 Bravada · 2001 Bravada →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Bravada | 13 | 2 |
| 2003 Bravada | 27 | 7 |
| 2002 Bravada | 238 | 10 |
| 2001 Bravada | 33 | 1 |
| 2000 | 76 | 3 |
| 1999 Bravada | 60 | 0 |
| 1998 Bravada | 98 | 2 |
| 1997 Bravada | 104 | 2 |
| 1996 Bravada | 77 | 3 |
| 1995 Bravada | 2 | 0 |
See all Oldsmobile Bravada problems by year, every Oldsmobile model, or the VIN decoder.
Similar Oldsmobile models
Embed this 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bravada model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.