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2003 Oldsmobile Bravada recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Exterior lighting | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 5, 200505V198000 | Exterior lighting: turn signalTHE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION… DetailsHide details for campaign 05V198000
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| 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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| 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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| Apr 23, 200303V151000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsIF BRAKING PERFORMANCE IS REDUCED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V151000
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| Mar 6, 200303V075000 | Power train: automatic transmissionTHESE OVERRIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAS A LOCKING STEERING COLUMN. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V075000
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Owner complaints by component30
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 23 |
| Power train | 7 | 23 |
| Air bags | 4 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 10 |
| Structure | 3 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 7 |
| Steering | 2 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 7 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 7 |
| Seats | 2 | 7 |
| Visibility | 2 | 7 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 3 |
1 more component 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
- Air bags
“I was involved in a crash. Doing 35 miles an hour. The air bag never deployed and I tee boned the other vehicle.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Recall was issued and a letter was sent to me, we havent driven the suv for the past 18 months because of the gasoline smell when were sitting in it, and it was leaking gas, would have gotten it fixed but cant afford it.”
- Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle causing significant damage to the front end.”
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2003 Oldsmobile Bravada recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada. The most recent, 05V198000 (reported May 5, 2005), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 2 campaigns. Others: visibility (1), equipment (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 30 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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.