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2000 Oldsmobile Bravada

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Bravada.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada is an SUV that uses a 4.5‑quart oil capacity with a 5W‑30 API‑rated lubricant and is paired with an Automatic 4‑speed transmission. Power‑train issues account for the most frequent owner complaints across its 1991‑2004 production span, and the 2000 model recorded 81 total complaints, placing it below the 2002 peak of 243 but above the 2004 low of 13. Official EPA fuel‑economy ratings are 14 mpg city, 18 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined. Thus, the 2000 model year sits in the middle of the Bravada’s reliability history, with complaint volume higher than the 2004 low of 13 but lower than the 2002 peak of 243.

Model year200420032002200120001999199819971996

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/18/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 19210286. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 75 · 525 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235-70R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter19210286 alt 12731175
Engine air filter19259086 alt 25170512
Fuel filter25168594
Spark plug12681665
Front wiper blades15757007 alt 15757008
Serpentine belt12576453 alt 19355374
Thermostat12632948 alt 12551507

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 18 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts8.85 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugBW: 4472: 20.0, 231, 233: 18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugBW: 4472: 20.0, 231, 233: 18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.045 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.75 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type150
Oil Capacity8.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number75
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca
Optional BCI Group Number75

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum66.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)60-66
RPM50-63 @ Idle rpm
Engine Compression100
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH FOUR WHEEL DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque to Knuckle77 ft-lbs / 52 ft-lbs / 38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Brake ApplicationWITH FOUR WHEEL DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0003 in / 0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in / 0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.14 in / 0.787 in / 1.03 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.14 in / 0.787 in / 1.03 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 15,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada sits in a period of rising complaints and recalls that peaked in 2002. Compared to 1999, complaints increased from 67 to 81 while recalls rose from 0 to 3, and the number of TSBS incidents jumped from 122 to 327. The trend toward higher TSBS counts continued in 2001 (348) and surged dramatically in 2002 (611). In 2000, the top complaint areas—Power Train, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, and Suspension—each accounted for 10‑11 complaints, and the vehicle had 3 crash and 4 fire complaints, modest compared to the spikes seen in the following year. Thus, 2000 represents a transitional year before the sharp uptick in 2002, suggesting it may be a more stable purchase than later models but still warrants careful inspection of the highlighted systems.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
327
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
81
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 81 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train11
Exterior Lighting10
Electrical System10
Suspension10
Engine & Engine Cooling7
Vehicle Speed Control5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Steering3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08V231000Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:SwitchReported 21/05/2008

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR OLDSMOBILE AT…

00V258001Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 08/09/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE PAYLOAD SHOWN ON THE LABEL IS… Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL FOR INSTALLATION ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 327 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIP4723J2024-10-25Electrical SystemThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIT5099H2024-09-12Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5099H2024-09-12Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
General Communication2024-08-26Electrical SystemVehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It…
18-NA-0992024-06-17Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Bravada take?

4.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Bravada have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Bravada get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined mpg.