1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
3 recalls, 158 complaints - 91 TSBs
03V117000 Mar 31, 2003
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS AN ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP. SUSTAINED LOADS OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE AND DURATION ON THE BELT IN SEVERE CRASHES COULD FULLY DEPLOY THE BUCKLE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP, INTRODUCING A TOTAL OF 10 ADDITIONAL IN... Read more
Consequence
IF THE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP FULLY DEPLOYS IN A SEVERE MULTIPLE ROLLOVER CRASH, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A BELTED DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE PARTIAL OR EVEN COMPLETE EJECTION FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENERGY-ABSORBING SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH ONE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REAS... Read more
01I018000 Dec 4, 2001
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1996-1997 4-WHEEL DRIVE CHEVROLET BLAZER, GMC JIMMY, AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OWNERS HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT ... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
GM HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. THIS SPECIAL POLICY IS FOR A PERIOD OF 8 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, FROM THE DATE THE VHEICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PLACED IN SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF OWNERSHIP. THE UPPER ... Read more
01V200000 Jun 28, 2001
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, ... Read more
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING OR STEERING LOSS, OR A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-87... Read more
Complaint Statistics
158 total complaints
7 crashes 8 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 9 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 25, 2018
Incident date: Jul 25, 2018
1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VOLTAGE DROPPING WHILE VEHICLE IN STOPPED CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO DIM. *LD *JS
POWER TRAIN
Jul 25, 2018
Incident date: Jul 25, 2018
1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VOLTAGE DROPPING WHILE VEHICLE IN STOPPED CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO DIM. *LD *JS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 12, 2014
Incident date: Jul 7, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA THE CAR SHUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY AND CONTINUED TO STALL. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE CAR. I DROVE TO MY MECHANICS GARAGE AND HE REPLACED THE IGNITION HARNESS. THIS HAS HAPPED TO ME A TOTAL OF ( 4) FOUR TIMES. THE FREQUENCY HAS BEEN ABOUT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 27, 2013
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
WHILE DRIVING I WOULD HEAR LIKE A MOTOR RUNNING SOUND THAT WOULD LAST APPROX 5/10 SEC. AND DURING THIS TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD RISE AND GET HARD AND I WOULD HAVE TO APPLY LOTS OF PRESSURE IN ORDER FOR VEHICLE TO STOP WHICH DOES SO WITH GRIND. I REPLACED BOTH ROTORS,CALIPERS,BRAKE PADS,MASTERCYLIN... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 27, 2013
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
WHILE DRIVING I WOULD HEAR LIKE A MOTOR RUNNING SOUND THAT WOULD LAST APPROX 5/10 SEC. AND DURING THIS TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD RISE AND GET HARD AND I WOULD HAVE TO APPLY LOTS OF PRESSURE IN ORDER FOR VEHICLE TO STOP WHICH DOES SO WITH GRIND. I REPLACED BOTH ROTORS,CALIPERS,BRAKE PADS,MASTERCYLIN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 27, 2013
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
WHILE DRIVING I WOULD HEAR LIKE A MOTOR RUNNING SOUND THAT WOULD LAST APPROX 5/10 SEC. AND DURING THIS TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD RISE AND GET HARD AND I WOULD HAVE TO APPLY LOTS OF PRESSURE IN ORDER FOR VEHICLE TO STOP WHICH DOES SO WITH GRIND. I REPLACED BOTH ROTORS,CALIPERS,BRAKE PADS,MASTERCYLIN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 18, 2010
Incident date: Jan 3, 2010
1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA BECAME COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AFTER THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AFTER SEEING SMOKE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0002-89 UPDATED LETTER 04/29/10 *BF
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 6, 2009
Incident date: Mar 17, 2008
BRAVADA SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. WHILE ON HIGHWAY I WAS TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. THEN THE TRUCK IS COMPLETELY DEAD. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND SAT FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES TRYING TO RESTART IT. IT FINALLY STARTED. (NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON) AFTER I LET IT SIT FOR A FEW MONTH I DECIDED TO REPLACE THE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Aug 7, 2007
Incident date: Jul 31, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. HE STATED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARM COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINTS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #01V200000) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED AS PART OF ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jul 25, 2007
Incident date: Jul 15, 2007
WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MY 1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA BEGAN FLASHING THEN THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WE PULLED OVER AND I PULLED MY CHILDREN FROM THE VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE AND FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF THE GAS... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 16, 2006
Incident date: Mar 15, 2006
THE THROTTLE VALVE IN THE THROTTLE BODY HAS A SHIELD RIVETED TO IT AND THE SHIELD STICKS TO THE THROTTLE BODY HOUSING. WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL IT CAUSES THE SHIELD TO BE PULL AWAY FROM THE THROTTLE VALVE,THIS CAUSES METAL FATIGUE AT THE RIVETS THE SHIELD THEN BRAKES LOOSE AND FALLS INTO THE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jan 13, 2006
Incident date: Dec 7, 2005
97 OLDS BRAVADA RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY, NOW DO NOT WORK ON EITHER DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE. SEATBELTS DO NOT "CATCH" DURING COLLISION AND JUST KEEP PULLING OUT OF HOUSING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY NUMEROUS DEALERSHIPS THAT THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS, WHICH PROBAB... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 2, 2005
Incident date: Jul 31, 2005
ON JULY 31, 2005 MY FAMILY AND I WERE TRAVELING HOME FROM MICHIGAN WE WERE 29 MILES FROM HOME WHEN OUR 1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA CAUGHT FIRE. WE HAD BEEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH A FIRE UNDER OUR SUV FOR SOME TIME AND WAS NOT AWARE OF IT. PARTS LITERALLY BEGAN TO FALL FROM UNDER THE TRUCK WHEN ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 22, 2005
Incident date: Dec 16, 2004
TEMP GAUGE SHOWED THAT ENGING WAS OVERHEATING. FOLLOWED PROCEDURES IN OWNER'S MANUAL FOR OVERHEATING. CONTINUED TO OVERHEAT WHEN DRIVING LONGER DISTANCES. TOOK IT TO DEALER WHO FLUSHED OUT RADIATOR/COOLING SYSTEM TWICE. 3RD TIME INFORMED THAT COOLANT HAD TURNED TO BROWN SLUSH AND ENTIRE RADIATOR... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Jun 7, 2005
Incident date: Jun 26, 2004
DT: RECALLS 01I018000 AND 01V200000 WAS ISSUED BUT NOT ON CALLER'S CAR. UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE WITHOUT WARNING AND WHILE DRIVING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAID CALLERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALLS DUE TO VIN. MANUFACTURER SAID IF THERE WAS INJURY OR DEATH THEY WOULD HAVE DONE SOMETHING.*... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 4, 2005
Incident date: Sep 10, 2004
MY 1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA HAD A PROBLEM WHERE THE CAR WOULD "DIE" ANYTIME AND THEN OUTOMATICALLY TURN BACK ON WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE SAME WOULD HAPPEN DURING CITY DRIVING BUT I WIOULD HAVE TO RE-START THE CAR. A VERY DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE IF I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF MAKING A TURN WHEN THE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Nov 3, 2004
Incident date: Nov 3, 2004
I HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION ON THE FRONT END OF MY 1997 OLD'S BRAVADA. I TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD IT REQUIRED BALL JOINTS BUT APPARENTLY THERE IS A NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # OF 01I018000 IN REFERENCE TO IT AND THAT GM HAD DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THEM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 2, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES FOR STALLING AND CUTTING OFF. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. *JB *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 20, 2004
Incident date: Aug 31, 2004
MY 1997 OLDS BRAVADA IS EXPERIENCING A FAILURE OF THE HAZARD AND BRAKE LIGHT, SIMILAR TO THE RECALL ISSUED FOR THE 2000-2001 MODELS.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
May 11, 2004
Incident date: May 11, 2004
CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. EARLIER CONSUMER SMELLED GAS, BUT DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 7 MILES. HE PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY INTO A WAY STATION AND CHECKED THE VEHICLE. HE DID NOT SEE ANY GAS OR ANY LEAK. VEHICLE REMAINED PARKED FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES. CONSUMER CAL... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 11, 2004
Incident date: May 11, 2004
CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. EARLIER CONSUMER SMELLED GAS, BUT DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 7 MILES. HE PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY INTO A WAY STATION AND CHECKED THE VEHICLE. HE DID NOT SEE ANY GAS OR ANY LEAK. VEHICLE REMAINED PARKED FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES. CONSUMER CAL... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
AC COMPRESSOR REPLACED TWICE. FLUSH COOLING SYSTEM (DEXCOOL). IDLER ARM REPLACED 48222. LOWER BALL JOINTS.48222 RECALLED LEFT REAR AXLE LEAK.48222 OIL COOLER LINES REPLACED,48222. CHARGING SYSTEM FAILER REPLACED ALTERNATER 47577 REPLACED BATTERY 47577 FRNT BRAKES AND ROTORS 45631 FUEL SENDER UNIT394... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
AC COMPRESSOR REPLACED TWICE. FLUSH COOLING SYSTEM (DEXCOOL). IDLER ARM REPLACED 48222. LOWER BALL JOINTS.48222 RECALLED LEFT REAR AXLE LEAK.48222 OIL COOLER LINES REPLACED,48222. CHARGING SYSTEM FAILER REPLACED ALTERNATER 47577 REPLACED BATTERY 47577 FRNT BRAKES AND ROTORS 45631 FUEL SENDER UNIT394... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
AC COMPRESSOR REPLACED TWICE. FLUSH COOLING SYSTEM (DEXCOOL). IDLER ARM REPLACED 48222. LOWER BALL JOINTS.48222 RECALLED LEFT REAR AXLE LEAK.48222 OIL COOLER LINES REPLACED,48222. CHARGING SYSTEM FAILER REPLACED ALTERNATER 47577 REPLACED BATTERY 47577 FRNT BRAKES AND ROTORS 45631 FUEL SENDER UNIT394... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
TRANSMISSION_ WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND WHEN IN DRIVE MAKES A WINEING SOUND. OTHER - RADIATOR- HEAVY RUST FLUSHED OUT RADIATOR 5 TIMES AND STILL HAVE RUST ALONG WITH RUSTY FLUIDS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2002
OTHER: REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ENGINE: A CYCLINDER ON THE VEHICLE CRACKED AND NEEDED A NEW MOTOR. THIS IS ABSURD. WITH A REGULARLY MAINTAINED VEHICLE, WITH ONLY 5 1/2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON OTHER THAN IMPROPER CASTING, METAL FATIGUE, DEFAULT FROM THE FACTORY THAT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2002
OTHER: REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ENGINE: A CYCLINDER ON THE VEHICLE CRACKED AND NEEDED A NEW MOTOR. THIS IS ABSURD. WITH A REGULARLY MAINTAINED VEHICLE, WITH ONLY 5 1/2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON OTHER THAN IMPROPER CASTING, METAL FATIGUE, DEFAULT FROM THE FACTORY THAT... Read more
STEERING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
AC COMPRESSOR REPLACED TWICE. FLUSH COOLING SYSTEM (DEXCOOL). IDLER ARM REPLACED 48222. LOWER BALL JOINTS.48222 RECALLED LEFT REAR AXLE LEAK.48222 OIL COOLER LINES REPLACED,48222. CHARGING SYSTEM FAILER REPLACED ALTERNATER 47577 REPLACED BATTERY 47577 FRNT BRAKES AND ROTORS 45631 FUEL SENDER UNIT394... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
TRANSMISSION_ WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND WHEN IN DRIVE MAKES A WINEING SOUND. OTHER - RADIATOR- HEAVY RUST FLUSHED OUT RADIATOR 5 TIMES AND STILL HAVE RUST ALONG WITH RUSTY FLUIDS.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Apr 19, 2004
Incident date: Apr 15, 2004
AT 80,000 MILES I HAD TO HAVE THE TRASMISSION REPLACED. AT THE TIME I INQUIRED ABOUT THE BALL JOINTS RECALL. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THERE WAS NO SUCH RECALL. 6 MONTHS LATER I TOOK IT IN BECAUSE OF A CLUNKING SOUND UNDER THE CAR. THEY TOLD ME I NEED A NEW DRIVE SHAFT, TRANSFER CASE AND BALL JOINTS FOR A ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Jan 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 13, 2004
WHILE DRIVING FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THIS CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER'S VIEW WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 11, 2003
FAULTY DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V-117000 RELATED TO A FAULTY DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER RETURNED AT A LATER DATE TO HAVE IT DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING FINE WH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 11, 2003
FAULTY DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V-117000 RELATED TO A FAULTY DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER RETURNED AT A LATER DATE TO HAVE IT DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING FINE WH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 2, 2003
Incident date: Sep 10, 2003
FUEL GAUGE IS DEFECTIVE. FUEL GAUGE WILL SHOW THAT THERE IS A FULL TANK WHEN THERE IS ACTUALLY A HALF A TANK. DEALER WILL NOT ADMIT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE INFORMED.*AK ON ONE OCCASION THE GAUGE INDICATED THERE WAS A HALF A TANK BUT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF GAS AND S... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 23, 2003
Incident date: Sep 23, 2003
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 03V117000 CONCERNING SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT REPAIRS COULD NOT BE DONE BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE DEALER WAS NOT SURE WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK *PH *NM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Sep 5, 2003
AIR BAG MODULE DEFECTIVE ON VEHICLE.*MR *TS *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Aug 25, 2003
Incident date: Aug 24, 2003
PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM, UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE WHILE GOING DOWN DRIVEWAY AT LOW SPEED. WHEEL WAS THEN COMPLETELY UNSTABLE, VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AS IT WAS TOO RISKY TO ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO RESIDENCE.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 20, 2003
WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING. THERE WAS NO WARNING. DRIVER STOPPED VEHICLE, GOT OUT, AND WIGGLED THE WIPER ARM, AND WIPERS STARTED AGAIN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 29, 2003
THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED AND JAMMED WHILE THE CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH CAUSED UNWANTED ACCELERATION. THE DRIVER PUT THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL, SECURED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. THE FAILED PART REMAINED IN THE CONSUMER'S POSSESSION. *PH TH... Read more
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Jul 20, 2003
Incident date: Apr 8, 2003
BACK SEATBELT. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Mar 28, 2003
TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 50,800 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
May 27, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2003
THE FUEL SENSOR IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. BECAUSE OF WHERE IT IS LOCATED, I AM CHOOSING NOT TO PULL THE FUEL TANK AND SPEND THE MONEY TO REPLACE THE GAUGE. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS CAR GETS SUCH BAD GAS MILEAGE (12 - 13 MILES PER GALLON) I CAN NOT LET IT GO OVER 200 MILES BEFORE REFUELING. *TT
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
May 20, 2003
Incident date: May 16, 2003
I JUST HAD THE TRANSFER CASE AND DIFFERENTIAL ON MY 1997 OLDS BRAVADA REPAIRED AND WAS DRIVING WHEN I HEARD A POP SOUND AND SAW FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM THE BOTTOM CENTER AND REAR OF MY VEHICLE. I STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND GOT EVERYONE OUT JUST BEFORE THE WHOLE THING WENT UP IN FLAMES. *NLM
Fire
3 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 12, 2003
Incident date: May 10, 1997
THE METAL PLATE ON THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY CRACKED CAUSING MY 1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA TO ACCELERATE CONTINUOUSLY TO A SPEED OF 100 MILES PER HOUR. THE MECHANIC DESCRIBED THE RESULT AS RED LINING. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. BREAKING ONLY SLOWED THE CAR DOWN MOMENTARILY. *NL... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Apr 17, 2003
Incident date: Apr 17, 2003
WHILE GETTING THE TIRES ROTATED AND ALIGNED THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINT WAS LOOSE IN THE CONTROL ARMS. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO FOUND INDICATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE FAILURE OF THE UPPER BALL JOINT, RECALL NUMBER 01V-200000, SHOULD ALSO COVE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 8, 2003
Incident date: Apr 8, 2003
THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED, DUE TO A FAILED WATER PUMP. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Apr 8, 2003
Incident date: Apr 8, 2003
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO FAILED COOLING LINE WHICH LEAKED. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY A GM MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 2, 2003
Incident date: Apr 2, 2003
THE DRIVER'S DOOR FRAME/STRUCTURE DROPPED, WHICH RESULTED IN THE DOOR BEING OFF TRACK. CONSUMER HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO CLOSE THE DOOR IN ORDER FOR IT TO LATCH AND LOCK. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Apr 2, 2003
Incident date: Apr 2, 2003
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Apr 2, 2003
Incident date: Apr 2, 2003
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. *JB
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
91 manufacturer communications from 78 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 |
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D
May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
020525006
Jan 1, 2006
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT
010730002D
Sep 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TRANSMISSION STUCK IN THIRD GEAR, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE. *TT UPDATED *EH 2006 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *SC
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
000730022B
Dec 1, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT UPDATED *EH
010844005A
Oct 1, 2004
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH
030601024A
Mar 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT
3176A
Jan 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF. *TT
02015
Jan 1, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING. *MR
01225
Jan 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ
3031A
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK. *TT
01341A
Nov 18, 2003
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SUPPLEMENT TOOL - DRIVERS SAFETY BELT BUCKLE 03020. *TT
030730056
Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT
030601024
Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT
010730002C
Aug 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
02054
Feb 21, 2003
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE DUE TO CRACKED BOULDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS SPECIAL POLICY COVERS THE CONDITION FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN YEARS OR 70,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST FROM THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY P
000604003B
Feb 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, AND/OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T MODELS. *TT
02054
Feb 1, 2003
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURES. *TT
020525006A
Dec 1, 2002
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT
990730016A
Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
010866011C
Jul 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TECHNICAL INFORMATION - SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF HAS SOME RUST FORMING. *TT
020857004
Jun 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE. *TT
020605002
May 1, 2002
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN EXHAUST BOOM / GROAN NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT
990602012D
Apr 1, 2002
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SUBJECT REGARDING RUST IN COOLING SYSTEM, HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS (FLUSH COOLING SYSTEM). NLM
010730023B
Mar 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. *TT
010866011B
Feb 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF HAS SOME RUST FORMING. *TT
01049
Dec 5, 2001
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR FOUR-WHEEL AND ALL-WHEEL UTILITY VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS THAT SEPARATE AT A LOWER MILEAGE THAN EXPECTED BY CUSTOMERS. *TT
000601023A
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE, UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. *TT
000604003A
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER SETTING OVERNIGHT. *TT
010866011A
Dec 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION. *TT
010730023A
Nov 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, OR CEL ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. (1996-2000 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCK MODELS) *YH
010866011
Nov 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION. *YH
01049
Nov 1, 2001
021520 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT 01049 FOR UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. *TT
010866011
Nov 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION (INSTALL NEW REAR ROOF SECTION) INCLUDING 1995-1997 GMC BLAZER.*JG
010605006
Nov 1, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING EXHAUST SYSTEM RUMBLE / RATTLE NOISE. *JG
311001
Oct 31, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM. *TT
270901
Sep 27, 2001
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SUBJECT REGARDING NECESSARY RESURFACING OF THE PARK BRAKE DRUM. *JG
220801
Aug 22, 2001
220000 SEATS
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SEAT RECLINER HANDLE IS STRIPPED. *JG
010863001
Aug 1, 2001
162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SUBJECT ON HOOD HINGE RATTLE COMING FROM EITHER OR BOTH FRONT CORNERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEAR THE HOOD HINGE AREAS FOR 1995 - 2002 PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS. *ET
990602012C
Jun 1, 2001
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT
010730023
Jun 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME OWNERS WITH VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 15,1999 MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MAY ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *ET
010730021
May 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT
010730002B
May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
010601013
May 1, 2001
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE REPLACEMENT. *TT
300800
Aug 30, 2000
160000 STRUCTURE
SUBJECT REGARDING THE NEW RECLINCER ASSEMBLY. *TT
000604014
Apr 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HARD, NO, OR SLOW START, BACKFIRE OR KICKBACK DURING CRANK / START, GRINDING OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING CRANK, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0338. *TT
990602012B
Feb 1, 2000
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT
000604003
Jan 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, AND / OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TT
990602012A
Jan 1, 2000
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT
990730004A
Oct 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A CONDITION WITH A RUSTY TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR / TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE. *TT
990602012
Jun 1, 1999
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONDITIONS WITH HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS, AND RUST IN THE COOLANT SYSTEM. *TT
98137
Nov 20, 1998
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING. *TT
98051
Nov 18, 1998
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
CONCERNS WITH INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING. *TT
98051
Nov 1, 1998
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUNROOF BUILT WITHIN CERTAIN VIN BREAKPOINTS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING. *TT
98464102A
Oct 1, 1998
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
CONDITIONS WITH FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT CV BOOT TORN OR CRACKED. *YC
837110A
Aug 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR CANNOT BE REMOVED. YD
867117
Jul 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING RUSTY TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR. *TT
876507A
Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, WHEN VEHICLE HAS SAT OVERNIGHT AND POPPETS STICKING.
98776002
Jun 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT ON ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE DUE TO POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. *YC
98837110
May 1, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *YC
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
9709016114B
Sep 1, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING ENGINE NOISE. *YC
776512
Apr 1, 1997
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE ROUGH, MISS, AND OXYGEN SENSOR DTC'S (REPLACE OXYGEN SENSOR JUMPER HARNESS). *TW
676114A
Mar 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE NOISE (INSTALL VALVE STEM OIL SEAL). *TW
766504
Mar 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON, POOR DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS (PERFORM FLASH CALIBRATION). *TW
776508
Feb 1, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
DTC P0442 CAUSED BY A EVEAP VENT (SOLENOID) VALVE LEAK. *AK
569603A
Jan 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE IN MOBILE (TWO-WAY) RADIO (REPROGRAM VCM-A). *TW
3325
Oct 26, 2005
130000 VISIBILITY
POWER DOOR MIRROR INOPERATIVE AFTER REPLACING MIRROR. *SC
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA across all model years (1991, 2004).
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Total Recalls
1,350
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
123
Reported Crashes
54
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA - Year by Year
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