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2002 Oldsmobile Bravada engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 49 complaints for the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
49 15% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
27,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
1 and 1
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 27,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 10 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 5 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 2 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 2 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 2 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 27,000 miles
Based on 24 complaints that include mileage. 71% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles10
20k to 40k miles5
40k to 60k miles2
60k to 80k miles2
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles2
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 24 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 26,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Going about 50 MPH on interstate when engine lost power. Had multiple warning lights and messages, including ABS and service brakes. Pulled off on exit ramp and stopped on grass completely off travel lane. Tried to restart engine several times with no success. Before I could take other action, I was hit in the left rear by another car, which pushed my vehicle about 50 feet back into the travel lane. Damage to rear quarter panel, bumper, and tailgate. My vehicle had to be towed to dealer.

Reported at 11,910 miles, May 2002 CrashInjury

While driving 55 MPH it was difficult to steer the vehicle. Service engine light illuminated, and the engine stalled. Dealer could not duplicate or determine the cause of the problem. 2002 oldsmobile bravada experienced problems with vehicle being difficult to steer. The service engine light illuminated on the dash and the engine stalled. Vehicle would not start back up so it had to be towed to the dealership. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.

Reported at 23,000 miles, October 2003

Other problems reported for the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Engine problems in other years

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Engine problems across all Oldsmobile models