NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,018 miles

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1997 Oldsmobile Bravada electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner Comments

problem #10

Jul 252018

Bravada

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

1997 Oldsmobile Bravada. Consumer writes in regards to voltage dropping while vehicle in stopped causing headlights to dim.

- Missoula, MT, USA

problem #9

Jul 072010

Bravada 6-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
While driving my 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada the car shut off unexpectedly and continued to stall. I was able to pull off of the road and restart the car. I drove to my mechanics garage and he replaced the ignition harness. This has happed to me a total of ( 4) four times. The frequency has been about every 6 months to 1 year. The mileage of the vehicle was about 100,000 the first time this happened. The vehicle was purchased usedwith about 95,000 miles. Please help.

- West Mifflin, PA, USA

problem #8

Jan 032010

Bravada 6-cyl

  • miles
1997 Oldsmobile Bravada became completely engulfed in flames after the driver pulled over after seeing smoke. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0002-89 updated letter 04/29/10

- Batavia, IL, USA

problem #7

Mar 172008

Bravada

  • 97,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Bravada shuts down while driving. While on highway I was traveling at 70 mph. Then the truck is completely dead. I was able to pull over and sat for 5 to 10 minutes trying to restart it. It finally started. (no check engine light came on) after I let it sit for a few month I decided to replace the egr valve gasket and clean the carbon out of the throttle body. A few months go by I was driving on a road off of a high way going 40 mph. Same thing occurred. I got it started in the same amount of time and it will run fine like nothing ever happened. After reading the other complaints I am going to replace the ignition switch even though the dealer said it could be numerous of other things and not the ignition switch. In fact they never heard of an ignition switch doing this.

- Elk Grove Village, IL, USA

problem #6

Jul 312005

Bravada 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On July 31, 2005 my family and I were traveling home from Michigan we were 29 miles from home when our 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada caught fire. We had been traveling down the highway with a fire under our SUV for some time and was not aware of it. Parts literally began to fall from under the truck when we stopped the truck to see what had went wrong we noticed the fire. Eye witnesses said they saw flames coming from our vehicle before we even stopped. When we got out and saw the fire we began removing our children as fast as we could. When the last child was removed we began to run away from the truck. By this time the truck was fully engulfed in flames. There was no smell of gas or any warning telling us that anything was wrong. We were blessed to come out of this alive, but that may not be the case for other families. This is very important information that consumers need to be aware of it could save lives. Its not right for manufactures to put peoples lives at risk for the sake of a few dollars. I can not or will not put this out of my mind as if it didn't happen. Please help me get this information to the public so that they are aware.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #5

Oct 082003

(reported on)

Bravada 6-cyl

  • 63,182 miles
Faulty driver's side seat belt. The consumer received recall 03V-117000 related to a faulty driver's side seat belt. The dealer was contacted and an appointment was scheduled but the part was not available. The consumer returned at a later date to have it done. The vehicle was working fine when it was dropped off. When departing the facility after repair, the drivers side front seat would not move forward or backwards. The driver's door locks would not open or lock automatically. The interior lights flickered on and off. The service rep was contacted and requested that the vehicle be returned to the dealer. Upon inspection the technician indicated that the malfunctions were not the dealers problem and that they would be billed for any repairs made.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #4

Feb 252003

Bravada 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Interior lights flash and flicker. Anytime the drivers power seat controls or lumbar switch's are pressed the flashing and flickering increases as well as battery voltage dropping. Tested by removing the fuse for the power seats, flicker still remains and vehicle still loses battery voltage randomly. Vehicle also responds like it has a dead battery everytime it's started (replaced battery with new one and had same problem).

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #3

Jul 102002

(reported on)

Bravada 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Interior lights sometimes stay on wont shut off, digital compass, tempature screen wont keep memory--broken fuel pump, leaked gas---driver door will not shut, frame around door latch to crack & break---rear wiper does not move---factory deck sometimes does not work---cd player wont work at all---service engine light stays on---key gets stuck in ignition--automatic door lock does not work---loud knocking sound when turning

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #2

Jan 021998

Bravada

  • miles
Consumer stated, because of electrical malfunctions, windshield wipers stopped, automatic door stopped for a short time, lights often flicker, lumber drivers seat blew, a fuse that controls door locks, rear hatch and seat safety adjustments, were all inoperative.

- Auburn, PA, USA

problem #1

Jan 021998

Bravada

  • miles
Consumer stated, because of electrical malfunctions, windshield wipers stopped, automatic door stopped for a short time, lights often flicker, lumber drivers seat blew, a fuse that controls door locks, rear hatch and seat safety adjustments, were all inoperative.

- Auburn, PA, USA

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