2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Oldsmobile Bravada recalls

Most common 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada problems

Problem areas named in the 33 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	11
Engine And Engine Cooling	7
Exterior Lighting	5
Electrical System	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	5
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Air Bags	3
Structure	2
Suspension	2
Unknown Or Other	1

What owners report

2014-06-17, Service Brakes
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. THEIR MECHANIC INSTALLED A FUEL FILTER THAT RATTLED / DEFECTIVE AND HE DESTROYER THE FUEL LINE IT MOUNTED TO. THE TIRE KINGDOM MECHANIC, THREW OUT THE PLASTIC FUEL FILTER BRACKET AND BRAKE LINE HOLDER BECAUSE IT WAS TOO RUSTY. I WAS TOLD THIS A WEEK LATER BY THE MANAGER. I LOST ABOUT TWO TANKS OF FUEL GETTING TO ATLANTA, GA. I STOPPED FOR LUNCH AND NOTICED A 4 FOOT CIRCLE OF FUEL UNDER MY BRAVADA. I LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND COULDN'T BELIEVE WHAT A HACK JOB TIRE KINGDOM DID. MY VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BLEW UP!!

2012-02-01, Electrical System
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 HIGHWAY AWAY FROM TRAFFIC. I HAD NO USE OF TURN SIGNALS OR HAZARD SIGNALS. ONCE I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER SAFELY, I LOOKED AT THE DASHBOARD AND COLD ONLY SEE THE BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT ON, NO OTHER LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. I TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION, REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, REINSERTED THE KEY AND TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. AT FIRST, NONE OF THE

2010-05-05, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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 TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE, AND THE PEDAL COLLAPSED TO THE FLOOR. UPON EXAMINATION, THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE GROUND AND DRIPPING FROM THE SUSPENSION. THE TOWING CHARGE WAS $55.00 AND THE REPAIR TO REPLACE THE CORRODED BRAKE LINE WAS APPROXIMATELY $200.00 I HAVE IN MY POSSESSION THE SECTION OF CORRODED BRAKE LINE. I HOPE THAT SOMEONE TAKES MY FRIGHTENIN

2008-12-08, Power Train
1. OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA WITH SMARTRAK AT 48,000 MILES AND GOOD CONDITION DEVELOPED DRIVETRAIN BINDING / LOCKING UP OVER SEVERAL MONTHS. 2. THE PROBLEM STARTED AS A MINOR BINDING WHEN BACKING OUT OR IN TIGHT FORWARD TURNS. NOW DRIVETRAIN ACTUALLY LOCKS UP IN TIGHT TURNING POSITION. HAVE TO PLAY WITH FORWARD/BACKWARD GEARS AND WHEEL DIRECTION TO ALLOW MOVEMENT. THIS HAS BECOME A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM IF MERGING ONTO OR BACKING INTO A TRAFFIC LANE. 3. INITIAL SERVICE AT GM DEALER WAS TO FLUSH AND FILL TRANSFER CASE FLUID, $140. INSTRUCTED TO DRIVE FOR A WHILE TO OBTAIN IMPROVEMENT. AFTER THREE WEEKS, CONDITION HAS GOTTEN WORSE. AM DEBATING NEXT STEP AND SERVICE PROVIDER. *TR

2008-08-18, Exterior Lighting
TL*THE 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 STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V364000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 96,000.

2001 Oldsmobile Bravada questions

Does the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (11), Engine And Engine Cooling (7), Exterior Lighting (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 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.