36 problems have been reported for the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 8 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (6 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | |
| Power Train | |
| Air Bag | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Structure | |
| Steering | |
| Seats | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Suspension | |
| Tire | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Visibility | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada in the United States are 8,642 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Oldsmobile Bravada owners in the last 19 years is 36, and the age of the vehicle is 19, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 36 / 8,642 / 19 * 1000 = 0.22.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Oldsmobile Bravada model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada in 2003.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Oldsmobile Bravada, the following table can be used to compare the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada with the Oldsmobile Bravada from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2003 Bravada is 36 while the average number of problems reported for the 9 model years of the Oldsmobile Bravada is 115.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2004 Bravada | |
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