2002 Oldsmobile Bravada SmartTrak review from North America

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Also, about ten minutes after pulling off the lot, the power seat/heated seat modules failed and had to be replaced.

At 28,900 miles, the Bravada had to be taken in for problems with shifting at the right RPM. It had to be returned to the dealership for updating software and other things on that order.

And as many owners are complaining, as with any 2002 TrailBlazer, Envoy, or Bravada, the memory mirrors are going crazy. The passenger mirror on our Bravada is the one that always has a problem. Now that I think of it, the driver's mirror is starting to do it as well.

Besides the problems with the seats, the mirrors, and the shifting at the right RPM, the Bravada is really a great car. This is our second one, and we are really pleased with it. We had a 2001 originally, until it was totaled... thank God for OnStar! It's a very stylish car and if GM didn't phase out the Oldsmobile Division, I think we would keep on buying not only the Bravada, but the other cars as well... And if I had the money, I would go out and buy the "Final 500" Edition, only I don't have $40,465 to put out on a car that is truly worth it... That's another problem with the Bravada, it's really pricey. Oh well, I guess you have to pay if you want quality!

On another note, it's very roomy inside! The seats are extremely comfortable and the 4-way power lumbar is a nice feature that wasn't available on our 2001. The automatic load-leveling suspension in the rear is also a neat feature of the GM Mid-Size SUV line. The rear seats have ample room whereas the 2001 did not. (I'm 6 feet, 1 inch tall and it wasn't easy to get out of the 2001's rear seat, but the 2002 is like getting out of a limo.) I have nothing, but good things to say about this car, and I absolutely love it! If you have considered the Olds Bravada as your next car, buy it. You will love it. Although, there are regular trips to the dealer though for some tune-ups and software reprogramming.