2001 Oldsmobile Bravada power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Subject: gross mechanic error , possible fire / explosive situation while in palm bay fl, I had my fuel filter changed at tire kingdom for about $90. Their mechanic installed a fuel filter that rattled / defective and he destroyer the fuel line it mounted to. The tire kingdom mechanic, threw out…”
filed Jun 17, 2014
“1. Oldsmobile bravada with smartrak at 48,000 miles and good condition developed drivetrain binding / locking up over several months. 2. The problem started as a minor binding when backing out or in tight forward turns. Now drivetrain actually locks up in tight turning position. Have to play with…”
filed Dec 8, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Bravada years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Bravada | 6 | 22% |
| 2002 Bravada | 53 | 22% |
| 2000 Bravada | 14 | 18% |
| 1999 Bravada | 15 | 25% |
| 1998 Bravada | 9 | 9% |
| 1997 Bravada | 18 | 17% |
| 1996 Bravada | 4 | 5% |
| 1994 Bravada | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 Bravada | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 Bravada | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 Bravada | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.