Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Still running - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By alphazu - October 5 - 8:30 am

  Bought vehicle new on no interest program. Had a few minor problems, all covered. At 79,000 left front hub failed. At 81,000 right front hub failed. Dealer repair on left for $550. I repaired right for $180. Watch brakes. Replaced at 80,000, needed new rotors all around. Was told at each inspection that they were getting close. They did not check the inside pads which were worn much more than outer. Should have replaced between 60-70,000. Sun roof track disintegrated in year 6 but still works. Will try to get 80-100,000 more miles.

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  2nd Bravada - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Bill Gerber - July 22 - 2:00 am

  With minor issues, i.e. mirrors/radio, not working, dealer was clueless and treated me like I was stupid; what I was reporting as problems didnt exist. Car lost a piston -would not keep car. GM (Olds) would not help and dealer took me to the cleaners on trade in depreciation for another new Bravada; my course of least resistance. The newest Bravada has some of the same problems as the first; mirrors do not work properly in reverse mode; radio will not hold settings. My last GM car. Thank the lord Olds is going out of business. Nice vehicle but a piece of crap in my 2 Bravada experience.

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  Unbelievably unreliable - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By BlueBravada - July 21 - 2:00 am

  Nice vehicle as far as comfort and ride, but unbelievable amount or repairs required. Right off the bat was sent letter from GM saying sorry, forget to line the piston cylinders, so engine may fail at any time. Warranty was extended on that engine part only, too bad it wasnt the entire car. Four wheel drive system has self activated and permanently locked four times, requiring an approx 2000 repair. Air shocks in rear deflated to the ground daily for years, but dealer couldnt diagnose (or "duplicate") the problem until the warranty expired (new air shocks- duh). Water pump died several times. Expensive bearing repair in front cost 2000. Auto mirrors had a mind of their own.

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  2002 Bravada - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Fritz - June 15 - 3:20 am

  Bought this vehicle with 35,000 miles on it, so called Certified used vehicle, have had it less than 2 months, back to the shop because windshield wipers quit working, week later power mirrors that automatically adjust quit working. Funny thing is these 2 problems were supposed to be recalls, why didnt the dealer fix this on there so called certified car. Now transmission is going out, going back to the shop again. Im fed up, how can you depend on a car like this, course it only cost $19,000! I have bought $500 cars that were more debendable than this.

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  2002 2WD Bravada - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By calucyk - June 14 - 1:56 pm

  The overall vehicle is great! If your in the market for a mid size SUV, look no further, this one is for you. If you do like I did, shop around, but Im sure youll find yourself signing the papers on a new 2002 Bravada. The inline 6 is so smooth, its easy to mistake as a V8. For an 6 cylinder, it produces torque and horsepower so low in the RPM range. Very well engineered and manufactured. Smooth ride, thanks to the air ride suspension.

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  Great SUV - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By ricktom - June 5 - 2:00 am

  Bought this Bravada used loaded with all the options except running boards, with 28K on the odometer. This is our 4th SUV and we couldnt be happier. I think the Bravadas have a very classy look that makes them feel at home with higher prices SUVs. The gas mileage is average for this sized SUV.

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  I Love This Car - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By LINDA - January 24 - 7:36 am

  This is the best car I have had in my life. I totaled my first Bravada by hitting an elk and didnt have a scratch on me. So, I got another one and have been completely satified with it ever since. It is approaching 60,000 miles and I hate to give it up. Will probably buy an extended warranty to keep for another two years. Maybe by then, GM will come up with another one like it.

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  Comfortable, somewhat reliable. - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By john_alba - October 28 - 1:51 pm

  My mom got this car at about 75K. Off the bat, the rear air compressor didnt work and it sagged, so we switched to regular shocks. At about 100k the Engine coils started messing up, have had to change 3 so far from the 6 i have to change since apparently they dont last very long. I have since gotten this car now that I left for college about a Year ago. The A/C doesnt work on it anymore now, it shakes every time i turn on the A/C and sometimes the engine even turns on. Bad compressor. The car currently has an issue that when it very cold in the mornings it will give a "reduced engine power" light and a check engine light. Recently i have noticed the engine is not that good of quality.

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  great suv - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By glb637 - October 28 - 10:00 am

  This SUV is a pretty good unit. I would hope that GM would write the owners manual and then bring one of the cars into the shop and have the engineers actually see if the owners manual has been correctly written. When you find so many errors in the owners manual you start worrying about the engine, transmission and anything else complicated.

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  about the air bags - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By fladad - October 4 - 2:13 pm

  I am writing about the rear air suspension air bags. Just replaced mine at 91000 miles. Dealer wanted $744 not incl compressor. I had a truck shop that specializes in raising suspensions and custom jobs install them for $125..Now my Bravada doesnt hav sagging rear end anymore!