Automatic Transmission Column Shift Problems of Oldsmobile Bravada

Oldsmobile Bravada owners have reported 8 problems related to automatic transmission column shift (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Oldsmobile Bravada based on all problems reported for the Bravada.

1 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

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.

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2 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

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 of the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

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.

4 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada

Failure Date: 11/02/2000

Since purchase of vehicle it has shimmied and there was vibration, an Oldsmobile service engineer discovered there was wrong oil in transfer case from factory.

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5 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada

Failure Date: 08/01/1999

This vehicle shudders on dry pavement. There is a problem with the all wheel drive system. Please see bulletin # 99-04-21-005 (this is on your website) we have had the vehicle in for service 4 times for this problem. They changed the fluid in the transfer case 3 different times, but the problem still persists. We have contacted Oldsmobile, with no results. Can you please help us, we don't know what to do next. The vehicle is still under factory warranty. Gm/ Oldsmobile refuses to replace the transfer case and the mechanic at pence Oldsmobile suggested this is what should be done to correct the problem.

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6 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada

Failure Date: 01/09/1999

Truck has a severe "shudder" especially noticeable on slow speed turns. According to dealer gm has recommended replacement of transfer case fluid with a "not yet manufactured" product. Problem is more noticeable as mileage increases.

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7 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada

While driving with the cruise control on, vehicle suddenly accelerates and pulls to the right. Vehicle has experienced electrical problems (consumer did not state specific problems). 4-wheel drive illuminated.

8 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada

While driving at any rate of speed a noise occurs from the transfer case which is caused by a gear or something within the mechanism that is loose or worn out. Please give any further details.

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