Table 1 shows three common equipment related problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems | |
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Mechanical Jack problems |
1997 Oldsmobile Bravada list of repairs and complaints since purchase in 2000 purchased used from local dealer with 30,000 miles. 1) 35,120 miles,complained of shimmy in front steering. Service performed,balance tires,drain and refill transfer case. 2) 33196 miles, ac not blowing cold air,service tedt system,found leak on back of compresor, replace compressor. 3) 35338 milesses light on, scanned for codes, bank 1 sensor 2 oxygen sensor, replace bank 1 sensor 2. 4) 35,338 miles,check ac, test for leaks,leaking out seal back of compressor,replace ac compressor second time. Replace orfice tube. 5) engine running rough, service scan for codes, pull and clean egr valve. 6) 39,434 miles, fuel system work, fuel gage erratic, fuel sender bad, replaced 7) 39,434 miles, door hinge loose,missing retainer clip, installed retainer clip. 8) 45,361 mmiles check ac, compressor kicks off and on rapidly, ac system is low needed charge. 9) 45,361 miles, service cooling system (dexcool) changed coolant. 10) 45,361 miles, brake squeel, replaced front rotors and shoes. 11) 47,577 miles,electrical engine work,engine stopped,alternator test good, replaced battery. 12) 47,577 miles, check charging system,charging light on, test the system, alternator failed load test, replaced alternator. Note service above ! 13) 48,222 miles check front end wander, replaced both lower ball joints,left rear axle seal leaking, replace seal. Oil leak, replaced oil cooler lines. 14) 48,222 miles, check front end wander, replace idler arm 15) 49,322 miles service cooling system , no heat, flushed cooling system flush heater core, replaced coolant again. (dexcool) 16) 57,010 miles had vehicle inspected, lower baalljoints worn again 1 year later after dealer replaced.
This vehicle is prone to multiple component failures.
After removing wheel from vehicle, bars inside jack bent, jack collapsed, fell onto metal wheel, jack to be repla ced by dealer.