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2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada, most often about the transmission (30% of complaints, typically around 63,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Bravada model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada problems
Transmission
10 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle hubs, axle assembly, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
My wife drove to the store and when she left, there was no reverse gear. A stranger had to push it backwards so, she could get it home. The transmission sun shell gear was broken so the transmission had to be replaced.
I am the owner of a 2001 olds Bravada and recently my complete transmission has failed. Last year I took my vehicle to the olds dealer complaining of straining to change gears. They told me that it was not my transmission, but a part of the emmission and they were fixing the problem because I had purchased the gmpp…
Engine
6 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada with 48,000 miles on it. The engine literally exploded while we were driving it and needed the engine and several other parts replaced. No reason was given to US by the dearlership for the malfunction. Now october, 27,2003. The electrical system is malfuntioning. The headlights turn off when…
The automobile over heated because the thermostat in the engine bloc rusted through and water boiled out. According to the mechanic or supervisor, raymond roper, many components needed to be replaced. I had my car maintained at a gmc service as long as I had the car. Although I had not had it serviced for two years or…
Brakes
6 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
My 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada had a spontaneous brake failure. The left rear brake line was found to be extremely corroded. The brake fluid escaped and the brakes failed without warning. Fortunately, I had stopped at a store on my way to work, upon leaving, I started the engine, pressed on the brake to shift into reverse…
Consumer noticed after the vehicle had been sitting for three weeks, the brake rotors corroded. The technician was unable to turn the rotors.
Fuel system
4 complaints · 12%Tl contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. The contact stated that the water pump seems to be failing. The repair was covered twice under warranty. During springtime, the vehicle would overheat and the contact would smell antifreeze. The fuel pump failed last year and the dealer stated that it is only under warranty…
Air bags
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: frontal.
Lights
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: brake lights, turn signal.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. When the contact would activate the headlights on the vehicle, the driver side brake light would not work. He would hear a clicking sound from the instrument panel and he changed the relay, but the issue was not remedied. The dealer has not been notified. The manufacturer…
Electrical
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: horn, 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition.
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada with 48,000 miles on it. The engine literally exploded while we were driving it and needed the engine and several other parts replaced. No reason was given to US by the dearlership for the malfunction. Now october, 27,2003. The electrical system is malfuntioning. The headlights turn off when…
I was traveling on the highway at the posted 55mph speed limit when all of the sudden, the vehicle completely shut off. There was no power as if the ignition for the vehicle was completely turned off. With there being no power to the vehicle, I could only allow the momentum of the vehicle roll to the shoulder of the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 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. 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.
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
Loss of stop lamp illumination
Questions about the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (10 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); engine (6 complaints); brakes (6 complaints, typically around 88,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 3, 2001 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Oldsmobile Bravada?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Bravada model year since 2000, with 33 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.