2002 Oldsmobile Bravada problems, complaints & recalls

2022-03-21 · Suspension

“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. bravada is at service shop and they have confirmed the frame separation from control arm. this is very dangerous and has caused it …”

2022-01-28 · Air Bags · 💥 crash

“i was merging onto the interstate going approximately 35 mph, i spun out on black ice across three lanes of traffic and smashed into the guard rail. the airbags did not deploy during this accident, even when the car rolled back and hit the wall again. since the airbags did not deploy, i suffered trauma to my chin and inside my mouth. i have facial …”

2020-08-11 · Suspension · 129,300 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. the contact stated that driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise occurred. the contact placed the vehicle in gear and there was lateral movement of both rear wheel without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that both driver's and pass…”

2019-02-03 · Unknown Or Other

“side mirrors being adjusted incorrectly both when backing and altering when going forward…”

2018-01-14 · Unknown Or Other · 110,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“passenger seat caught on fire from seat heater while car was off and no one in it. the seat heater had not been used for days. my car was parked after going to the store about 3pm. found the next morning about 10;30 am .gm denied my claim. safety issue,definitely a manufactured defect ,there should be a recall. whole inside of the car is trashed . …”

2017-07-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“takata recall. i received a recall notice in the mail a couple years ago at the time my bravada was not doing what it said which was the smell of gasoline when starting the vehicle. now i am selling gas everyone i start her up. i can not find the letter i received about thisstyer so though t i would try this and hopefully get some answers. thank yo…”

2017-02-02 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices · 248,000 mi

“at 60k miles had to replace transmission and motor (with 2003 chevy blazer). mirrors don't recall and move when unlocking car. passenger seat belt gets tight after braking and has to be undone, recoiled, and put back on. backup lights blow every year. the awd was fixed twice by dealer and messed up again so we had it removed. the air suspensio…”

2016-08-16 · Seats · 215,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. while driving 30 mph, there was an burning odor under the passenger seat. the contact noticed that the seat was melting from the bottom and was dripping onto the carpet. the contact pulled the fuse box wires from under the passenger seat to prevent the seat from burning; however, the seat was still ge…”

2016-04-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 02v121000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified. the contact ha…”

2015-12-04 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) · 79,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was diagnosed that the pcm failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 79,000. …”