Rearview Mirror problems of the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Six problems related to rearview mirror 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 Rearview Mirror problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2003

The rear-view mirrors did not work properly. Every time you start the car the mirrors reset to a position that makes it impossible to see behind you. You must manually change the mirrors each time you restart the car. The mirrors are supposed to remember the proper setting for two drivers. This is a major safety hazard. Dealer has been unable to fix this problem.

2 Rearview Mirror problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2002

Side mirrors wander, position is never constant. Dt.

3 Rearview Mirror problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2001

Mirrors constantly lose memory position and tend to wander upon remote unlock. If not immediately noticed, can cause view problems later during the drive and possibly result in an accident.

4 Rearview Mirror problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2001

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada - visiblity-memory mirrors have not functioned properly since purchase of vehicle. Have returned for service numerous times. This is a hazardous situation. Needing to make a forced lane change to find your mirrors not in place can be fatal. I am in and out of my car 3 to 4 times a day and occasionally fail to set my mirrors with each entry to vehicle.

5 Rearview Mirror problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2001

Memory mirrors do not return to their position after coming from reverse. Consumer must adjust mirrors, while driving, to get the back to the proper position. Passenger side seat belt locks while braking. Consumer must unfasten the seat belt - while moving - recoil and then fasten seatbelt to release pressure. Transmission downshifts 15-30 seconds after coming to a complete stop in cold weather. Downshifts are hard (feeling like vehicle has been hit from behind) and long (time between gears).

6 Rearview Mirror problem

Memory mirrors do not return to previous position upon unlocking vehicle. Mirrors constantly change position and position themselves such that the driver does not have view of adjacent/rearward vehicles which is a safety hazard.


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