Structure Problems of Oldsmobile Bravada

Oldsmobile Bravada owners have reported 40 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's bumper (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Oldsmobile Bravada

The Bumper problem

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.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the muffler. When the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, he was informed that the transmission mount cross member of the frame was rotted and ready to break loose. The current and failure mileages were 85,000.   Read details...

The Body problem

Front control arm broke at the frame. There is a recall for this control arm issue for a 2002 Bravada but, my VIN was not included. 01v126000 is the NHTSA. The control arms fractured causing separation from the frame.   Read details...

The Door problem

The driver's door frame/structure dropped, which resulted in the door being off track. Consumer had to use excessive force to close the door in order for it to latch and lock.   Read details...

The Door Hinge problem

On 11 Apr 2005, I purchased a 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada from a nh dealer, with approx. 74000 miles on it. Within one week, the vehicle was returned for a bad water pump, and driver's window switch. During the week of 21 April, I had the alternator replaced.   Read details...




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