MYRModel Year Report

2000 Oldsmobile Bravada

● Typical for this model
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:40.254Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
76
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1993: 44 complaints 1993 1994: 91 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 77 complaints 1997: 104 complaints 1997 1998: 98 complaints 1999: 60 complaints 2000: 76 complaints 2000 76 2001: 33 complaints 2002: 238 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints
1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 44 complaints 1993 1994: 91 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 77 complaints 1996 1997: 104 complaints 1997 1998: 98 complaints 1998 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 76 complaints 2000 76 2001: 33 complaints 2001 2002: 238 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints 2004
1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 44 complaints 1993 1994: 91 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 77 complaints 1996 1997: 104 complaints 1997 1998: 98 complaints 1998 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 76 complaints 2000 76 2001: 33 complaints 2001 2002: 238 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints 2004

2000: 76 complaints

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YearComplaints
199144
199256
199344
199491
19952
199677
1997104
199898
199960
200076
200133
2002238
200327
200413

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

21% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and horn.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The wiring harness in our 2000, Oldsmobile Bravada caught fire. It appears as though it chfed through and shorted. The chafing occurred where the harness was bent over the a/c return (?). It appears to be a design flaw.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-01

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-04

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, 2020-09-14

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Exterior lighting

21% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing switch and brake lights.

Power train

20% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

CRASHFIRE

Suspension

16% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing front and upper ball joint.

CRASHFIRE

Engine and engine cooling

16% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

CRASHFIRE
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Consumer is concerned about possible vehicle fire due to the oil leak.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-18

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2000-10-18Equipment00V258001 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…

    Remedy: Owners will be sent a new label for installation on the driver's door of the vehicle.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2001-09-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-12-20 Loss of stop lamp illumination
  3. R
    2002-04-15Exterior lighting01V364000 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…

    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.…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2002-09-10Recall queryClosed 2003-03-07 Front control arm ball joints
  5. I
    2008-02-28Recall queryClosed 2008-07-09 Hazard light switch failure
  6. R
    2008-06-17Exterior lighting08V231000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Oldsmobile Bravada — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V258001 · Equipment
  • Recall 01V364000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 08V231000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.