Model year record

2000 OLDSMOBILE Bravada

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 104 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V231000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
5,862
Reported to NHTSA
2008-05-21
Owners notified
2008-06-17

Defect description

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.

Safety risk

THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> . NOTE: THIS CAMPAIGN IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 01V364).

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V364000

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
506,377
Reported to NHTSA
2001-12-03
Owners notified
2002-04-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.

Safety risk

THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002, WITH MAILINGS TO OWNERS OF 2000 AND EARLY 2001 VEHICLES. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V258001

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
223,194
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-08
Owners notified
2000-10-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE PAYLOAD SHOWN ON THE LABEL IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM VALIDATED PAYLOAD. IF THE VEHICLE WERE LOADED TO THE INCORRECTLY LABELED PAYLOAD, IT MAY NOT RIDE AND HANDLE IN THE MANNER THAT THE DRIVER EXPECTS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OR AN INABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHIN EXPECTED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL FOR INSTALLATION ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system1179,152 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4131,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine371,200 mi
Exterior lighting3128,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights397,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)359,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor340,000 mi
Suspension: front3
Vehicle speed control332,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3
Electrical system: horn2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood237,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system285,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch275,008 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights264,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch277,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2
Power train237,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Suspension2130,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint243,388 mi
Air bags: frontal1130,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module160,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control164,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor193,184 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline148,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch179,152 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle hubs1
Power train: driveline1131,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Service brakes, hydraulic1114,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1114,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings159,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder159,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic159,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Structure185,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments160,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: multiple axle167 mi
Suspension: rear1
Unknown or other1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core119,965 mi
Visibility: windshield1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.