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Used 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada SUV Consumer Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

will keep until body falls off

chiefsmds, 01/29/2013
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I bought mine two years old. I have had 8years now. very little maintence ever needed. had to change fuel pump and both front wheel bearings but those are common for gm products. I wish it could get better mpg {15} but its a beast here in ohio winters. never gets stuck or never any troubles driving on icy roads. I have pulled a loaded car trailer without any troubles. I love this vehicle. I will keep for ever.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

good buy

OldsKing, 08/26/2010
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

i Purchased my 2001 bravada with 101,000 miles not too long ago and Boy am i happy!, other than a few squeaks when hitting a bump man is this thing nice, power everything Moonroof, its a college kids dream, not to mention i have a sound system that is certified at 153DBs at the headrests from two FI BTL 18's, this SUV takes the abuse like a champ, i would recommend this suv to anyone needing a reliable daily driver, little laggy on acceleration, but overall the smartrak is an awesome feature, this is my 2nd bravada (1996) which drive through 198,000 before cash 4 clunkering it, and it was still going strong, i look forward to having this SUV for many years into the future

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Very Nice SUV!!!!

Craige, 06/02/2008
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This has been a great vehicle, very dependable only expenses has been tires,and tune ups little else has gone wrong. Very comfortable to drive. SmartTrack is great for winter driving. Sound system still sounds great!! Paint and Interior still looks like new.

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3 out of 5 stars

Smart track? I call it stupid track

Jim, 12/06/2008
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought a n01 Bravada from a dealer for around 8 grand. Great motor no troubles at all in that department. But the smart track is junk. Always in 4wd. Tore up a lot of tires.They became the slip. Cost alot to have fixed. Better off changing the transfer case which runs about 3 grand

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Danny

Danny, 11/29/2009
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought my Bravada used with 55K miles on it. I enjoyed driving it. My complaints concern problems with electric system, in that various warning lights come on for no reason, especially the "ck all wheel drive" light and the "check engine light". It is fine to drive in winter but, even with all wheel drive, I wish I had not bought it.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

A good value

JBP, 05/15/2008
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It would be hard to beat this vehicle for the price. We had always driven Subarus and Hondas before buying the Olds. It has had more problems than the Hondas but not the Subaru. None of the problems have been major but have been annoying, like a latch for the back window that has had to be replaced twice and a plaster cover for the window/lock buttons that came off. With 80k-plus miles on it has been very reliable (with consistent oil changes and so on). Frankly, we expected to have more repair expenses with it because of the reviews we'd seen but went with it because we thought the purchase price was great.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best SUV I've owned!!

Kevin Livingston, 04/09/2005
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have very much enjoyed the "luxury-style" ride and comfort even on a long ride. This is my second SUV (first a '97 Blazer) and I've noticed it does not have the rolling effect on turns and curves, very nice! Pleasure to drive, easy steering, good response to the gas pedal, great sound system (cassette and CD). I like the wood appoitments in the console, all options are within easy reach and practically placed. Drink cup holders a little small.

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1.38 out of 5 stars

Stay away

A real waste, 03/02/2008
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new, at the time when olds was thinking of discontinuing the line. From year four (after the warranty - mileage over)to present, it has cost me $5K to $7K per year in repairs. It is a sink hole. Everything from not starting when it feels like it to not being able to turn the wheel without major vibrations. Everything was changed. I should have given up a long time ago.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Not my fave

Paula, 01/24/2009
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I only owned my Bravada 18 months because we had to frequently replace the ignition sensor. Fortunately the warranty covered it so I only had to pay the deductible. We had bought other used cars from the dealer and decided to trade it in. We really didn't want to have it go out again (that would be the 4th time) and it would have quaified for the Missouri lemon law.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Best SUV EVERRRR

jxmlt, 08/26/2009
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This SUV is by far the best truck ever. Unlike some of the others on here I have not had to put lots of money in to the truck nor have I had to replace anything other than normal maintenance. Again some of the reviews that have been posted I would like to say to the commenters, Oldsmobile got bought out they still made Bravadas after they were bought out. This truck is not for everyone honestly. It is the luxury model of the Jimmy & Blazer, if you do not care for those trucks you will not love the Bravada either. If you take car of your car and don't beat it to crap you should not have any of these problems.

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