1996 Oldsmobile Bravada engine problems

11 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 14%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
2
Cooling system
2
Exhaust system: emission control
1
Exhaust system
1
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
1
Engine
1
Cooling system: fan
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Oldsmobile Bravada engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 14, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 177,000 miles · WI

My vehicle will not start having trouble getting engine to start I was at a gas station when it first happened then managed to start it made it home then died at my house and has not moved since.

Filed Nov 30, 2003 · Engine · MO

Engine overheating ud-like coolant (dex-cool).

Filed Oct 9, 2003 · Engine · 60,000 miles · SD

The vehicle began overheating. The check engine light appeared. It was taken to the dealer and said that the coolant became muddy and that happens a lot when the coolant gets a little low. The thermostat was replaced along with a flush and fill on the radiator and cooling system. The dealer wanted to put the same coolant in the radiator and this was unusual to me. I had them put in preston and had no problems since.

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Engine · CT · fire

Driver stopped at toll booth to pay toll and saw smoke coming from rear of vehicle. Consumer got out of vehicle to investigate where the smoke was coming from, and determined that vehicle caught on fire from the exhaust.driver had vehicle towed to the dealership.

Filed Oct 10, 2002 · Engine · CA

Consumer states that there is oil leaking onto the brakes which is causing the consumer to have trouble stopping because the brakes will become slippery. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Mr

Filed Apr 29, 2002 · Engine · NY

While driving, vehicle would stall, dealer replaced the fuel filter, coil and module, fuel pump, crank sensor and ignition switch, however problem continued, consumer has since traded vehicle in for a 2002 bravada.

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Engine · CT

Vehicle overheated and temperature gauge went to the top, engine began to make noises, dealer found that radiator was full of bad coolant and very muddy, the mud was clogging the radiator which caused loss of coolant flow and overheated condition, the radiator was replaced, flushed engine block and heater core of muddy coolant, and thermostat and radiator cap was replaced.

Filed Mar 7, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · PA

Brake pedal is extremely hard to press, it goes low to the floor and causes extended stopping distance. Problem gets better when they put new pads on. Then 5,000 to 8,000 miles it happens all over again.*ak mechanic found rotors to be hard they were removed and cleaned and readjusted and also cleaned rear drums, also consumer states a light was on, oxygen sensor was replaced.

Filed Apr 5, 1998 · Brakes, Engine · AZ

Abs brakes failed. Also replaced front brake rotors/calipers and engine fan belt.

Filed Nov 4, 1997 · Brakes, Engine · NY

Brakes failed.

Questions about the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada engine

Does the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada have engine problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Oldsmobile Bravada have bad engine?

The Oldsmobile Bravada model years with the most engine complaints are 2002 (52 complaints), 1997 (15 complaints) and 1999 (12 complaints).