Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile bravada. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the muffler. When the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, he was informed that the transmission mount cross member of the frame was rotted and ready to break loose. The current and failure mileages were 85,000. Updated 09/23/08 *bf the consumer also stated there was a gasket leak in the exhaust. Updated 09/25/08.
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada engine problems
10 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 83,700. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 83,700
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine3
- Exhaust system2
- Engine: gasoline2
- Cooling system2
- Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
- Exhaust system: emission control1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Oldsmobile Bravada engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Purchased 96 grand am in 98 found it to be wrecked after I traded in 02 for old's bravada with mileage roll back at bad dealership multiple problems several wrecks due to manufactures defect let go back to gmac financing because bad dealers could finance bad deals through them. Please contact me asap!!!!!
The catalytic converter element is broken inside causing rattling. Car has been on road four years in november 2004. General motors and dealer stated there is no defect, this is normal. Cost of repairs estimated between $750 and $1,000. Believe this is not normal and is a manufacture defect. Previous owned gm cars owned have in excess of 150,000 with original exhaust components.
2000 bravada is leaking oil. *mr the oil was leaking from the front of the engine each time the oil and filter was replaced. The problem was diagnosed as the oil cooler hose (p/n 15194578 pipe and 15194579 hose) leaking. *sc
I have noticed in 2003 that on trips of 2 hours or more that our bravada will stall and I'll pull over for 5-10 minutes letting it rest and then will start it back up and then another 1/2 hour down the road it will stall again. Most noticeably this happened to me on december 27, 2003 during a road trip back from virginia to georgia where the vehicle stalled 5 times. This was very frustrating and takes away my confidence to take this vehicle on long trips.
I have had many mechanical problems with my vehicle since the day I purchased it (new!). I have had several occasions where the oxygen snesor was bad, I currently have a problem with the dome override switch. If I have it activated, pushed in, it will cause my lights to stay on and also causes my personal alarm (like the one on my remote keyless entry) to go off quite often. When the dome override is disengaged, all seems fine. The most recent issue that I have is with the heating system. This one's a winner, especially because this is winter and snow and freezing temperature season, here in the northeast. I have little or no heat. I drive an average of 110 miles per day. We have flushed the system, replaced the thermostat and I am lucky to have heated seats, because I'd probably have hypothermia by the time I got to work if I didn't. I have owned three other olds bravadas and I have stood by them, happy with everything the vehicle had to offer. After this one is paid off, I strongly doubt that I will even look at purchasing a gm vehicle again!
While driving at any speed, the vehicle lost power. *ak the vehicle also lost power when turning corners and then started again. *scc
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There has been an continuing problem with vehicle pulling to the right, vehicle realigned three times, 6/29/00, 7/14/00 & 8/8/00, problem first detected at 916 miles.
Consumer is concerned about possible vehicle fire due to the oil leak.
Questions about the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada engine
Does the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada have engine problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 83,700 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Oldsmobile Bravada have bad engine?
The Oldsmobile Bravada model years with the most engine complaints are 2002 (52 complaints), 1997 (15 complaints) and 1999 (12 complaints).
Other 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada problems
Electrical 16Transmission 14Lights 12Suspension 11Acceleration 6Brakes 6Fuel system 4Body 3Airbags 2Steering 2Visibility 2Locks 1Seat belts 1Wheels 1
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