Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  03 Olds Bravada - 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By fordde - July 17 - 10:00 am

  After 27,000 miles the vehicle has no pick-up, engine races when you accelerate. The A/C has failed multiple times - but only when Ambient is greater 85 degrees. The rear window wiper rarely touches the glass. The windshield wiper malfunctioned dispensing a galln of fluid on the road while the vehicle was in motion... dont get this or its cousin the trailblazer.

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  Absolute Junk - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By X Bravada Owner - July 9 - 2:00 am

  I have owned over 40 vehicles, including 3 Bravadas. This is absolutely the worst vehicle I have ever owned. I bought it used with 8K miles on it and drove it for a year. I had nothing but trouble with it from day one, when the fiberglass fan disintegrated and took out the radiator. Little did I realize that this was the just the start of a long and meaningful relationship with my GM service department. Fortunately my dealer thought we were seeing a little too much of each other and worked with me to make me a fair deal on a Buick Rendezvous (great vehicle). I can see why GM dumped the line.

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  Lemon of all time - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By robert sachs - July 7 - 7:00 pm

  I have owned quite a few vehicles over the years. I used to be a hard line GM man. But due to this lemon, I am now considering something other than GM. The Bravada has cost me more in repairs than all the vehicles combined I have owned, in excess of $4000. I have fixed or repaired almost every thing you can imagine. You just finish having something fixed and something else breaks down. It is justice that the Big Three go down. As much as I hate to say it, if you build junk eventially the consumer will have his day. Goodbye GM

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  run away from this suv - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Cindy - June 28 - 8:36 am

  Bought this suv in 2004 with very little mileage I have had nothing but problems with it.. The idle arms have been replaced more than once very hard on the wheel barrings. I keep good maintenance but this was a lemon. I had to replace the door hinges and it cost me $1200 alone for that. The transmission going now... Have a short in the dash inside lights on dash when they want. My gas gauge also works when it wants to, the 4 wheel is going out of it. It would be easier to list what does work and what doesnt work or has needed replaced. My mechanic told me to get rid of it 2 years ago I had so much into it I thought for sure it would be ok I should of listened to him this suv is bad...

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  Very Nice SUV!!!! - 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Craige - June 18 - 8:43 am

  This has been a great vehicle, very dependable only expenses has been tires,and tune ups little else has gone wrong. Very comfortable to drive. SmartTrack is great for winter driving. Sound system still sounds great!! Paint and Interior still looks like new.

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  BANG FOR YOR BUCK - 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By CHUCK - June 8 - 10:00 am

  A++++++++ QUALITY OFF ROAD A DREAM. i HAVE 70 PLUS AND NOT A SINGLE PROBLEM

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  No More AJ (American Junk) - 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By NoMoreAJ - May 21 - 10:00 am

  When we bought the car the gas gauge didnt work. My wife found this out the 2nd day of ownership when the thing ran out of gas. The alternator went out. The front brake calipers froze. the fornt steering linkages all needed to be replaced. The ball joints went bad. Then the transmission started to go... And thats when the Bravada had to go. We traded it in for a 2003 Toyota Highlander. The Highlander is a beautiful car. The Bravada is the last American car I will ever buy. We have a 2002 mustang. We cant wait to unload that turkey before it lets go. The battle cry in our household is "NO MORE AJ (American Junk)" .

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  will keep until body falls off - 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By chiefsmds - April 28 - 7:14 am

  I bought mine two years old. I have had 8years now. very little maintence ever needed. had to change fuel pump and both front wheel bearings but those are common for gm products. I wish it could get better mpg {15} but its a beast here in ohio winters. never gets stuck or never any troubles driving on icy roads. I have pulled a loaded car trailer without any troubles. I love this vehicle. I will keep for ever.

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  Stay away - 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By A real waste - April 1 - 3:03 am

  I bought this car new, at the time when olds was thinking of discontinuing the line. From year four (after the warranty - mileage over)to present, it has cost me $5K to $7K per year in repairs. It is a sink hole. Everything from not starting when it feels like it to not being able to turn the wheel without major vibrations. Everything was changed. I should have given up a long time ago.

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  1998 Oldsmobile Bravada - 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Joan Minarchick - March 25 - 12:36 pm

  We will have had our Bravada four years in October. It is a joy to drive. It is fantastic in the winter. It goes in any amount of snow with GREAT traction. I love the sunroof in the summer. Its just like a covertable, but much safer. It even gets good gas milage.