general problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada

Two problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 05/10/1997

The metal plate on the throttle body assembly cracked causing my 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada to accelerate continuously to a speed of 100 miles per hour. The mechanic described the result as red lining. This occurred while driving on the highway. Breaking only slowed the car down momentarily.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

The throttle body assembly malfunctioned and jammed while the consumer's son was driving on the highway which caused unwanted acceleration. The driver put the gear into neutral, secured the emergency brake and turned the ignition off. The failed part remained in the consumer's possession. The rivets on the half moon deflector attached to the lower throttle body butterfly cracked and caused the butterfly to jam open, which kept the vehicle at high speed. The dealer stated the failure was caused by metal fatigue.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada



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