Four problems related to front suspension lower ball joint have been reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The vehicle was difficult to steer, the dealer determined the front ball joints had separated and the front axle was ready to fall off. (both sides).
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 unit39434 driver side door pin 39434 ses light on oxygen sensor replace ac compressor 35338 clean egr valve 35338 ac compressor 33196 51000 lower ball joints are worn again (dealer replaced original because of recall) put junk back on vehicle.
My vehicle was purchased as used with 33,000 miles, I purchased an extended warranty which has paid for many repairs to date,March of 2002 my vehicle had the lower ball joints replaced under this warranty. I had vehicle inspected private garage and they noted lower ball joint wear, I contacted Oldsmobile because the parts were replaced at an olds dealer the manufacturer of my vehicle incident number 1-65943454 they noted contacting dealer and would repair vehicle,and since it was covered under the warranty I purchased would not compensate other repairs,I wanted to file complaint because replacement ball joints only lasted a year and that these were also defective parts. Ts.
The upper and lower ball joints failed. Nlm.