CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (16 reports).
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada recalls
Most common 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada problems
Problem areas named in the 76 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Suspension | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
What owners report
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 ? I FOUND THIS ON A BRAVADA THREAD AND LOTS OF AUTO PARTS STORES SELLING THE PART FOR IT.
HAZARD SWITCH INTERFERING WITH TURN SIGNAL OPERATION - THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL BECAME INOPERATIVE - ALL BULBS LIT UP EXCEPT FOR THE RIGHT SIDE MARKER LIGHT WHEN THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL WAS TURNED ON; HOWEVER, THE MARKER LIGHT AND ALL OTHERS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO FLASHED WITH THE 4-WAY FLASHERS. ALL BULBS AND THE FLASHER UNIT WAS REPLACED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. DURING FURTHER EXAMINATION ON 9/23/11 WHEN THE FLASHER SWITCH WAS JIGGLED THE TURN SIGNAL BEGAN WORKING AND THEN STOPPED BUT THEN WORKED AGAIN EACH TIME THAT THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WAS JIGGLED. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR A SIMILAR ISSUE WHERE THE HAZARD SWITCH INTERFERED WITH THE STOP LAMPS - CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V231000. TWO DEALER
PLASTIC CLAMP HOLDING POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO RH SPLASH GUARD BROKE OPEN ALLOWING CABLE TO SHIFT FORWARD AND DROOP ONTO TOP OF IDLER ARM. SUBSEQUENT DETERIORATION OF CABLE JACKET CAUSED CABLE TO SHORT ON IDLER ARM, ENERGIZING CHASSIS OF VEHICLE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART, HEATING UP PARKING BRAKE CABLE, BURNING LH KICK PANEL, CARPET, INSULATION, AND PARKING BRAKE CABLE GROMMET AT FLOOR OF VEHICLE. SOLUTION WILL INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF STEEL/RUBBER HOLDING CLAMP. *KB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP SIGNAL AND THE ABS BEGAN TO ENGAGE SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE IN OPERATION WITH AN INCREASE IN THE STOPPING DISTANCE. WHEN REACHING THE DESTINATION, THE CONTACT DISABLED THE ABS FUSE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 114,000. UPDATED 03/15/11*LJ UPDATED 03/21/11
TL*. 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 LEVELS.THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 48,000.
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada questions
Does the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Based on 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (16), Exterior Lighting (16), Power Train (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.