2000 Oldsmobile Bravada Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada, 8% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles.
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.
“While stopping at a traffic light or a stop sign vehicle would accelerate without warning. Owner has made contact with the dealership. The throttle butterfly plate became stuck in the throttle body assembly. When the consumer tried to accelerate from a stop additional pressure on the gas pedal was required. The throttle then snapped open and the vehicle jumped forward unexpectedly.”
NHTSA complaint #10040718, filed 2003-11, 32,000 miles“While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle hesitated to accelerate. After applying the accelerator pedal numerous times vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the vehicle speed control sensor needed to be replaced, and he replaced it. However, the problem recurred. Sometimes, it required to press accelerator pedal hard to blend with highway traffic. Problem has occurred in speed between 30 to 50 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10079516, filed 2004-07“While driving with the cruise control on, vehicle suddenly accelerates and pulls to the right. Vehicle has experienced electrical problems (consumer did not state specific problems). 4-wheel drive illuminated.”
NHTSA complaint #873515, filed 2000-10“Throttle becomes sticky, results in a abrupt jerky acceleration when starting from standstill. Dangerous in close quarters as rapid not-controlled forward/rearward movement occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #747387, filed 2001-06Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBrakes
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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