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2002 Oldsmobile Bravada recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Safety recalls10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 1, 200404V527000 | Exterior lighting: brake lightsAN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY… DetailsHide details for campaign 04V527000
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| Jun 23, 200404V289000 | Engine and engine coolingIF THE SPIKE DAMAGES THE PCM, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT RESTART. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V289000
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| Apr 28, 200404V201000 | Seat beltsIF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V201000
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| Feb 4, 200404V046000 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washerDEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V046000
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| Jul 15, 200303V250000 | Equipment: other owners/service/other manualTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V250000
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| Mar 19, 200303V096000 | Electrical system: wiring interior/under dashTHESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V096000
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Owner complaints by component240
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 53 | 22 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 48 | 20 |
| Electrical system | 47 | 20 |
| Visibility | 29 | 12 |
| Suspension | 21 | 9 |
| Structure | 15 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 15 | 6 |
| Steering | 15 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 5 |
| Air bags | 12 | 5 |
| Seats | 12 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 10 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 3 |
| Tires | 6 | 3 |
12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“Front Control arm broke at the frame. There is a recall for this control arm issue for a 2002 Bravada but, my vin was not included. 01V126000 is the NHTSA. The control arms fractured causing separation from the frame.”
- Air bags
“I was merging onto the interstate going approximately 35 mph, I spun out on black ice across three lanes of traffic and smashed into the guard rail.”
- Suspension
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise occurred.”
Other Oldsmobile Bravada model years
- 20042 recalls13 complaints
- 20037 recalls27 complaints
- 200210 recalls238 complaints
- 20011 recall33 complaints
- 20003 recalls76 complaints
Other Oldsmobile models
2002 Oldsmobile Bravada recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada. The most recent, 04V527000 (reported November 1, 2004), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 53 complaints out of 240 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 18 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.