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2001 Oldsmobile Bravada vs 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2001 Oldsmobile Bravada2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
NHTSA complaints33238
Recall campaigns110
Service bulletins (TSBs)338601
Investigations28
Crash reports318
Fire reports17
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1516
Median reported incident mileage60,000 mi48,900 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentOldsmobile BravadaOldsmobile Bravada
Power Train1053
Engine and Engine Cooling646
Electrical System347
Visibility029
Suspension221
Structure215
Service Brakes, Hydraulic510
Air Bags312

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion66
Stalling034
Vibration / shaking011
Loss of power07
Hesitation / surging06
Brake problems05
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.