2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 4% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada. While driving at night the head-lights failed without warning. After restarting the vehicle and manipulating the head-light switch the head-lamps functioned properly. A technician from the dealer replaced the automatic headlight relay at an expense of $60.00 . The failure mileage was 100000. The current mileage was 103000.”
NHTSA complaint #10293405, filed 2009-11, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V198000May 5, 2005On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front…Covers: Oldsmobile Bravada 2003–2004, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2003–2004, GMC Envoy 2003–2004 +2 more
- 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
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 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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