Oldsmobile Bravada SUV | Crossover

Oldsmobile Bravada SUV | Crossover 

DESCRIPTION

The Bravada comes with a 4.3-liter pushrod 12-valve V-6 with 190 hp and 4-speed automatic transmission and 4 wheel drive.

USER REVIEWS

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[Mar 17, 2002]
audrey
Model Reviewed: bravada

Strength:

pretty body and color

Weakness:

all problems listed

Nothing but problems. Upper and lower ball joints, key doesn''t come out, terrible gas mileage, no acceleration power, high beams go out when turned on after car has been driven in excess of an hour, wiper motor replaced.

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[Feb 12, 2002]
waterbum553
Model Reviewed: bavada

Strength:

no problem as of yet great handling in the snow and rain very comfortable on long trips

Weakness:

a slight shutter at low speed when turning told by dealer it was the four wheel drive and was normal

i have owned other suv and this is by far the most fun to drive gas mileage is a little hard to handle but for what you got you live with it

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s-10 blazers

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Dec 27, 2001]
arnold serrano
Model Reviewed: oldsmobile bravada

Strength:

Strong engine, nice strong looks...Great features that are normally found in high luxury vehicles.

Weakness:

Gas guzzler....Also notice thumping sound when making a left turn at slow speed. Notify Dealerships and will be bring it in, so I''ll keep you posted.

Beautiful vehicle. Very pleased with the quality, safety features and package that Oldsmobilie offers for a very competitive price.

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First Suv

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Dec 07, 2001]
calebraine

Strength:

strong engine, smart track, interior, paint

Weakness:

well i havent went through mine with a fine tooth comb as these others have, but as far as i can tell there are few (as with most other vehicles)

i love the bravada. im not sure what is wrong with the other people writing these reviews but i feel that these people are the type that will find everything wrong with anything on a car. if they dont like the american car, then give another country your business, but i think i will stick with american. my bravada is a smooth riding and handling truck, powerful engine, and the gas mileage isnt that of a geo but i hate to inform the people but thats what you get for buying an suv.

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explorer

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Nov 28, 2001]
ironranger91
Model Reviewed: Bravada

Strength:

smart track 4x4

Weakness:

undiagnosable problems, poor customer service, squeaky interior

Happy with the looks and the smart track four wheel drive. Plastic squeaks and rattles a lot. Gas guzzler for a 6 cylinder engine. Been through 2 sets of rear rotors, service stations told me that is common with Bravada, Blazer, Jimmy due to a light rearend. Truck with 73,000 miles has been in the shop 3 times in a month because it stalls for no reason at all with no warning. Dealer has been unable to fix or diagnose. Died in the middle of an intersection last time, and I fear for the safety of my wife and children so we are getting rid of it. Oldsmobile customer service no help at all. Have researched the problem online, is happening to others as well. I guess someone will have to get killed before GM does anything. If you own one now and are having problems, hang on to the receipts for repairs in case of recall and get rid of it. I will never buy another Bravada. My 1986 beater truck is more reliable.

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RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
2
[Nov 19, 2001]
mike

Strength:

all the extras

Weakness:

I smell gas for just a couple seconds when I turn off the vehicle.Mehanics can''t find the problem. Anyone have the answer?

smooth ride,looks good,powerful,I like it

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1993 explorer

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
3
[Oct 14, 2001]
CECILE CHILES
Model Reviewed: bravada

Strength:

good power on hills, good gas mileage interior leather holding up great great sound system

Weakness:

the above repairs

I have had several problems over the past four years. I purchased this vehicle new with 12 miles on it I have had transnission problems (warrantied with a loaner vehicle), rearend problems which cost me $1000 and alternator $335 I commute 140 miles per day and have 210000 miles on the vehicle. I am currently having a problem with the fuel injection system or starter

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exployer and blazer

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Jul 13, 2001]
Brad

Strength:

I have not driven it enough, except back and forth to the service center, to list any strengths.

Weakness:

Vibration, rough transmission/engine, noisy transmission, absolutely no customer support from Oldsmobile, WORTHLESS WARRANTY, no loaner vehicle for repairs that have taken 6 weeks! I have owned 4 Oldsmobile vehicles since 1975. This will be my last GM product ever! I should have listened to the mechanics that advised me not to buy GM but I wanted to buy American. Never again!

Horrible Reliability, Build quality, Dealer service and Oldsmobile suppport. I have owned this Bravada since May 22, 2001 and it has been in for service since then. I only have 250 miles on it. It has a driveline vibration that they just cannot repair. They think a spark pulse is being transmitted in the exhaust so they installed a long element exhaust manifold and springs on the manifolds. Hey also thought it had excessive runout in the front drive shaft so they replaced the propeller shaft in front of the transfer case. Now it is even worse. I cannot get a loaner vehicle from Oldsmobile. What good is a 5-year warranty if you cannot ever use the car? Oldsmobile customer service just tells me to bring it back to the dealer and there is nothing else they can do. This SUV runs rough, is noisy and the vibration could make you sick if you had to endure it long enough. GM just does not care. I guess I'll have to fight Oldsmobile on this one using the lemon law. Did I get the only lemon?

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None

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[Jul 13, 2001]
Brad

Strength:

I have not driven it enough, except back and forth to the service center, to list any strengths.

Weakness:

Vibration, rough transmission/engine, noisy transmission, absolutely no customer support from Oldsmobile, WORTHLESS WARRANTY, no loaner vehicle for repairs that have taken 6 weeks! I have owned 4 Oldsmobile vehicles since 1975. This will be my last GM product ever! I should have listened to the mechanics that advised me not to buy GM but I wanted to buy American. Never again!

Horrible Reliability, Build quality, Dealer service and Oldsmobile suppport. I have owned this Bravada since May 22, 2001 and it has been in for service since then. I only have 250 miles on it. It has a driveline vibration that they just cannot repair. They think a spark pulse is being transmitted in the exhaust so they installed a long element exhaust manifold and springs on the manifolds. Hey also thought it had excessive runout in the front drive shaft so they replaced the propeller shaft in front of the transfer case. Now it is even worse. I cannot get a loaner vehicle from Oldsmobile. What good is a 5-year warranty if you cannot ever use the car? Oldsmobile customer service just tells me to bring it back to the dealer and there is nothing else they can do. This SUV runs rough, is noisy and the vibration could make you sick if you had to endure it long enough. GM just does not care. I guess I'll have to fight Oldsmobile on this one using the lemon law. Did I get the only lemon?

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None

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[Jul 12, 2001]
Aileen
Model Reviewed: Bravada

Strength:

A luxury vehicle for a good price, good gas milage, handles well in all driving conditions.

Weakness:

Noisy in wind, top heavy, floor area small for front passenger.

I commute to work daily 20 miles on I-94, and the Bravada has given me a smooth ride (including potholes!) safety, good acceleration and braking. The interior could be a little larger I am not impressed with the floor bump on the passenger side and the windows are tinted a little too dark,especially when entering parking garages.

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Ford Explorer, Chevy Tahoe

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
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