Six problems related to bumper 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.
Front bumper design is dangerous. Gm indicated to me that the clearance of the truck's plastic bumper is eight inches. Bumper fell off backing out of 6-8" of snow on driveway surface. Dangerous driving on winter roads with low front bumper clearance. Other: transmission vibration. Evident when vehicle puchased on 8/29/02. Awd light appeared on and off began Dec. 25, 2002. Dealer said awd light problem was resolved on January 7, 2003.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the front bumper. Also stated that while pulling out of her drive way the front bumper fell off the vehicle with out the vehicle impacting any thing. Manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle has been design and build according to manufacturers rules and that they don't think it's something they should be worrying about.
While backing out of the driveway, the front bumper had fallen off. The all wheel drive light was intermittent, there was a vibration in the transmission when accelerating-(could not duplicate), and the service engine light soon had come on. Scc.
Tires are wearing uneven, cannot be balanced. Tires were replaced, shocks and struts replaced twice. Cv joint was replaced as well. Dealer is unable to remedy the problem. Oil leaking from front shock, shock was replaced. Banging noise on drivers side front when going over bumps. Strut was leaking and was replaced. Brakes failed while driving resulting in a rear end collison. Brake pdal feels mushy. Passenger side fog light out. Blown fog lamp bulb replaced. Replaced failed passenger front turn signal bulb. Driver and passenger power mirror will not move left or right. Mirror switch replaced. Front bumper cover is loose and rattles. Grinding, clunking and whining when going over bumps or making turns. Steering shaft replaced. Transmission leaking. Replaced rear main seal, removed 02 sensor and converter due to damage. Surging problem with the engine. Dealer could not duplicate.
The front bumper fell off the vehicle.
There was a problem with the front bumper.