Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Bravada Review - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Bravada Bob - March 20 - 2:00 am

  This is my third Bravada (1997, 2000, 2002).I really like the styling and performance. Three problems to date: The memory mirror sometimes get forgetful, bad paint job on the hood when I took delivery and now having paint problems with lower panel behind the back door, and now have an intermittent shrill whistling sound from the passenger side front wheel area. Dealer says it is not the brakes???, but the owners manual sure indicates that is the problem. Have 3200 miles on the vehicle. Anyone else have this problem??? I am concerned about a safety problem here.

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  So Far So Good - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By PD - January 12 - 10:00 am

  Bought my 02 Bravada in 12/01 for invoice with no dlr fees and then minus $2500 in GM Card points and then took the Zero APR loan..26,500 with zero int loan is hard to beat! Replaced a 96 Explorer-V8 with 125,000 miles..and this SUV is 100% better in Ride and Quietness..now have 6,500 Trouble free miles..

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  First time SUV buyer - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By ll farrell - December 24 - 2:00 am

  Olds has always had upper level vehicles and discontuing the line is undoubtly a mistake. The Buick limited line of vehicles, would have been the logical choice. Anyway, this is a well built luxury type of SUV. All the bells and whistles, plus pure quiet. Tight, solid and totally quiet. Plenty of power and easy to work on. Where was a vehicle like this when our family was growing up?

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  Indigo Blue - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Jamie Wojcik - March 6 - 10:16 am

  I have a indigo blue Bravada that the paint on the back fender flair is chipping away. I noticed this after only 200 miles. I was wondering if any one else has had this problem and if so what was done about it? Please email me at jwojcik@flexcon.com

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  Bravada vrs Explorer - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Paul in FL - January 29 - 2:00 am

  Bought our 2002 in 12/01 for 29,000 even with no dlr fees..minus GM points of 2500 and then got the Zero financing for 3 yrs..So $26.5 with 0%..DO NOT pay over invoice and refuse the dealer fees! We have 5500 carefree miles now..Replaced a 96 explorer that we loved with 125,000 V-8 miles..but the Bravada has much smoother and Much quieter ride than the explorer..The 270hp eng has plenty of torque and acceleration..

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  Best Car Ive Owned - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By $k1TTl3z79 - December 18 - 3:10 am

  My wife and I bought our 02 bravada in jan of 08. The truck had 47,000 and a sticker price of 15,000. Ive had the truck for two months now and I must say, it is the best vehicle we have ever owned. I love the heated seats, by far my favorite option. The wheels had to go, we replaced them with aftermarket 20" rims and tires. The sound system isnt bad. I do have one gripe though. The front bumper wiggles around like its loose. I took it to a diff dealership and they told me that was normal. But Im sure thats B. S. I wish it had a flip down dvd, as that would quiet the kids. I think that dvds were an option, I just dont have it. All in all, a great vehicle, much better than its sister trailblazer!

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  Get an extended warranty!!! - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Mike M - December 4 - 5:46 pm

  I never believed in extended warranties, but this vehicle has made me a believer. I bought the vehicle with 40,000 miles on it. The AWD has failed twice on this vehicle for the same reason. The mirrors never adjust to the drivers setting (which was supposedly fixed), the serpentine belt shredded because of a bad pulley, the shifter cable got caught on the drive train, along with several other (but expensive) nuisances.

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  engine - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By dl - November 28 - 5:50 am

  nice looking vehicle, owned a 1999 Bravada purchased a 2002 in June 2002 great looks and extended warranty. Major computer problems, dealer replaced computer chips 3 times and eventually engine failed and had to be replced due to broken cylender sleve, also module for power seat failed.

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  Good, Reliable Vehicle - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By kyleg001 - October 29 - 3:03 am

  I like this vehicle, Im not a major SUV fan, but this one tops my chart. I have had some common issues; the front bumper does seem loose, and this is actually normal, due to the mounting design.The electric radiator fan clutch can stick, you can notice it, once it starts, and it will continue to stick and needs replacement.I had to replace suspension air springs (easy job) Cracked exhaust header, cover by warranty.Recall on lower control arms and air pump wire harness (GET THESE FIXED! change ball joints @ same time) Currently 90K miles bought new at 40k.Look out for transfer case issues on 4WD.Have had some road noise due to the front window upper door seals and positive inside pressure.

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  Olds Bravada - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By JKonnor - October 7 - 2:00 am

  I have the AWD with full package. The car handles great, no problems with snow or rain, its comfortable. Size is good,gas mileage could improve (14 around town, 19 on highway trips). The computer has worked fluidly, it has too many features to list. The seats fold into several useful positions and there is good room in back. My husband is 67 and fits with no complaints Its not a common car compared to the counter parts (Trailblazer and Envoy), it gets all kinds of looks and compliments. If Olds wasnt discontinuing their line, Id get another one.