Oldsmobile Bravada complaints by model year
962 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 | 238 | 18 | 7 | 10 |
| 2001 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 76 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| 1999 | 60 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 98 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 104 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 1996 | 77 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 91 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | 43 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 56 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 44 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1995–2004. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 0 | 4 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 53 | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 8 | 18 | 19 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 47 | 7 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 0 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 46 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 0 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Oldsmobile Bravada recalls (24)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Bravada model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V231000 | May 21, 2008 | MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH | 2000 | — |
| 05V198000 | May 5, 2005 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURE | 2003, 2004 | — |
| 04V527000 | Nov 1, 2004 | GM/BRAKE LAMP FAILURE | 2002, 2003, 2004 | — |
| 04V289000 | Jun 23, 2004 | GM/ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AIR SUSPENSION | 2002 | — |
| 04V201000 | Apr 28, 2004 | GM/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES | 2002 | — |
| 04V046000 | Feb 4, 2004 | GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY | 2002, 2003 | — |
| 03V250000 | Jul 15, 2003 | GM/FMVSS 225/OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION | 2002, 2003 | — |
| 03V159000 | Apr 28, 2003 | GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR | 1996 | — |
| 03V151000 | Apr 23, 2003 | GM/BRAKE PIPE | 2003 | — |
| 03V117000 | Mar 31, 2003 | GM/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1997 | — |
| 03V096000 | Mar 19, 2003 | GM/FMVSS 101/208/INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER | 2002 | — |
| 03V075000 | Mar 6, 2003 | GM/FMVSS 114/MECHANICAL OVERRIDE | 2002, 2003 | — |
| 02V121000 | Aug 23, 2002 | GM/FUEL FILTER FITTING | 2002 | — |
| 02V222000 | Aug 9, 2002 | GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR | 2002, 2003 | — |
| 01V364000 | Dec 3, 2001 | GM/MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH | 2000, 2001 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Oldsmobile Bravada FAQ
How many recalls has the Oldsmobile Bravada had?
NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns that cover at least one Oldsmobile Bravada model year from 1991 to 2004. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Oldsmobile Bravada year has the most complaints?
Among the last 14 model years with settled counts, the 2002 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (238) and the 1995 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Oldsmobile Bravada problems?
Across the 1995–2004 model years, owners most often name the power train, electrical system, engine and engine cooling in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Oldsmobile Bravada get?
EPA rates the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada at 16 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.