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2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
5%of 238 total for the year
Median mileage
42,700miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 5% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,700 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Dt: the contact stated this vehicle was under NHTSA recall 04v527000 concerning the rear tail lights . The recall repairs were done. However, vehicle currently experienced the same problems again. Contacted the dealership and manufacturer. She was told the repairs will be at contact's expense .”

NHTSA complaint #10142904, filed 2005-11, 45,300 miles

“The vehicle had few recalls including inoperative windshield wipers. The back wiper stopped altogether, when making turns the vehicle makes noises and the gauges on the dashboard had gone out and the tail light flickered. Recall campaign #04v046000. The passenger seat belt was inoperative.”

NHTSA complaint #10119555, filed 2005-05, 37,000 miles

“The terminal of the replacement (eiko) tail brake light melted in the socket. The brake light on my 2002 olds Bravada went out several days ago. When I replaced the bulb, I noticed it was not burnt out but loose in the socket. I could not get it to fit properly in the socket so decided to replace it. When I pull the bulb out I found that the terminal was melted. I feel this is a severe fire risk. I don't feel confident allowing my wife to drive the vehicle. I have digital pictures of the bulb in question as well as the bulb itself. …”

NHTSA complaint #10214521, filed 2008-01

“I am the owner of a 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada. There is a defect in the tail/stop light assembly that causes the bulb to burn out. Gm sent me a letter saying that they would repair the defect for 6 years or 72,000 miles, whichever comes first. My car is not quite 3 years old, but hs 114,000 + miles. Gm refuses to repair this defect free of charge due to the mileage. I beleve this is a safety related problem, and they should be responsible. If it were only a burned out bulb, I realize that it would be my responsibility. …”

NHTSA complaint #10090771, filed 2004-09

“The contact stated while the vehicle was at the car wash in 2003 there was a water leak on the passenger side. The right power window would not rollup or down and this occurred intermittently. The dealership could not duplicate the problem. Two-three weeks ago while trying to get the window to roll down, the engine died suddenly without warning. This was the third time the engine died suddenly. The first was while driving 60 MPH on a dry highway. The vehicle was towed to the dealership who could not duplicate the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10167580, filed 2006-09, 42,700 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004215%
200314%
2002115%
200139%
20001216%
199958%
199844%
199722%

Other parts of the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Transmission and drivetrain
53 complaints
Electrical system
47 complaints
Engine cooling
46 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaints
Suspension
21 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Seats
12 complaints
Fuel 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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