Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V198000 TURN SIGNAL FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V527000 GM/BRAKE LAMP FAILURE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
Of the 13 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 13 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada faces reliability challenges, notably with lighting and minor electrical failures. While safety-critical issues like brakes and airbags have low complaints, common failures can affect daily usability. Maintenance demands are moderate, but costs could escalate due to regional repair variability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| turn signal system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| brake lighting system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $50–$150 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$400 | 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 changes
- brake pad replacements
- tire rotations and balance
- coolant flush
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- flickering or inoperative lights
- turn signal malfunction
- difficulties starting the engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.