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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

GMC Jimmy vs Oldsmobile Bravada

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

GMC Jimmy

Total complaints
2,656
Avg per model year
151
Recall campaigns (all years)
8
Most complained year
1995 (499)
Top problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility, Engine and Engine Cooling

Oldsmobile Bravada

Total complaints
947
Avg per model year
74
Recall campaigns (all years)
18
Most complained year
2002 (238)
Top problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train, Electrical System

Complaints by model year

YearGMC JimmyOldsmobile Bravada
200110033
200021176
199913760
199823898
1997274104
199640777
199433491
199321643
199212256
199111844
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.