Oldsmobile Bravada owners have reported 21 problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor (under the visibility 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.
Transmission problems, windshield wipers not working, headlights not working, awd problems, cooling system problems, fuel pump, control arm & ball joint problems are just some of the major safety issues on 96-99 gm blazers, Bravada's, & jimmys. These problems should really be looked into and recalled. Most problems starting right after warranty expired. Can't believe gm is getting away with this. Transmission went bad at 71000 miles and dealer says that they know there was a defect with the transmissions also problem (code 1870) but they will not cover the repair.
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Windshield wipers stopped working causing a major safety issue.
The contact states the windshield wipers will not work properly. This happens intermittently. This started last winter. Oldsmobile told the contact that warranty expired. He cited a recall.
1998 Oldsmobile bravado, while driving in the rain windshield wipers stopped. Took tvehicle to the dealer ,where consumer bought the car, and they didn't know what caused this, but it could be the module and they could replace the module at the cost, of $200. 00. Did not have the work done because they could not duplicate the problem. This has not happened in the last 13 months and now it is starting up again. Talked to the manufacturer, and they could not help consumer. They checked to see if there was any recalls, and there were none.
Windshield wipers suddenly stop without warning, causing you to not be able to see during rain. I am lucky I have not had an accident already. I contacted Oldsmobile because they issued a recall for other years of Bravadas having the same problem, but they refuse to issue a recall for this year model.
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection,and mechanic determined that motor needed to be replaced.
Windshield wipers will turn on & off at will even in heavy rain. Very dangerous to drive.
Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently in inclement weather. The check engine light illuminates and when it does the transmission doesn't shift. The front of the vehicle bounces and pulls to one side. Wipers would fail while driving, but by the time the consumer got home and tried them again, they worked.
Windshield wipers fail to operate. Has happened multiple times in the past. Sometimes have to turn car off and back on to get them to work. Extreme hazard when driving in rain. Don't ever know when it will happen. Same problem on gm s-10 (1989) where there are too many devices on the wiper stem.
While traveling on the highway in inclement weather and without prior warning windshield wipers will come on and off.
While driving at any speed, the windshield wipers stopped working during a rainstorm.
Wiper motor failure during inclement weather. Also, windshield defroster/defogger not working due to rust clogging the heater core also causing motor to overheat and stall in the summer.
The windshield wipers failed to operate, while driving in the rain. Wiper motor failed due to a cracked weld on the motor.
Windshied wipers either won't work at all or stop fail after they have been working. This causing poor visiabity. Had to replace motor at owner expense.
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Windshield wipers work intermittently occasionally causing the driver to pull off the road during storms, there have been times when I am able to turn them on but not off!.
Power seat shorted out and the dealer repaired the burned and chafed wires, belt tensioner was noisy, the remote locks shorted out and the dealer replaced the receiver module, intake gasket was leaking coolant, rear wiper motor shorted out, fuel sensor shorted out, right axle seal failed causing fluid to leak, multifunction switch failed, the transmission had no reverse, no third gear only first gear. Nlm.
The windshield wipers worked only intermittently. The windshield wiper motor was replaced.
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Wipers are inoperative when it rains, wiper delay board faulty at 40872 miles.
Nhtsa recall campaign #:98vsl50000 should apply to this defect. The VIN doess not fall within tthose covered by mfg campaign # 98043 even though the problem described therein fits this vehicle exactly. Possibly the manufacturer overlooked groups of vehicles similarly defective,and there may be many unsafe vehicles on the road.
Rear windshield wiper was working intermittently. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and had to pay for its repair. Front windshield wipers also work intermittently.
When driving in the rain windshield wipers quit working. There was no warning. Driver stopped vehicle, got out, and wiggled the wiper arm, and wipers started again. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the wiper motor.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems | |
| Exterior Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Power Window problems | |
| Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Rear Window Wiper Washer Motor problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Switch problems | |
| Rear Window Wiper Washer problems | |
| Defogger Heater problems | |
| Wiper problems |