Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Terrific Used Car Purchase! Really Impressed! - 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By keltam2 - November 8 - 1:44 pm

  I bought my 2000 Bravada used in the winter of 2008 with 65,000 miles, and was terrified about all the bad reviews Id read. Luckily this has been one of the most reliable cars Ive ever owned - I replaced the ABS on one of the wheels a few weeks ago. Other than that, its just been routine maintenance! My recommendation - try one out for yourself. I think it all depends on the vehicle. Mine has been terrific to drive - in snow and rain, and has cargo space like crazy! Wish it got better gas mileage but I cant think of any other complaints! Its such a fun car to drive and own!

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  Poor choice - 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Lauralita - May 16 - 2:00 am

  I live near Lansing, MI where olds is touted as the king of GM... its the luxury priced mid- size SUV with luxury priced repair bills. Ive spent over $2000 in repairs. I still have to replace gas gauge sensor, weather stripping/seal. At 62,000 mi, the transmission was rebuit to the tune of over $1000, at my cost. Ive never been in an accident or in the ditch, yet had to replace both front wheel bearings. 3 months after the tranny went bad, yet another expensive gas fuel senser went bad.... sorry...but Ive had it with this one...poor investment for a $38,000 vehicle.

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  The True Olds Bravada - 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Say NO to GM - May 14 - 10:00 am

  The Body integrity is very bad and the Auto is a gas guzzler. The SUV has very little acceleration ability.

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  Fun to Drive / Buy the Extended Warranty - 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By SPL - May 6 - 10:26 pm

  I purchased the extended warranty that covered the vehicle for 75,000. It turned out to be a great investment due to several problems that occured after the 36,000 mile warranty. I like the vehicles appearance and the Smart Track all wheel drive is a blessing during Iowa winters.

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  Ups and Downs - 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Jay N. Houston - May 3 - 4:50 am

  I wont say this was worst car I have ever purchased. I purchased in 2007 finished my last payment January 2010. And no problems while i was making payments. As soon as i paid it off, the fuel pump went. No problems, a friend helped me change it, i was back on the rode. Then in Feb. the Radiator busted on the highway. No problems, got it fixed. Then in April, the CV Joint broke, its good it broke as soon as i got home. fixed, abs broke, when CV broke. and i didnt know that you have to replace arms as well. And no one new that the wheel bearings were bad. so this year along Ive paid $1545 in repairs. I just have small things to fix. Other then that its a good vehicle.

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  Oldsmobile Bravada 4.3 AWD - 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By Pawel - February 17 - 1:23 pm

  Ive had ups and downs with this car. I love the car because of all the memories I have had with it. It actually has help up pretty well I guess you can say. But the quality of this car. I have to say GM did a very poor job. I have had to replace so many things on this car, it was probably not even worth it. I could of probably paid off another car with that money. the most stupid feature that I hate is the air pump that apparently is defective in all Blazers and Bravada models 96-01.

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  Not so good - 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By kenb268 - January 3 - 1:11 am

  Having own mostly GM vehicles Chevy Cavalier and S10 PU was very disapointed in this vehicle constanliy repairing vehicler new hubs upper and lower ball joints about 80,000 miles at about $12000.00 to fix parts and labor (GM)encoder sensor and crossmember beam that had rotted out about $1000. to fiz (GM) Raditior blower moter for heater and ac went $$200.00 fixed myself.Woulnd use aftermarket parts. Raditor went after 1st year no warranty had it fixed at dealer about $500.00. Had tp replace fuel pump 3 times after original wnet (again dont use cheap aftermarket parts better off with brand names.they were covered under warranty Amen still cost about $800 for replacing the 3.

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  If you see one for sale....run!!! - 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By pamster - October 9 - 10:00 am

  This is our second Bravado. We thought the first one (98) was a fluke with all the troubles we had. No such luck. The 00 Bravada Platinum is the biggest peice of crap ever! Everything seems to go to hell after 50,000 miles. The front end has been completely rebuilt now, and were being told the transmission may have problems. Junk, pure and simple.

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  DONT GO HERE! - 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By ALJONES99 - April 14 - 10:00 am

  SVC AWD Light has stayed on since 1 week after purchase. Made numerous trips to dealership. Purchased 2000 Bravada in April 2001 with only 18k miles and its been a nightmare. Replaced Radiator/Radiator Fan, actuator, computer modules, steering column switches...on and on...DONT BUY ONE! One year later it is only worth $11-12k and Im going to lose my shirt on this one!

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  Never Again - 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
  By UnhappyFloridian - January 26 - 11:46 pm

  I was really excited about purchasing my Platinum Edition Oldsmobile Bravada until I started having problems with it. At 36,000 miles my transmission, rear wiper motor and A/C system all went (glad I bought the extended warranty). Since then, I have replaced the brakes twice, redone the front end, and keep getting water in my transfer case (car has been in the shop at least six times for this alone). I never drive in water and they cant figure out what the problem is. Also, it has lots of rattles. My ignition shorted twice as did my radio. My transmission is going again and the roof rack paint is peeling. The jack they provided could not hold the vehicle weight. Oldsmobile refused to replace a $50 jack free of charge. I would never purchase an Oldsmobile again.