2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 22%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 22% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I then noticed a pulsation of the brakes. The paperwork showed that new brakes were put on the car, but upon inspection the service department had neglected to turn the rotors, which is considered an important step in responsible brake service. I was told I would need to pay $60 per axle to turn the rotors. The first day that I owned the vehicle, the service awd light turned on. I was dumbfounded, that one day into ownership, I was already having a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10216775, filed 2008-02, 55,600 miles“Oldsmobile 2003 Bravada awd complete transmission failure at 53,000 miles. Required new transmission. No warranty coverage from GM. I see ion the internet that many owners of the same GM vehicles have had the same problem. Clearly this is a manufactures defect that requires a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10253991, filed 2009-01, 53,000 miles“While driving in snowy conditions the wheels spun, the vehicle slipped into 4-wheel-drive and spun out of control. The consumer drove into a snow embankment. There were no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10061610, filed 2004-03, 16,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada. The contact stated that the transmission would slip when shifting gears and the vehicle hesitated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to replicate the failure. The vehicle then was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the fuel filter and the catalytic converter. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10593018, filed 2014-05, 110,000 miles“While driving at approximately 30 MPH vehicle constantly shifts and jerks. Dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle three times, but has been unable to remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10042644, filed 2003-10Related recalls
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 22% |
| 2002 | 53 | 22% |
| 2001 | 10 | 30% |
| 2000 | 14 | 18% |
| 1999 | 15 | 25% |
| 1998 | 9 | 9% |
| 1997 | 18 | 17% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology