Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

Three problems related to side/window air bag 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 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2009

Airbag suspension releases air unevenly as you are driving, causing the vehicle to swerve back and forth, feeling like it is going to flip. The airbags should not release air at all while you are driving. My vehicle is unsafe to drive over 30 mph. And sometimes upon starting the vehicle, they won't air up at all, sometimes for days at a time, or one side airs up and the other doesn't.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2002

Side air bag to driver's door didn't deploy upon impact. Vehicle was totaled. Dealer was notified. Dealer stated if there was no impact to b-pillar it would not deploy unless vehicle had a direct hit from ending of drivers door to the beginning of passengers door.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2001

SUV t-boned in driver door at estimated 40mph. Side air bag failed to deploy even though seat was ripped from its mooring. On star system did not activate to signal 911. In addition the right front tire opposite the accident rolled off of the rim. Is this normal? on at least four occasions since purchasing the SUV the front passenger seat belt locks while stopping and will not release. Must unbuckle and retract before it can be extended.


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