2000 Oldsmobile Bravada Reviews from North America

All wheel drive doesn't work, constantly putting brakes and rotors on.

Have replaced fuel pump, have replaced door springs and had to replace window switch, heater has been replaced.

After I bought this vehicle, I found out it was titled as a lemon. The vehicle is a real piece of junk and because it is titled as a lemon; no one will take it as a trade-in.

My transmission started slipping at 125,000 miles.

The doors have started to hang crookedly.

This vehicle gets very bad gas mileage. Nice interior, but hard to upkeep. Rides really rough.

Although I have enjoyed the smooth ride and the size of the Bravada, I have had many problems with it.

The first problem was not any fault of the vehicle itself; I was rear-ended badly. The car was in the shop for two weeks while the rear end was rebuilt.

Approximately 6 months later, I was unable to release the key from the ignition. I had to park my car at night with the doors unlocked and the key in it. It was diagnosed as having the two rods that run under the shift lever cracked during the accident and over time severed. These two levers apparently control whether or not the key disengages.

I got caught in a "semi-flood" -- not high enough to wash me out, but strong enough that it apparently ruptured my fuel line and pump. Had to have that replaced.

Had continued battery problems; was finally told that the battery I had purchased was too small for the engine -- no battery problems since then. However, my SUV now feels like a truck rather than the smooth car it felt like before.

Found a puddle of coolant under my car: the intake manifold/gasket had to be replaced.

The serpentine belt had to be replaced.

I've been told that the steering needs work, and the brakes need to be replaced.

As of last night, my car now makes a droning sound like an alien ship from a '60's flick, when the car is in gear and my foot is on the brake or it's at idle. It does not make this sound when depressing the accelerator. Any suggestions on this one?

The car is paid off and I do like it, I'd rather not have to try to come up with the money to buy a new one.

The stock replacement shocks seem to wear out easy in less than one year.

The hood latch keeps sticking even after replacing.

Rear seats wear out.

The switch on the side of the seats quit working.

Rear seats have no room or leg room, and are not comfortable.

This SUV runs and has good pulling power.

The first thing to go wrong was the A/C right after we bought it.

Then it was the transmission around 80,000. This was the most expensive repair.

I have changed all 4 ball joints, upper control arm bushings, idler arm, fuel pump water pump, radiator, tension pulley, A/C condenser and compressor, and just yesterday the rear brake calipers. It's a good car, it only breaks at home, never had to be towed.

I've done all the work myself except the tranny and A/C. Parts are not that expensive, so I'm happy with a 9 year old car with 138,000 on it.

The heater problem is the control unit on the dash. Mine is bad too, but I live in Hawaii and really don't need heat.

I am also a auto body technician, and 90% of the time hinges wear out because people use the door to get in and out of instead the body of the car.

And for the guy who's doors won't stay open... you need new door checks. It's what keeps the doors open.