2000 Oldsmobile Bravada Reliability Score: 7.8 out of 10

76 NHTSA Complaints

3 Recalls

4 Fire Reports

3 Crash Reports

Reliability Score

7.8 / 10

Reliability score

Fewer owner complaints than similar full-size SUVs

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 23 powertrain complaints. A typical full-size SUV fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 30.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.2 points in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall23 complaints against about 30 for similar vehicles

7.8

Last three years

n/aNot enough data

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced

n/aNot enough data

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

L35

4.3L 6-cyl

61 complaints 61.0 per year

4 fire reports

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Complaint Breakdown

electrical

exterior

transmission

suspension

engine

Same engine used in

GMC Jimmy (2000-2005)GMC Sierra 1500 (2000-2006)GMC Sonoma (2000-2004)GMC Envoy (2002-2009)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2000-2006)CHEVROLET Cavalier (2000-2005)

Oldsmobile Bravada Unidentified Engine

15 complaints 15.0 per year

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Complaint Breakdown

transmission

steering

brakes

electrical

suspension

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Oldsmobile Bravada, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical System: 16 owner complaints

Transmission: 14 owner complaints

Exterior: 12 owner complaints

Brakes: 6 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada

On a used 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (16), the transmission and drivetrain (14) and the exterior lighting (12). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada about the electrical system.
Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada about the transmission and drivetrain.
Check every exterior light, the wipers, the washers, the mirrors and the glass.Safety. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada about the exterior lighting.
On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada about the brakes.
Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 2 owner complaints on the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada about the steering.

Open the full inspection checklist for the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada

Recalls (3)

08V231000May 21, 2008serious

Exterior Lighting

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 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.

01V364000Dec 3, 2001serious

Exterior Lighting

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.

00V258001Sep 8, 2000moderate

Equipment

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE PAYLOAD SHOWN ON THE LABEL IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM VALIDATED PAYLOAD. IF THE VEHICLE WERE LOADED TO THE INCORRECTLY LABELED PAYLOAD, IT MAY NOT RIDE AND HANDLE IN THE MANNER THAT THE DRIVER EXPECTS.

All Generations

20002000 20012001 20022002 20032003

Alternatives in Full-Size SUV

Lexus

2008-2021

9.8/10

2 engines / 34 complaints

2 engines / 15 complaints

2 engines / 32 complaints

Lexus

2000-2007

9.4/10

2 engines / 98 complaints

1 engine / 285 complaints

5 engines / 229 complaints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2000-2000 Oldsmobile Bravada complaints?

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Oldsmobile Bravada. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the transmission and the exterior.

Is the 2000-2000 Oldsmobile Bravada a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Oldsmobile Bravada. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2000 Oldsmobile Bravada have?

NHTSA has 76 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2000 Oldsmobile Bravada as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2000-2000 Oldsmobile Bravada?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2000-2000 Oldsmobile Bravada vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Oldsmobile Bravada?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the transmission and the exterior, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Bravada have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 76 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.