Oldsmobile Bravada Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Oldsmobile Bravada across 8 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (46).
- 106engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 59%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 106 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury.
Oldsmobile Bravada engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Bravada | 2 | 7% | 61,074 |
| 2002 Bravada | 46 | 19% | 17,000 |
| 2001 Bravada | 6 | 18% | 53,304 |
| 2000 Bravada | 10 | 13% | 83,700 |
| 1999 Bravada | 10 | 17% | 74,595 |
| 1998 Bravada | 7 | 7% | 71,000 |
| 1997 Bravada | 15 | 14% | 68,000 |
| 1996 Bravada | 10 | 13% | 60,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
Model years: 2002
Problem: Some sport utility vehicles equipped with an electronically controlled air suspension (ecas) have a condition in which the ecas may produce a brief electrical spike while the vehicle is operating. This electrical spike can disrupt the powertrain control module (pcm) causing the vehicle to stall.
Risk: If the spike damages the pcm, the vehicle may not restart. If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could occur without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will install a wiring harness. The recall will begin on august 19, 2004. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that the transmission would slip when shifting gears and the vehicle hesitated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to replicate the failure. The vehicle then was taken to an independent mechanic, who…
I was traveling on the highway at the posted 55mph speed limit when all of the sudden, the vehicle completely shut off. There was no power as if the ignition for the vehicle was completely turned off. With there being no power to the vehicle, i could only allow the momentum of the vehicle roll to…
The car shuts off suddenly and all of the gauges light up. The car must be restarted, sometimes multiple times. This presents a danger as the car may suddenly lose mobility on a highway. It seems that this may be related to multiple postings on the internet that claim this symptom is caused by a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated the vehicle intermittently stalled after driving the vehicle for a short period of time at 30 mph. The vehicle had to be turned off and on before resetting independently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but they were…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile bravada. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the muffler. When the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, he was informed that the transmission mount cross member of the frame was rotted and ready to break loose. The current and failure mileages were…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Oldsmobile Bravadas have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Oldsmobile Bravada. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Oldsmobile Bravada engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
Other Oldsmobile Bravada problems
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- Electrical System problems (127)
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