1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
2 recalls, 139 complaints - 119 TSBs
98V053000 Mar 9, 1998
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE OR ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE. ONE OR BOTH OF THE ATTACHING NUTS FOR THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM ARE UNDER TORQUED. THIS CAN ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSEN AND SUBSEQUENT BREAK RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE LOWER CON... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM NUTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
97V218000 Nov 24, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE CAN OCCUR CAUSING A SLOW BRAKE FLUID LEAK RESULTING IN A SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. IF THE BRAKE PIPE BREAKS, THE DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN DROP IN THE BRAKE... Read more
Consequence
PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE.
Complaint Statistics
139 total complaints
7 crashes 2 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 14 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 9 |
| SUSPENSION | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
SUSPENSION
Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Oct 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE PASSENGERS SIDE REAR AXLE BROKE AND THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL FELL OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FLIPPED, CAUSING THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MED... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 1, 2014
Incident date: Jun 13, 2006
VEHICLE HAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENS NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING TO WORK 3RD SHIFT 55-60 MPH ON A COUNTRY ROAD... VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. WITH NO LIGHTS, POWER STEERING, ECT... I WOULD HAVE TO TRY AND PULL OVER IN THE PITCH BLACK OF NIGHT. AFTER A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 1, 2014
Incident date: Jun 13, 2006
VEHICLE HAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENS NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING TO WORK 3RD SHIFT 55-60 MPH ON A COUNTRY ROAD... VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. WITH NO LIGHTS, POWER STEERING, ECT... I WOULD HAVE TO TRY AND PULL OVER IN THE PITCH BLACK OF NIGHT. AFTER A... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 1, 2014
Incident date: Jun 13, 2006
VEHICLE HAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENS NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING TO WORK 3RD SHIFT 55-60 MPH ON A COUNTRY ROAD... VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. WITH NO LIGHTS, POWER STEERING, ECT... I WOULD HAVE TO TRY AND PULL OVER IN THE PITCH BLACK OF NIGHT. AFTER A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jul 17, 2014
Incident date: May 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45-55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOA DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. THE REPAIR FAILED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 3, 2014
Incident date: Aug 31, 2001
MY VEHICLE HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE PRIOR TO TAKING IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP. NO DASH BOARD LIGHTING, NO POWER STEERING, NO ACCELERATION AND BRAKING WAS VERY DIFFICULT. IF I TAPPED ON THE STEERING COLUMN THE POWER WOULD SOMETIMES COME BACK ON. I DO HAVE T... Read more
STEERING
Apr 3, 2014
Incident date: Aug 31, 2001
MY VEHICLE HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE PRIOR TO TAKING IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP. NO DASH BOARD LIGHTING, NO POWER STEERING, NO ACCELERATION AND BRAKING WAS VERY DIFFICULT. IF I TAPPED ON THE STEERING COLUMN THE POWER WOULD SOMETIMES COME BACK ON. I DO HAVE T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 3, 2014
Incident date: Aug 31, 2001
MY VEHICLE HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE PRIOR TO TAKING IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP. NO DASH BOARD LIGHTING, NO POWER STEERING, NO ACCELERATION AND BRAKING WAS VERY DIFFICULT. IF I TAPPED ON THE STEERING COLUMN THE POWER WOULD SOMETIMES COME BACK ON. I DO HAVE T... Read more
SEATS
Sep 20, 2013
Incident date: Sep 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Fire
SUSPENSION
Aug 11, 2009
Incident date: Jul 28, 2009
COMPLAINT NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPLAINT: I OWN A 1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 20008, A YEAR AND 3 MONTHS LATER MY HUSBAND REPORTED A WHISTLING IN THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL. NOW WHEN I WAS DRIVING IT I HEARD A WHISTLING IN THE LEFT BACK WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Nov 14, 2008
Incident date: Jun 17, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2007, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 29, 2007
Incident date: Mar 9, 2007
I PURCHASED A USED 1998 OLDS BRAVADA. IT HAS BEEN AN OK CAR EXCEPT. THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. MY DEALER SAYS YOU HAVE TO SWITCH IT BACK AND FORTH FROM HEAT TO COOL IN THE DASH SOMEWHERE (MY QUESTION WAS, WHAT IS THE THERMOSTAT BUTTON FOR THEN???). ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION OR MO... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Mar 29, 2007
Incident date: Mar 9, 2007
I PURCHASED A USED 1998 OLDS BRAVADA. IT HAS BEEN AN OK CAR EXCEPT. THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. MY DEALER SAYS YOU HAVE TO SWITCH IT BACK AND FORTH FROM HEAT TO COOL IN THE DASH SOMEWHERE (MY QUESTION WAS, WHAT IS THE THERMOSTAT BUTTON FOR THEN???). ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION OR MO... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 29, 2007
Incident date: Mar 9, 2007
I PURCHASED A USED 1998 OLDS BRAVADA. IT HAS BEEN AN OK CAR EXCEPT. THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. MY DEALER SAYS YOU HAVE TO SWITCH IT BACK AND FORTH FROM HEAT TO COOL IN THE DASH SOMEWHERE (MY QUESTION WAS, WHAT IS THE THERMOSTAT BUTTON FOR THEN???). ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION OR MO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 29, 2007
Incident date: Mar 9, 2007
I PURCHASED A USED 1998 OLDS BRAVADA. IT HAS BEEN AN OK CAR EXCEPT. THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. MY DEALER SAYS YOU HAVE TO SWITCH IT BACK AND FORTH FROM HEAT TO COOL IN THE DASH SOMEWHERE (MY QUESTION WAS, WHAT IS THE THERMOSTAT BUTTON FOR THEN???). ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION OR MO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 10, 2006
Incident date: May 9, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND AFTER LETTING THE VEHICLE COOL OFF, HE RESTARTED IT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS LEAKING. FUEL WAS LEAKING ON... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Feb 2, 2006
Incident date: Jan 8, 2006
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING CAUSING A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jan 31, 2006
Incident date: Jan 31, 2006
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING, HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING, AWD PROBLEMS, COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS, FUEL PUMP, CONTROL ARM & BALL JOINT PROBLEMS ARE JUST SOME OF THE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES ON 96-99 GM BLAZERS, BRAVADA'S, & JIMMYS. THESE PROBLEMS SHOULD REALLY BE LOOKED INTO AND RECALLE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 31, 2006
Incident date: Jan 31, 2006
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING, HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING, AWD PROBLEMS, COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS, FUEL PUMP, CONTROL ARM & BALL JOINT PROBLEMS ARE JUST SOME OF THE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES ON 96-99 GM BLAZERS, BRAVADA'S, & JIMMYS. THESE PROBLEMS SHOULD REALLY BE LOOKED INTO AND RECALLE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Jan 31, 2006
Incident date: Jan 31, 2006
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING, HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING, AWD PROBLEMS, COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS, FUEL PUMP, CONTROL ARM & BALL JOINT PROBLEMS ARE JUST SOME OF THE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES ON 96-99 GM BLAZERS, BRAVADA'S, & JIMMYS. THESE PROBLEMS SHOULD REALLY BE LOOKED INTO AND RECALLE... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jan 31, 2006
Incident date: Jan 31, 2006
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING, HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING, AWD PROBLEMS, COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS, FUEL PUMP, CONTROL ARM & BALL JOINT PROBLEMS ARE JUST SOME OF THE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES ON 96-99 GM BLAZERS, BRAVADA'S, & JIMMYS. THESE PROBLEMS SHOULD REALLY BE LOOKED INTO AND RECALLE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 31, 2006
Incident date: Jan 31, 2006
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING, HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING, AWD PROBLEMS, COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS, FUEL PUMP, CONTROL ARM & BALL JOINT PROBLEMS ARE JUST SOME OF THE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES ON 96-99 GM BLAZERS, BRAVADA'S, & JIMMYS. THESE PROBLEMS SHOULD REALLY BE LOOKED INTO AND RECALLE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 31, 2006
Incident date: Jan 31, 2006
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING, HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING, AWD PROBLEMS, COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS, FUEL PUMP, CONTROL ARM & BALL JOINT PROBLEMS ARE JUST SOME OF THE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES ON 96-99 GM BLAZERS, BRAVADA'S, & JIMMYS. THESE PROBLEMS SHOULD REALLY BE LOOKED INTO AND RECALLE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 31, 2006
Incident date: Jan 31, 2006
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING, HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING, AWD PROBLEMS, COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS, FUEL PUMP, CONTROL ARM & BALL JOINT PROBLEMS ARE JUST SOME OF THE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES ON 96-99 GM BLAZERS, BRAVADA'S, & JIMMYS. THESE PROBLEMS SHOULD REALLY BE LOOKED INTO AND RECALLE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 31, 2006
Incident date: Jan 31, 2006
TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING ALSO NO REVERSE. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Sep 15, 2005
Incident date: Sep 15, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS STARTED LAST WINTER. OLDSMOBILE TOLD THE CONTACT THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED. HE CITED A RECALL. *AK *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 16, 2005
Incident date: Aug 13, 2005
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 OLDS BRAVADA. FIRST THE BLINKER SOUND WON'T SHUT OFF. WHEN THE AC IS ON FOR MORE THAN 25 MINUTES THE MOTOR GETS REALLY LOUD AND THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE STARTS JUMPING. FINALLY MY BRAKES GET STICKY WHEN IT'S HOT OUTSIDE THEN THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND IT FEELS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 16, 2005
Incident date: Aug 13, 2005
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 OLDS BRAVADA. FIRST THE BLINKER SOUND WON'T SHUT OFF. WHEN THE AC IS ON FOR MORE THAN 25 MINUTES THE MOTOR GETS REALLY LOUD AND THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE STARTS JUMPING. FINALLY MY BRAKES GET STICKY WHEN IT'S HOT OUTSIDE THEN THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND IT FEELS... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 1, 2005
Incident date: Jul 18, 2005
DT: 1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADO, WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED. TOOK TVEHICLE TO THE DEALER ,WHERE CONSUMER BOUGHT THE CAR, AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED THIS, BUT IT COULD BE THE MODULE AND THEY COULD REPLACE THE MODULE AT THE COST, OF $200.00. DID NOT HAVE THE WORK ... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
May 9, 2005
Incident date: May 4, 2005
UNIROYAL LAREDO AWR P235/70R15 TIRE SIDEWALL BLOWOUT ON SUV TRAVELING AT 40MPH. THIRD TIME WITH THIS BRAND OF TIRES ON SAME VEHICLE IN WHICH A SIDEWALL BLOWOUT HAS OCCURED.
STEERING
May 4, 2005
Incident date: Apr 4, 2005
CONSUMER HAD FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS ON OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA REPLACED. *MR THREE BALL JOINTS, IDLER ARM, AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED. THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB
SUSPENSION
May 4, 2005
Incident date: Apr 4, 2005
CONSUMER HAD FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS ON OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA REPLACED. *MR THREE BALL JOINTS, IDLER ARM, AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED. THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB
TIRES
May 4, 2005
Incident date: Apr 4, 2005
CONSUMER HAD FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS ON OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA REPLACED. *MR THREE BALL JOINTS, IDLER ARM, AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED. THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jan 27, 2005
Incident date: Mar 9, 2003
I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE USED (ABOUT 30,000 MILES ON IT). ROUGHLY 4 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. I WOULD TURN THEM OFF AND THEY WOULD CONTINUE TO GO, SOMETIMES I WOULD USE MY SPRAYERS TO CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WIPES WOULD WIPE 14 TIMES (I COUNTED). SOME... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 10, 2003
SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. WHEN THEY DO WORK THEY USUALLY STOP WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF RAINING. I THINK THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I KNOW ANOTHER PERSON THAT OWNS A BRAVADA THAT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAS STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS RIDING ON TH... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Sep 21, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING DURING RAINSTORM. HAD TO PULL OFF ROAD DUE TO LACK OF VISIBILITY. WIPERS WORKED AGAIN AFTER WEATHER CLEARED AND VEHICLE SAT FOR AN HOUR. CONVERSATIONS WITH OTHER BRAVADA OWNERS INDICATE THIS IS A PREVALENT PROBLEM. ARE THERE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM? IS THE... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Aug 10, 2004
Incident date: May 12, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. PEOPLE HAVING THIS PROBLEM NEED TO CONTACT GENERAL MOTORS (OLDSMOBILE), I SPOKE WITH A WOMAN THERE, SHE SAID THEY WEREN'T EVEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. EVERYBODY EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM SHOULD CONTACT THEM BECAUSE THIS IS A SEVERE HAZARD AND THE VEHICLE NEEDS ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Jul 20, 2004
Incident date: Jun 5, 2004
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. THE MOTOR WOULD BE RUNNING BUT THE WIPER WOULD NOT MOVE. THIS ALSO OCCURED WHEN TRYING TO WASH THE WINDSHIELD AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN THE RAIN CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *LA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jun 23, 2004
Incident date: Jun 20, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOP WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING YOU TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE DURING RAIN. I AM LUCKY I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT ALREADY. I CONTACTED OLDSMOBILE BECAUSE THEY ISSUED A RECALL FOR OTHER YEARS OF BRAVADAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT THEY REFUSE TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS YEAR MO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 1, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
DEAR SIR OR MADAM, I AM THE OWNER OF A 1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA WITH A 4.3L VORTEC ENGINE. UPON HAVING MY VEHICLE INSPECTED, THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT MY OIL COOLER LINES WERE LEAKING, AND THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE THEM FIXED ($433). I ASKED HIM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, AND WAS TOLD THA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 25, 2004
Incident date: May 25, 2004
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SKIPS IN LOWER GEARS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD. "SERVICE NEEDED" LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. DEALER INDICATES THAT DUE TO A MILLING ERROR IN THE TRANSMISSION, CASING, TRANSMISSION WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED SOON AT A MINIMUM COST OF $2500. CURRENT ODOMETER READING IS 120... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
May 11, 2004
Incident date: Jul 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OFF OF THE HIGHWAY DUE TO THE RAIN AND NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 29, 2004
Incident date: Apr 28, 2004
THE ENGINE OVERHEATS, THE HEATER WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE AND BLOW COLD AIR AND IT GETS RUST IN THE COOLING SYSTEMS REQURING CONSTANT FLUSHING.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Apr 7, 2004
Incident date: Dec 8, 2003
INTERMITTENT WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD FAULTY,WIPERS FAILED IN RAIN CAUSING ME TO DRIVE OFF ROAD ONTO MUDDY SHOULDER. NO ACCIDENT,DAMAGE OR INJURY. LOCAL OLDS DEALER OFFERED NO REMEDY. HAD NEW BOARD INSTALLED BY INDEPENDANT SERVICE TECH. AT PERSONAL EXPENSE. THIS FAILURE IS NOT UNCOMMON,AND POSES HORRIFIC... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Mar 3, 2004
Incident date: Mar 3, 2004
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND WENT OFF ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION,AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Feb 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA POWER STEERING VIBRATES AND SHAKES WHEN MAKING TURNS WITH THE VEHICLE AND THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 60 DEGREES. (I.E. THIS DEFECT OCCURS IN THE SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL BUT NOT IN WINTER.) *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Feb 12, 2004
Incident date: Feb 12, 2004
THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL OF 600,000 SUVS BY GMC DUE TO FAULTY WINDSHIELD WIPERS. OLDSMOBILE BRAVADAS ARE INCUDED, BUT GMC SAYS MY 1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN THE SPRING, AND HAD THEM REPAIRED. THIS WAS A COSTLY REPAIR,... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Feb 12, 2004
Incident date: Feb 12, 2004
THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL OF 600,000 SUVS BY GMC DUE TO FAULTY WINDSHIELD WIPERS. OLDSMOBILE BRAVADAS ARE INCUDED, BUT GMC SAYS MY 1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN THE SPRING, AND HAD THEM REPAIRED. THIS WAS A COSTLY REPAIR,... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 18, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2003
NO HEAT. *CB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jan 9, 2004
Incident date: Nov 20, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN ON & OFF AT WILL EVEN IN HEAVY RAIN. VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
119 manufacturer communications from 106 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 |
PIP4723F
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350000 EQUIPMENT
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PIP4723C
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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
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
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
PIT3046G
Feb 27, 2016
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an inaccurate fuel gauge. Technician should drive the vehicle to duplicate the concern. The fuel gauge will have a tendency to falsel
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
PIT-3046E
Aug 1, 2008
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
GMC: FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE LOW FUEL LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *PE
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
050842003
Mar 1, 2005
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMPS - DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS. *TTT
020526001B
Jan 1, 2005
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
REAR PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETAINING SPRING CLIP SERVICE KIT FOR DRUM-IN-HAT (DIH) EQUIPPED VEHICLES. *TT UPDATE. *TT
020526001B
Jan 1, 2005
050000 PARKING BRAKE
REAR PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETAINING SPRING CLIP SERVICE KIT FOR DRUM-IN-HAT (DIH) EQUIPPED VEHICLES. *TT UPDATE. *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
040603002
Feb 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT VEHICLE NO CRANK DEAD BATTERY. *EH
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
02068
Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NO START WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1626 OR P1631. ALSO INCLUDES 1998-2004 CHEVROLET, GMC FULL SIZE TRUCKS/ UTILITIES/ VANS. *TT
02080
Jan 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
REPEAT HVAC ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT. *TT
00502B
Jan 1, 2004
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRLS) TURN OFF TEMPORARILY WHILE THE TURN SIGNALS ARE ACTIVATED. *TT
3031A
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK. *TT
3130
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PRNDL INOPERATIVE AND OR BATTERY LIGHT ON. *SC
3176A
Jan 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF. *TT
01136C
Nov 18, 2003
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH FLOOR PAN. *TT
01409
Nov 18, 2003
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
THE NVG 136 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE AND THE 236 AND 246 NVG SELECTABLE TRANSFER CASE SHUDDER ON TURNS. *TT
030730056
Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *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
030601024
Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT
57
Jul 1, 2003
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER LEAK IN FRONT FLOOR CARPET AREA. GM TECH LINK. *TT
030867004
Jun 1, 2003
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
PARTS AVAILABILITY FOR SUNROOF REPAIRS. *TT
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
020138005
Dec 1, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REVISED HEATER / VENT MODULE REPLACEMENT. *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
250202
Feb 25, 2002
114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
INFORMATION ON REPLACING CORRODED TRAILER PRE-WIRE HARNESS AT THE REAR BUMPER. *TT
010866011B
Feb 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF HAS SOME RUST FORMING. *TT
010866011A
Dec 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION. *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
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
010866011
Nov 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION. *YH
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
010605006
Nov 1, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING EXHAUST SYSTEM RUMBLE / RATTLE NOISE. *JG
010866011
Nov 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION (INSTALL NEW REAR ROOF SECTION) INCLUDING 1995-1997 GMC BLAZER.*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
060601
Jun 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING IMPROVED BUS SEAT DECLINER ASSEMBLIES, THE HANDLE ON THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED WITH A NUMBER 20 TORQUE WITH A SHANK LENGTH OF 20 MILLIMETERS. *SLC
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
010856001A
Jun 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING; ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; AND / OR THE ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING. *TT
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
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
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
010730012
Apr 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE NEW CONTROL VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR THE 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT
151200
Dec 15, 2000
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE REARVIEW MIRRORS, POWER DOOR LOCKS AND REAR HATCH DO NOT OPERATE. *TT
000851001
Sep 1, 2000
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNS CHALKY OR IS DULL IN COLOR. *TT
300800
Aug 30, 2000
160000 STRUCTURE
SUBJECT REGARDING THE NEW RECLINCER ASSEMBLY. *TT
300800
Aug 30, 2000
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
THIS MESSAGE DISCUSSES DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF TRANSFER CASE SHUTTER. *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
990850019
Oct 1, 1999
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
CONCERNS THAT THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT POWER SEAT FORWARD AND REARWARD FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
990730004A
Oct 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A CONDITION WITH A RUSTY TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR / TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE. *TT
990604037
Sep 1, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *MJS
990730013
Aug 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *TT
990850014
Aug 1, 1999
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
CONCERNS WITH DRIVER / PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH BEZEL AT SEAT WILL NOT STAY FASTENED. *TT
990421005
Aug 1, 1999
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
TRANSFER CASE VIBRATION (SHUDDER) DURING TIGHT TURNING MANEUVERS AT VEHICLE SPEEDS OF UP TO 5 KM/H (5 MPH) ON DRY PAVEMENT. *TT
990603004A
Jul 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE HORN SOUNDING AND A NO START CONDITION DUE TO WATER INTRUSION INTO THE ACCESSORY WIRING JUNCTION BLOCK. *TT
990842002
May 1, 1999
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. *TT
990603004
May 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT HORN SOUNDING, NO START DUE TO WATER INTRUSION INTO ACCESSORY WIRING JUNCTION BLOCK. *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
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