The Lemon IndexAll cars · Oldsmobile Bravada · 2001
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 45,000 and 63,000 miles. Median 48,000, from 8 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 22% |
| Brakes | 22% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 22% |
| Engine | 22% |
| Lights | 22% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
01V364000 Dec 2001 Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
Defect. 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.
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.
Remedy. 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
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Hazard light switch failure | 2008 | 2008 |
| Closed | Loss of stop lamp illumination | 2001 | 2001 |
Manufacturer communications 338
Oldsmobile filed 338 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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…
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 18 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 1996–2001 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1.5M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling system | 1 | 49K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 2 | 17K |
| Fuel pump, filter & tank | 1 | 16K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 1 | 6K |
| Brakes & ABS | 2 | 4K |
| Oil changes & service | 1 | 72 |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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