Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 238 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V527000 GM/BRAKE LAMP FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V289000 GM/ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AIR SUSPENSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V201000 GM/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V046000 GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V250000 GM/FMVSS 225/OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V096000 GM/FMVSS 101/208/INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V075000 GM/FMVSS 114/MECHANICAL OVERRIDE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V121000 GM/FUEL FILTER FITTING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V222000 GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V126000 GM/FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 53 complaints
- Electrical System 47 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 46 complaints
- Visibility 29 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Seat Belts 15 complaints
Of the 238 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 238 complaints, owners report 14 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada exhibits below-average reliability with 238 complaints and 10 recalls. Common issues include power train, electrical system, and engine cooling problems. Many complaints relate to electrical system failures and power train issues, suggesting potential high cost repairs. The limited recall and complaint data suggest cautious maintenance budgeting.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | Unknown | $800–$2,500 | very common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Engine cooling | Unknown | $400–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspection and service
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant system check
- Battery and electrical check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission hesitating
- Engine overheating
- Electrical malfunctions
- Brake light issues
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.