Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems of the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Three problems related to automatic transmission column shift have been reported for the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada based on all problems reported for the 2002 Bravada.

1 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2002

After driving the vehicle for 4 months a shudder developed when making sharp turns. The dealer replaced the transfer case fluid 3 times per technical bulletin. The shudder has decreased but now on sharp turns in reverse the vehicle balks and considerable power must be applied to move it. The dealer and gm state this is normal. This is a dangerous situation.

2 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2002

While driving heard a loud noise, felt like transmission had fallen from underneath vehicle. When turning or parking steering wheel will lock up. Dashboard went dark, vehicle cut off. Contacted dealer. They replaced 5 times transfer case.

3 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2002

While driving about 20 mph on a snowy road, consumer felt that 4-wheel drive was not working, had taken vehicle to dealer and they found out that wheel cable had been disconected from computer, and vehicle was repaired.




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