Oldsmobile Bravada owners have reported 136 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's transfer case (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (23 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
1. Oldsmobile Bravada with smartrak at 48,000 miles and good condition developed drivetrain binding / locking up over several months. 2. The problem started as a minor binding when backing out or in tight forward turns. Now drivetrain actually locks up in tight turning position. Read details...
In snowy weather the awd failed. The truck vibrates when turning in both dry and wet conditions. Read details...
1997 Oldsmobile Bravada. Consumer writes in regards to voltage dropping while vehicle in stopped causing headlights to dim. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada. While making a left turn at approximately 5 mph under normal conditions, the vehicle switched from two wheel drive to four wheel drive. The vehicle came to a complete stop. This type of failure is called a crow hop. Read details...
The differential and now the cam bearings are going. The vehicle has 108,000. We did regular oil changes and maintenance on the vehicle. We even bought the extended warranty but that ran out at 100,000. Driving down the road the vehicle started to lurch then would not go over 35 mph. Read details...