2001 Oldsmobile Bravada review from North America
"Beautiful and Comfy, but transmission is not reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have only had this car for two months. Ten days after purchase from a small used car lot, the vehicle would no longer go into reverse and shifted hard between first and second gear. Cost nearly $3,000 for a rebuilt, warrantied transmission.
General comments?
This vehicle is both beautiful and comfortable, handles well and gets decent gas mileage. But something is definitely up with the Smart-Track transmission. I live in snow country with a 1/2 mile driveway and must have four wheel drive. GM needs to work the bugs out of this transmission better.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 77000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78700 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Concorde |
| Date of Entry | 29th October, 2004 |