Radiator problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada

Two problems related to radiator have been reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2001

Vehicle overheated and temperature gauge went to the top, engine began to make noises, dealer found that radiator was full of bad coolant and very muddy, the mud was clogging the radiator which caused loss of coolant flow and overheated condition, the radiator was replaced, flushed engine block and heater core of muddy coolant, and thermostat and radiator cap was replaced.

2 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2001

Vehicle overheated and temperature gauge went to the top, engine began to make noises, dealer found that radiator was full of bad coolant and very muddy, the mud was clogging the radiator which caused loss of coolant flow and overheated condition, the radiator was replaced, flushed engine block and heater core of muddy coolant, and thermostat and radiator cap was replaced.




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