MYRModel Year Report

2001 Oldsmobile Bravada

▲ Better than typical
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:43:06.091Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Bravada Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 91 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 77 complaints 1997: 104 complaints 1997 1998: 98 complaints 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 33 complaints 2001 2002: 238 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints 2004
2001: 33 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
199144
199256
199343
199491
19952
199677
1997104
199898
199960
200076
200133
2002238
200327
200413

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12%

12% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

SUBJECT: GROSS MECHANIC ERROR , POSSIBLE FIRE / EXPLOSIVE SITUATION WHILE IN PALM BAY FL, I HAD MY FUEL FILTER CHANGED AT TIRE KINGDOM FOR ABOUT $90.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140617

WHILE DRIVING CAN SMELL FUMES IN CAR. CONSUMER HAS HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH 1999, AND 2000 VEHICLES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010412

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

SUBJECT: GROSS MECHANIC ERROR , POSSIBLE FIRE / EXPLOSIVE SITUATION WHILE IN PALM BAY FL, I HAD MY FUEL FILTER CHANGED AT TIRE KINGDOM FOR ABOUT $90.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140617

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20010906 — PE (closed 20011220)

LOSS OF STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION

R 20020415 — exterior lighting

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

I 20080228 — RQ (closed 20080709)

HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Oldsmobile Bravada — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V364000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1991 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ◆ 1997 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.