The Lemon Index
2000
20022nd generation
Not enough data. Only 18 complaints in its first 3 years: too few to score.
18 owner complaints, first 3 years 15 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 8 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 01V364000 (lights) 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?
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Oldsmobile sent dealers 338 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, transmission stuck in third gear, instrument cluster…”?
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 18 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 45K to 63K miles (72K to 101K km) on the car (8 of all 18 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
Suv needed both front and rear rotors replaced do to rust on the back surface. Rotors were too thin to be cut. Vehicle is only 2 years old and has been driven only 27,000 miles.
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada owner · NHTSA complaint 10043704
More owner reports
Olds Bravada 2001 4wd and smartrak binds; front hubs need to be replaced when vehicle is only 2 yrs; brakes shudder/warped
NHTSA complaint 10039430
When the brakes were applied, the pedal went to the floor, which resulted in extended stooping. The dealer inspected the vehicle, however the problem could not be duplicated.
NHTSA complaint 10011293
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 2001 is the same generation.
Problems Oldsmobile told dealers about
Oldsmobile sent dealers 338 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, transmission stuck in third gear, instrument cluster…
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the…
- Service engine soon lamp illuminated, incorrect transmission shifts, poor performance of…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 1
- Lights · recall issued 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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
- 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 $4,000 (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. 2001 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 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 18 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (22%), brakes (22%) and transmission & drivetrain (22%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
1 safety recall (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada get?
15 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 22% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada cost in fuel a year?
About $4,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2001 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