2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada, and owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (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.
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…
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 106,219 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 rattle”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 17, 2014 · Service brakes
“I was traveling on the highway at the posted 55mph speed limit when all of the sudden, the vehicle completely shut off. There was no power as if the ignition for the vehicle was completely turned off.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 1, 2012 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada (Bravada AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14 / 18 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Oldsmobile Bravada model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Oldsmobile Bravada model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada | 2 | 44 |
| 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada | 0 | 56 |
| 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada | 0 | 43 |
| 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada | 1 | 91 |
| 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada | 3 | 77 |
| 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada | 2 | 104 |
| 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada | 2 | 98 |
| 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada | 0 | 60 |
| 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada | 3 | 76 |
| 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada | 1 | 33 |
| 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada | 10 | 238 |
| 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada | 7 | 27 |
| 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada | 2 | 13 |
Checking a specific 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
How do I know if my 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Oldsmobile dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V364000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.