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Oldsmobile Bravada years to avoid

The Oldsmobile Bravada years to avoid are 2002, 1997, 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1995 is the cleanest year on record.

1,346

Total complaints

27

Recall campaigns

1991–2004

Years covered

3

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Bravada years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2002High complaint rate337
1997High complaint rate158
1998High complaint rate139

Every Bravada year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2004232
2003377
2002avoid33710
2001471
20001043
1999990
1998avoid1392
1997avoid1583
19961045
199521
19941163
1993542
1992652
1991613

Common questions

What are the worst Oldsmobile Bravada years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Bravada years to avoid are 2002, 1997, 1998. The cleanest year on record is 1995.

What is the best year for the Oldsmobile Bravada?

By complaint volume, 1995 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Bravada years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Bravada have?

Across all model years, the Bravada has 27 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,346 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.