2001 Oldsmobile Bravada

▲ Better than typical

2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:08.390Z

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

2001: 33 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1991	44
1992	56
1993	44
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

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

POWER TRAIN 33%

33% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

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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

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21%

21% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and radiator assembly.

FIRE

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RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 63,000 MILES. THIS WAS DUE TO BUILD UP OF GUNK CAUSED BY DEX COOL. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20061111

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE CAUSE IS STILL UNKNOWN, AND THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT FIX PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. PH

NHTSA ODI report, 20021209

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 15%

15% of complaints: exterior lighting — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and brake lights.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and horn.

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 (11 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 01V364000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1993 ● 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, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.