2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 44 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 91 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 77 |
| 1997 | 104 |
| 1998 | 98 |
| 1999 | 60 |
| 2000 | 76 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 238 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 13 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
14% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, BUT THEY COULD NOT LOCATE IT. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING AND RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *NLM
NHTSA ODI report, 20030304
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 ?
NHTSA ODI report, 20200914
5% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.
4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.
4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.
4% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 SHOW
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL FOR INSTALLATION ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.
Campaign 00V258001 — check if this car was fixed
LOSS OF STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION
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 CENT
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. TH
Campaign 01V364000 — check if this car was fixed
FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS
HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
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
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
Campaign 08V231000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 00V258001 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 01V364000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08V231000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.