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2000 Oldsmobile Bravada problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada sits mid-pack among Bravada years: 104 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 82, with 3 recalls and 3 closed investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (17), lighting (16), and transmission (15), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

104

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

3

Investigations

9

Crash-involved

10

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Bravada years?

Bravada NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted337 complaints1991: 61 complaints1992: 65 complaints1993: 54 complaints1994: 116 complaints1995: 2 complaints1996: 104 complaints1997: 158 complaints1998: 139 complaints1999: 99 complaints2000: 104 complaints2001: 47 complaints2002: 337 complaints2003: 37 complaints2004: 23 complaints
Bravada NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1716%
Lighting1615%
Transmission1514%
Engine1212%
Suspension1212%
Brakes99%
Speed Control66%
Fuel System44%
Body & Structure33%
Airbags22%
Steering22%
Visibility & Wipers22%
Other11%
Tires & Wheels11%
Latches & Locks11%
Seat Belts11%

Does the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V231000LightingMay 21, 2008 · 5,862 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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).

01V364000LightingDecember 3, 2001 · 506,377 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

00V258001OtherSeptember 8, 2000 · 223,194 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OR AN INABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHIN EXPECTED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL FOR INSTALLATION ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“PURCHASED 96 GRAND AM IN 98 FOUND IT TO BE WRECKED AFTER I TRADED IN 02 FOR OLD'S BRAVADA WITH MILEAGE ROLL BACK AT BAD DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SEVERAL WRECKS DUE TO MANUFACTURES DEFECT LET GO BACK TO GMAC FINANCING BECAUSE BAD DEALERS COULD FINANCE BAD DEALS THROUGH THEM. PLEASE CONTACT ME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 25, 2005 · crash · fire

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · September 14, 2020

“PURCHASED 96 GRAND AM IN 98 FOUND IT TO BE WRECKED AFTER I TRADED IN 02 FOR OLD'S BRAVADA WITH MILEAGE ROLL BACK AT BAD DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SEVERAL WRECKS DUE TO MANUFACTURES DEFECT LET GO BACK TO GMAC FINANCING BECAUSE BAD DEALERS COULD FINANCE BAD DEALS THROUGH THEM. PLEASE CONTACT ME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 25, 2005 · crash · fire

“PURCHASED 96 GRAND AM IN 98 FOUND IT TO BE WRECKED AFTER I TRADED IN 02 FOR OLD'S BRAVADA WITH MILEAGE ROLL BACK AT BAD DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SEVERAL WRECKS DUE TO MANUFACTURES DEFECT LET GO BACK TO GMAC FINANCING BECAUSE BAD DEALERS COULD FINANCE BAD DEALS THROUGH THEM. PLEASE CONTACT ME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · December 25, 2005 · crash · fire

“PURCHASED 96 GRAND AM IN 98 FOUND IT TO BE WRECKED AFTER I TRADED IN 02 FOR OLD'S BRAVADA WITH MILEAGE ROLL BACK AT BAD DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SEVERAL WRECKS DUE TO MANUFACTURES DEFECT LET GO BACK TO GMAC FINANCING BECAUSE BAD DEALERS COULD FINANCE BAD DEALS THROUGH THEM. PLEASE CONTACT ME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 25, 2005 · crash · fire

2000 Oldsmobile Bravada — common questions

Is the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?

It is close to typical for the Bravada: 104 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and 3 investigations on file.

What are the most common 2000 Bravada problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (17 complaints), lighting (16 complaints), transmission (15 complaints).

Does the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 3 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Oldsmobile Bravada years should you avoid?

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

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.