2000 Oldsmobile Bravada Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 18%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada, 18% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Purchased 96 grand am in 98 found it to be wrecked after I traded in 02 for old's Bravada with mileage roll back at bad dealership multiple problems several wrecks due to manufactures defect let go back to gmac financing because bad dealers could finance bad deals through them. Please contact me asap!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10188161, filed 2007-04, 130,000 miles“At 60000 miles have had to have total brake system replaced ABS computer , brake power booster , master cylinder,a brake line . Also my 4 wheel drive transfer case has been bound-up for 9 months my vehicle wont even roll on an incline.”
NHTSA complaint #10204040, filed 2007-09, 59,000 miles“I just purchased my 2000 Bravada in december of 2002 and it had less than 25,000 miles on it. I do not do heavy driving, mostly open road and no towing, and was very surprised when all of a sudden my transmission went out two months and 1,700 miles after the power train warranty expired. When I called the dealership and talked to the repair person he knew what was wrong even before I told him (the reverse and overdrive went out but the other drives were fine) and he said that this was a common problem with bravadas. Imagine my surprise! …”
NHTSA complaint #10070339, filed 2004-01, 37,000 miles“This car is all wheel drive. The front hubs seem to only last about 20k miles. There is less than 60k miles on the car. It needs new hubs this will be the 3rd set on the car. This could be dangerous if they fail.”
NHTSA complaint #10128929, filed 2005-07“When on a slight incline with its nose up vehicle rolled. Upon being in a park position it torqued down. Consumer spoke with Oldsmobile regarding the rolling problem which recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10083937, filed 2004-07Related service bulletins
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10115081Nov 2, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 22% |
| 2002 | 53 | 22% |
| 2001 | 10 | 30% |
| 2000 | 14 | 18% |
| 1999 | 15 | 25% |
| 1998 | 9 | 9% |
| 1997 | 18 | 17% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
16 complaintsExterior lighting
12 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.
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