2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 20%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 20% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Passenger seat caught on fire from seat heater while car was off and no one in it. The seat heater had not been used for days. My car was parked after going to the store about 3pm. Found the next morning about 10;30 am .GM denied my claim. Safety issue,definitely a manufactured defect ,there should be a recall. Whole inside of the car is trashed . The fire obviously started from the seat must have been a blaze the headliner and visor also burnt. Must have extinguished itself due to lack of oxygen. I contacted GM they never sent anyone to look at it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11062702, filed 2018-01, 110,000 miles“Traveling apx 5-10 MPH down a hwy slowing down and approaching an intersection with traffic light the engine stalled/quit completely and would not restart. I had to push the vehicle with help to the side of the road. After about 15 minutes the engine restarted. This vehicle was recalled for this issue several years ago (rc 04048) and was taken to the dealer by myself on 1/21/05 as soon as I was notified of the recall. Looking at the invoice that I still have in my files today it claims a wire jumper harness and strap was installed. Seems like this fix has failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10745632, filed 2015-08, 108,600 miles“I own an olds Bravada 2002. On may 2, 2002 the engine stopped while going 60 MPH for no reason. This is the fourth time that this has happened. Twice I did not take into dealership. After .5 to 1 hour the car restarted. This is a very dangerous situation and it is a matter of time before someone is seriously injured. Olds and the dealership are not owning up to their responsibility in providing a safe automobile.”
NHTSA complaint #10018463, filed 2003-05, 57,000 miles“Engine shut down (loss of power to gas pedal, power steering & brakes). First instance occurred on 9/10/03 at 24,000 miles. I was driving about 45 MPH when I noticed the gas pedal was not responding. I looked down and saw the ABS and brake lights came on so I coasted off the road and could not start the engine so I called roadside assistance. After about 20 minutes the engine started so I cancelled the tow and drove the car straight to the GM service dealer. They recalibrated the PCM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10061848, filed 2004-03, 30,709 miles“Driving down the freeway at 75 MPH my 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada just quit running like I shut it off. The traffic was very heavy at the time and was force to pull over on the left side breakdown lane. This is the 5th time my SUV has stalled for no apparent reason. From past experience letting the truck sit for 10-15 min it will then restart and run fine. This cycle has repeated at random intervals ever since I've own the truck. Dealer has never been able to find anything wrong even when it's been towed in three times for stalling, mostly on my wife.”
NHTSA complaint #10153480, filed 2006-03, 59,800 milesRelated recalls
- 03V096000Mar 19, 2003Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 101, "control location, identification, and…Covers: Oldsmobile Bravada 2002, GMC Envoy 2002, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 23% |
| 2003 | 7 | 26% |
| 2002 | 47 | 20% |
| 2001 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 16 | 21% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 19 | 19% |
| 1997 | 18 | 17% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
53 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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