Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  I Love my Bravada - 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Tom Pulmano - September 19 - 3:40 pm

  I bought my Bravada in 2004 with about 84000 miles and now she has 158,000 on the clock. Over the past 5 years I have had to put some money into her but nothing that I would consider outside the ordinary maintenance. Luckily I have a personnel mechanic that has made many repairs to the vehicle at @ 40% less than what it would cost at a dealer. Every time I want to trade her in the vehicle gives me this soulful look and I give in and hang on to her a little bit longer. I am very attached to this car but I know some day we will have to part ways. I would like to hold on to her until she reaches her 200K birthday.

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  Poor Quality Brakes & Poor Customer Svc - 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By jetpilot - September 19 - 10:00 am

  My Vehicle has just over 40,000 as well as a friends 2000 Bravada and we both have to replace brake rotors that are decintegrating. GM used poor quality bi-metal brake rotors that quickly rust in between metal layers causing the outer layers to separate and bad pulsing in the brakes. This rotors come from factory at their minimum thickness and can not be turned. Customer service denies any problem and totally unwilling to assist. Just ask your local Midas how many theyve seen.

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  Money Pit - 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Money Pit - September 7 - 12:13 am

  I bought this from a bank repo. It was pristene with 39k miles. First year had to replace the ball joints, pitman arm and idler arm. Figured poor maintenance by previous owner. AWD started to chatter, serviced at dealership, along with shocks $1300. Wiper pump shot ($16). Fixed it myself. Catalytic Conv ($550) AWD malfunction, shift motor and sensors ($1400). 86k miles, transmission out with no hint of trouble ($2000). Door hinges @ 60k ($500,)MPG about 16 on the highway, 8 in town. Brake service about once a year ($400). Defrost malfunction last 2 years ($100 x 2) Starter ($600). Ive had to repair things on this vehicle that Ive never had to repair on any other vehicle Ive owned. Unreliable.

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  overly pleased - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By maddogcase - August 30 - 10:00 am

  the vehicle floats like a butterfly when cruising down the freeway and stings like a bee with the torque povided for towing. we have been getting as high as 25 mpg on the road and 17 mpg in the city. although we are pleased with the mileage, we would have preferred to have seen a little larger gas tank hanging from the belly of the beast.

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  Dont drive this Bravada SUV in snow! - 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Bravada owner - August 23 - 2:00 am

  The outside and interior of the Bravada is what sold me. However, from day one, there is a vibration as the car shifts into gear. The dealer could not duplicate the vibration. I live in snow country and my front bumper popped loose as I backed out of my driveway over approximately 6" of snow! This is an SUV and it cannot withstand normal winter driving! I am very disappointed and after owning the vehicle for four months, I am ready to trade. My AWD light came on, but the next day the mechanic said the AWD was in working order.

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  Love it, hate it! - 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Travlinman - August 21 - 1:10 am

  Bought it w/ 81k mi and now have 124k on it. Runs great after many repairs, some due to age, some due to quality problems. Replaced/repaired brakes, U- joints, tires, battery, shocks, plugs/wires, water pump, belt tensioner, heater/air cond, headlamps, idler arm, oil leaks, etc. Have prob w/ stereo speakers also. Many interior squeaks & rattles. Very slow acceleration and ride deteriorates a bit past 65-70 mph. Rides nice at lower speeds and generally feels secure and smooth w/ AWD.

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  not reliable - 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By not reliable - August 18 - 10:00 am

  bought olds bravada three years ago had nothing but problems from the start the second day I drove it it wouldnt start the battery terminals were loose since then i have replaced wheel bearings and hub assembly THREE times twice on driver front once on passenger, also idler arm, ball joints (both sides upper and lower), new alternator, constant default in power windows, u joints, front differential....must i go on. I have only put on 30k since I got it. Maybe the whole vehicle should be recalled and our money plus some returned!!!!!! I have almost sucessfully put a new front end on my car!!!

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  Worst Vehicle Ever - 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By CarOwner - July 21 - 4:50 pm

  This was the worst experience I have ever had with any vehicle. I had to replace the transmission at 56,000 miles, the alternator, serpentine belt, belt tensioner, brakes many times, major tune up at 60,000 miles, oxygen sensor, transfer case, complete air conditioning system, wiper motor, door hinge pins, many fuses, parts of the dash started falling off, idler arm, and last but not least an alighnment. I am sure I have forgotten something or many somethings. Please do not buy this vehicle, I lost so much money and it was so hard to resell due to its reputation. It is no wonder Oldsmobile is no more.

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  Great SUV! - 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By FMUTA - July 19 - 10:00 am

  The new Bravada rocks!

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  Great SUV! - 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By fmuta - July 19 - 10:00 am

  The new Bravada rocks!