2000 Oldsmobile Bravada Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 16%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada, 16% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a used 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada in june 2008. The vehicle passed state required inspection with no issues. On 9/19/08 the stop lamps unexpectedly blew all four bulbs and the stop lamps now do not work at all even with new bulbs installed. Upon doing internet search for causes and repair solutions, I found that there had been a recall in 2001 regarding stop lamp/hazard flasher switch failures. …”
NHTSA complaint #10243467, filed 2008-09, 128,000 miles“I recently purchased a my2000 Oldsmobile Bravada from a private party. Upon driving the vehicle home, I realized that the brake lights did not function. Upon further investigation, I found that the hazard flashers also did not work. I found a recall notice on the NHTSA website which covers this vehicle, which describes the malfunction perfectly. Upon contacting the Oldsmobile division of general motors, I was told by the customer service representative that the vehicle in question had been repaired in 2001 as required by the recall campaign. …”
NHTSA complaint #10047098, filed 2003-11, 97,000 miles“- the contact stated that 2000 Oldsmobile bravadas were recalled under notice 01v364006, but his vehicle's VIN was not included. The contact stated that the flashers, brake lights and turn signals did not work due to same failure that was stated in recall 01v364006. The vehicle has not been repaired as of yet. The failure and current mileage were both 64,000. The consumer vehicle was not included in the recall. Updated 04/09/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10185511, filed 2007-03, 64,000 miles“Hazard switch interfering with turn signal operation - the right turn signal became inoperative - all bulbs lit up except for the right side marker light when the right turn signal was turned on; however, the marker light and all others that are supposed to flashed with the 4-way flashers. All bulbs and the flasher unit was replaced with negative results. During further examination on 9/23/11 when the flasher switch was jiggled the turn signal began working and then stopped but then worked again each time that the turn signal switch was jiggled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10426886, filed 2011-09, 165,000 miles“The consumer experienced the same problem as stated in recall 01v364000 concerning multi function switch. The dealership would not repair the problem free of charge because the VIN was not included.”
NHTSA complaint #10099481, filed 2005-06, 77,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V231000May 21, 2008General motors is recalling 5,862 my 2000-2002 chevrolet blazer, my 2000-2001 gmc jimmy, and my 2000 oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. The…Covers: Oldsmobile Bravada 2000, Chevrolet Blazer 2000–2002, GMC Jimmy 2000–2001
- 01V364000Dec 3, 2001Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear…Covers: Oldsmobile Bravada 2000–2001, Chevrolet Blazer 2000–2002, GMC Jimmy 2000–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
- 10135219Apr 22, 2014This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology