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2001 Oldsmobile Bravada vs 2003 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 Bravada2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
NHTSA complaints3327
Recall campaigns17
Service bulletins (TSBs)338590
Investigations26
Crash reports33
Fire reports11
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1515–16
Median reported incident mileage60,000 mi63,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentOldsmobile BravadaOldsmobile Bravada
Power Train106
Electrical System37
Engine and Engine Cooling62
Service Brakes, Hydraulic52
Air Bags34
Fuel System, Gasoline42
Exterior Lighting31
Structure22

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion60
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
2003 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.