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Oldsmobile BravadaModel year report

2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Problems

Complaints
33filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,000miles, 20 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 14 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 10 complaints (30% of the total), followed by brakes (6) and engine cooling (6). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 250 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “I am the owner of a 2001 olds Bravada and recently my complete transmission has failed. Last year I took my vehicle to the olds dealer complaining of straining to change gears. They told me that it was not my transmission, but a part of the emmission and they were fixing the problem because I had purchased the gmpp (good thing I did). A year later, the same problem occured and I took my vehicle back to the olds dealer and because it had been a few days past the warranty expiration date, they said that they couldn't do anything. …”

NHTSA complaint #10125275, filed 2005-06, 71,000 miles

Brakes: “My 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada had a spontaneous brake failure. The left rear brake line was found to be extremely corroded. The brake fluid escaped and the brakes failed without warning. Fortunately, I had stopped at a store on my way to work, upon leaving, I started the engine, pressed on the brake to shift into reverse to back out of the parking space, and the pedal collapsed to the floor. Upon examination, there was brake fluid all over the ground and dripping from the suspension. …”

NHTSA complaint #10328948, filed 2010-05, 87,855 miles

Engine cooling: “I was traveling on the highway at the posted 55mph speed limit when all of the sudden, the vehicle completely shut off. There was no power as if the ignition for the vehicle was completely turned off. With there being no power to the vehicle, I could only allow the momentum of the vehicle roll to the shoulder of the highway away from traffic. I had no use of turn signals or hazard signals. Once I was able to get over safely, I looked at the dashboard and cold only see the battery indicator light on, no other lights were illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #10446212, filed 2012-02, 231,037 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. The contact stated that the water pump seems to be failing. The repair was covered twice under warranty. During springtime, the vehicle would overheat and the contact would smell antifreeze. The fuel pump failed last year and the dealer stated that it is only under warranty for 12,000 miles. Other mechanics stated that a water pump should last almost the lifetime of the vehicle. The contact stated that this failure has occurred three times. She has not contacted the manufacturer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10191145, filed 2007-05, 45,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

40% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,000 and 80,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2540%25–5030%50–7515%75–1000%100–15015%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (20 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 60,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20012003552005200720102014
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Bravada · sedan not rated3 / 4——2

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Bravada AWD4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic141815$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 250 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 250 bulletins →

Other model years of the Oldsmobile Bravada

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20041382,2742—16—Not enough data
20032756,0007—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200223843,10010—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20013360,0001—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20007664,0003—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19996078,5000—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19989871,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199710471,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19967788,7463—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199491114,0001—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199343140,8940—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199256—0—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199144133,0002—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Oldsmobile Bravada model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada have?

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 10 complaints (30% of the total), followed by brakes with 6.

Has the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada (Bravada AWD, 4.3L 6-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 14 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada reported?

Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,000 miles and the middle half falls between 48,000 and 80,000 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.