Oldsmobile Bravada owners have reported 95 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension upper ball joint (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. The contact was involved in a crash with a deer. The following week he heard a squeaking, clunking, and humming noise while driving over 40 mph. A mechanic stated that there was failure with the upper ball joints. Read details...
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...
2002 olds Bravada (which we have owned since 9/2004) was being driven by my teenage son (with 3 other kids in the vehicle), as he left a stop sign, the frame of the vehicle broke loose from the body, separating the control arms from the frame and dropping the rear of the vehicle. Read details...
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...
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. Read details...