Oldsmobile Bravada owners have reported 6 problems related to underhood wiring (under the electrical system 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.
The wiring harness in our 2000, Oldsmobile Bravada caught fire. It appears as though it chfed through and shorted. The chafing occurred where the harness was bent over the a/c return (?). It appears to be a design flaw. Vehicle was towed and is back with dealer where we purchased.
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Vehicle stalled backing out of a parking spot. Upon attempting to restart, vehicle started smoking from under hood. Fire dept responded to extinguish the fire. Vehicle was totalled.
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Engine shuts down at high speeds, lost of power & steering. All dash lights and brake warnings on. Can ususally restart but speedometer and instrument panel unoperable. Couple of times the engine has raced at high rpms with no speed. Has been to the shop 3 times, new pcm (computer) has been put in twice. Have had a case number, said they weren't going to replace car, they were going to fix it and put in the 2nd pcm. On pins and needles waiting for it to shut down again.
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While driving at any speed, vehicle will suddenly stop. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced computer. A month later problem reoccurred. Consumer is afraid to drive vehicle. Dealer stated the wiring harness needed replaced, consumer states vehicle has been okay so far.
While driving at 25 mph the engine stopped, power steering and power brakes failed. The truck would not restart. It was towed to the dealer. The dealer said a chaffed wire caused the computer fuse to blow. This was the second occurance in 6 weeks.
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Wire which goes to fuse got pinched together, causing it to rub againstand wear out, causing a short to the fuse which resulted in vehicle stalling unexpectedly. Vehicle was unable to restart. Happened 2 times. The first time dealer reroutted the wire and change fuse, but the problem reoccurred. The fuse need to be change again. Please provide further information.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Dash Wiring problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Underhood Wiring problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Ignition Module problems | |
| Battery Dead problems |