2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,135miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,135 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Heading west on emerald parkway between riverside drive and dublin road in dublin, oh my Bravada stalled, the gauges went wild, the power steering went out and the brakes would not work. I managed to avoid other traffic and coast the Bravada onto dublin road (turning left) and get it stopped off the road under the overpass. The Bravada would not restart, and the key would not release from the ignition switch. Crestview cadillac could not diagnose the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10607246, filed 2014-06, 19,780 miles“This vehicle has been driven less than 40,000 miles. It has been driven only on highways and city roads. It is kept in a garage where my other vehicle and previously own automobiles are kept. While it was being serviced, it was discovered that the inboard sides of the brake rotors were severely rusted to the extent that the adjacent brake pads were effectively destroyed. It was apparent that the condition would soon cause a major brake failure. Consequently all four rotors and brake pads were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10331775, filed 2010-05, 39,498 miles“- the contact has a 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada and had to replace the brake rotors because they had pitted and corroded prematurely. The contact stated that he shouldn't have to replace the brake rotors so soon they should last approximately 100,000 miles. The contact has done research online and found on the NHTSA website similar vehicle that are having the same failure. Updated 2/27/2007 - the consumer contacted the manufacturer about being reimbursed for repairs. The representative indicated the corrosion/wear was normal wear and tear therefore he would not be reimbursed.”
NHTSA complaint #10181139, filed 2007-01, 26,135 milesRelated recalls
- 04V527000Nov 1, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. If this occurs, the bulb may flicker and…Covers: Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2004, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2004, GMC Envoy XL 2002–2004 +2 more
- 03V151000Apr 23, 2003Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a left-front brake pipe with a circumferential score at a random location along the length of the pipe as the…Covers: Oldsmobile Bravada 2003, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2003, GMC Envoy 2003
Related service bulletins
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- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 3 | 11% |
| 2002 | 13 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 18% |
| 2000 | 6 | 8% |
| 1999 | 10 | 17% |
| 1998 | 7 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 31 | 40% |
| 1994 | 66 | 73% |
| 1993 | 27 | 63% |
| 1992 | 50 | 89% |
| 1991 | 29 | 66% |
Other parts of the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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