2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. The contact was involved in a crash with a deer. The following week he heard a squeaking, clunking, and humming noise while driving over 40 MPH. A mechanic stated that there was failure with the upper ball joints. General motors stated that there was no recall and they would not repair the vehicle for free. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10215643, filed 2008-01, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. While driving approximately 2 MPH, the entire lower control arm broke and caused the passenger side to drop to the ground. The contact has pictures of the failed lower control arm. He did not have the vehicle inspected to determine what caused the failure; however, the cv axle and lower control arm were replaced. He filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 60,000. Updated 01/23/08. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10213283, filed 2007-12, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 21 | 9% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 14% |
| 1999 | 8 | 13% |
| 1998 | 12 | 12% |
| 1997 | 17 | 16% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
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 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