The Lemon Index
20012nd generation
Worse than average · most complaints: electrical
46 owner complaints, first 3 years 16 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 9 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 08V231000 (lights), 01V364000 (lights) and 00V258001 (equipment) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any clunks over bumps or uneven tire wear? Were struts, shocks or control arms replaced?
- Do all the headlights, taillights and turn signals work?
- Oldsmobile sent dealers 320 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Oldsmobile's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 46 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 32K to 60K miles (51K to 97K km) on the car (9 of all 46 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Whenever the doors are ajar & not fully shut, there is no warning chimes or lights to indicate this particular problem.
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada owner · NHTSA complaint 856775
More owner reports
Upper left ball joint broke while driving at 20 mph causing left front tire to fall off.
NHTSA complaint 8009668
The vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer indicated that this problem was caused by electrical problem, but they could not locate it. The failure recurred while driving and resulted in an accident.
NHTSA complaint 10009770
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 1.5M views · 1996–2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
- Fuel pump, filter & tank16K views
'96 Oldsmobile Bravada Fuel Pump Replacement | Know Your PartsKnow Your Parts · 16K views - Gauges, lights & wiring6K views
Dash warning lights problem. 2000 oldsmobile bravadaChris · 6K views - Oil changes & service72 views
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada - Roberts Auto Services LLCrobertsautoservices1 · 72 views
Before you buy, watch
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada SmartTrack Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth ReviewSaabkyle04 · 261K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2000 is the same generation.
Problems Oldsmobile told dealers about
Oldsmobile sent dealers 320 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking
- Instrument cluster prndl inoperative and or battery light
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- Lights · recall issued 2008
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Equipment · recall issued 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Oldsmobile Bravada recall, all years · All Oldsmobile recalls
Government investigations
- ClosedHazard light switch failure2008
- ClosedFront control arm ball joints2002–2003
- ClosedLoss of stop lamp illumination2001
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,750 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 4.3L 6-cyl.
Every Oldsmobile Bravada year. 2000 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 4 older years (1996–1999, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 9 Oldsmobile Bravada years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
Quick answers
Is the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew a bit more than the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 133; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (20%), suspension (20%) and lights (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
3 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada get?
16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada cost in fuel a year?
About $3,750 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
4.3L 6-cyl.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works