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2000 Oldsmobile Bravada Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada, most often about the electrical (21% of complaints, typically around 104,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Bravada model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada problems
Electrical
16 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 104,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, horn.
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 asap!!!!!
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada when engine was turned off all electrical features in car died, including power door looks. The manual release mechanism forthe doors were also inoperative. They appeared to be held down by the door lock power circuit. This trapped the driver inside. Police were called and they were unable to…
Transmission
14 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive), axle hubs, driveline.
At 60000 miles have had to have total brake system replaced ABS computer , brake power booster , master cylinder,a brake line . Also my 4 wheel drive transfer case has been bound-up for 9 months my vehicle wont even roll on an incline.
I just purchased my 2000 Bravada in december of 2002 and it had less than 25,000 miles on it. I do not do heavy driving, mostly open road and no towing, and was very surprised when all of a sudden my transmission went out two months and 1,700 miles after the power train warranty expired. When I called the dealership…
Lights
12 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, hazard flashing warning lights, turn signal, fog lights.
I recently purchased a my2000 Oldsmobile Bravada from a private party. Upon driving the vehicle home, I realized that the brake lights did not function. Upon further investigation, I found that the hazard flashers also did not work. I found a recall notice on the NHTSA website which covers this vehicle, which…
The consumer experienced the same problem as stated in recall 01v364000 concerning multi function switch. The dealership would not repair the problem free of charge because the VIN was not included.
Suspension
11 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: front, rear, multiple axle.
Right upper balljoint broke while driving around 20 miles per hour. I turned a corner going slow and felt a bump. The steering wheel was not turned staight, but the Bravada was going straight.
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 asap!!!!!
Engine
10 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
I have noticed in 2003 that on trips of 2 hours or more that our Bravada will stall and I'll pull over for 5-10 minutes letting it rest and then will start it back up and then another 1/2 hour down the road it will stall again. Most noticeably this happened to me on december 27, 2003 during a road trip back from…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the muffler. When the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, he was informed that the transmission mount cross member of the frame was rotted and ready to break loose. The current and failure mileages were 85,000. Updated 09/23/08 the…
Speed control
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
While stopping at a traffic light or a stop sign vehicle would accelerate without warning. Owner has made contact with the dealership. The throttle butterfly plate became stuck in the throttle body assembly. When the consumer tried to accelerate from a stop additional pressure on the gas pedal was required. The…
Brakes
6 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist.
At 60000 miles have had to have total brake system replaced ABS computer , brake power booster , master cylinder,a brake line . Also my 4 wheel drive transfer case has been bound-up for 9 months my vehicle wont even roll on an incline.
Vehicle had bad pulsation in brake pedal and whole vehicle vibrated when braking, dealer said front rotors were warped, replaced front rotors w/ 46,900 mi, still had small vibration and w/in 2 weeks pulsation started again and continued to get worse, took to another mechanic who said front rotors were warped again…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: fuel injection system, delivery.
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 asap!!!!!
. The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada. The contact stated that the fuel gauges on the instrument control panel displays inaccurate readings of the amount of fuel inside of the fuel tank. As a consequence his risk for vehicle crash increases should the vehicle unexpectedly stall because of depleted fuel…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada recalls
Lights: switch
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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).
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: switch
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: This could result in a loss of control of the vehicle or an inability to stop the vehicle within expected stopping distances.
Fix: Owners will be sent a new label for installation on the driver's door of the vehicle.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hazard light switch failure
Summary
On november 30, 2001, general motors (gm) conducted safety recall 01v-364 for the subject vehicles built between september 16, 1999 and august 28, 2001 to remedy a defective hazard switch that would cause a loss of hazard and stop lamp illumination.the hazard switch is contained within the vehicle multifunction switch.odi opened this investigation based on reports that some consumers were not notified of the original recall or that they had repairs done under 01v-364 but experienced subsequent multifunction switch failures.the multifunction switch supports the operation of cruise control, windshield wipers, exterior lighting and turn signals in addition to hazard and stop lamps. On may 21, 2
Front control arm ball joints
Summary
See attached page.
Loss of stop lamp illumination
Questions about the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (16 complaints, typically around 104,500 miles); transmission (14 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); lights (12 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 21, 2008 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Oldsmobile Bravada?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Bravada model year since 2000, with 76 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.