2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 18%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,304miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada, 18% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,304 miles. 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.
“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“The automobile over heated because the thermostat in the engine bloc rusted through and water boiled out. According to the mechanic or supervisor, raymond roper, many components needed to be replaced. I had my car maintained at a gmc service as long as I had the car. Although I had not had it serviced for two years or 17 thousand miles, I find it difficult to believe that the cooling system would suffer a complete rust through. Every component in the cooling system needed to be replaced. It cost $2000.00 to repair it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235363, filed 2008-07, 53,304 miles“2001 Oldsmobile Bravada with 48,000 miles on it. The engine literally exploded while we were driving it and needed the engine and several other parts replaced. No reason was given to us by the dearlership for the malfunction. Now october, 27,2003. The electrical system is malfuntioning. The headlights turn off when you turn on the turn signal, the turn signals turns on when you blow the horn. This morning the car was completley dead, can't even take keys out of ignition. The car is only three years old!”
NHTSA complaint #10043838, filed 2003-10, 48,000 miles“While driving vehicle will stall without warning. Consumer had vehicle serviced several times for this problem. The cause is still unknown, and the dealership can not fix problem. Please provide more details. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #8024004, filed 2002-12Related service bulletins
- 10251887Mar 14, 2024This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10227056Nov 9, 2022This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10222796Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10214869Jun 15, 2022This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 | 46 | 19% |
| 2001 | 6 | 18% |
| 2000 | 10 | 13% |
| 1999 | 10 | 17% |
| 1998 | 7 | 7% |
| 1997 | 15 | 14% |
| 1996 | 10 | 13% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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