Menu

2001 Oldsmobile BravadaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

67
CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years51% below the Bravada median · #11 of 13 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints336 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage63kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 17, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada has problems

33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train100
Engine and engine cooling61
Service brakes, hydraulic50
Fuel system, gasoline40
Air bags32
Electrical system30
Exterior lighting30
Structure20
Suspension21
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 Oldsmobile Bravada recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Brake lights: switch

Recall 01V-364 · Dec 3, 2001 · 506,377 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Oldsmobile.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Bravada year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bravada median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2001 Oldsmobile Bravada safety ratings

2001 Oldsmobile Bravada 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 2 stars (0.0% risk)
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada, and the recalls they led to.

  1. LOSS OF STOP LAMP ILLUMINATIONPE01032 · closed Dec 20, 2001
    Led to recall 01V-364
  2. HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURERQ08001 · closed Jul 9, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-231
In owners' words

What Bravada owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SUBJECT: GROSS MECHANIC ERROR, POSSIBLE FIRE / EXPLOSIVE SITUATION WHILE IN PALM BAY FL, I HAD MY FUEL FILTER CHANGED AT TIRE KINGDOM FOR ABOUT $90. THEIR MECHANIC INSTALLED A FUEL FILTER THAT RATTLED / DEFECTIVE AND HE DESTROYER THE FUEL LINE IT MOUNTED TO. THE TIRE KINGDOM MECHANIC, THREW OUT THE…
Complaint 10598739 · Jun 17, 2014 · 163,000 miles
1. OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA WITH SMARTRAK AT 48,000 MILES AND GOOD CONDITION DEVELOPED DRIVETRAIN BINDING / LOCKING UP OVER SEVERAL MONTHS. 2. THE PROBLEM STARTED AS A MINOR BINDING WHEN BACKING OUT OR IN TIGHT FORWARD TURNS. NOW DRIVETRAIN ACTUALLY LOCKS UP IN TIGHT TURNING POSITION. HAVE TO PLAY WITH…
Complaint 10251057 · Dec 8, 2008 · 48,000 miles
MY WIFE DROVE TO THE STORE AND WHEN SHE LEFT, THERE WAS NO REVERSE GEAR. A STRANGER HAD TO PUSH IT BACKWARDS SO, SHE COULD GET IT HOME. THE TRANSMISSION SUN SHELL GEAR WAS BROKEN SO THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Complaint 10161881 · Jul 8, 2006 · 60,000 miles

Own a 2001 Bravada?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.