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US recalls (1)
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights, switch
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002, WITH MAILINGS TO OWNERS OF 2000 AND EARLY 2001 VEHICLES. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Electrical
2008-05-22 · campaign 2008-178
On certain vehicles, the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit condition with the bottom contact of the hazard switch, causing the stop lamps and the hazard lamps to become inoperable (the center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected). The loss of stop lamp and rear hazard lamp function could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped, which could result in a crash causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace either the hazard warning switch, or the multifunction switch assembly. Note: This campaign expands the population of recall 2001285.
Electrical
2001-12-05 · campaign 2001-285
Certain sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition with the bottom connector in the hazard switch carrier that results in the stop lamps and the hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected. The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the hazzard warning flasher switch.
Owner complaints (33)
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada (3 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 60).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 10 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | |
| Air bags | 3 | |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada 4-DR. | – | – | – | 2★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Bravada AWD 4.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Bravada AWD 4.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
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