1997 Oldsmobile Bravada engine problems

Filed Jun 22, 2005 · Engine · MD

Temp gauge showed that enging was overheating. Followed procedures in owner's manual for overheating. Continued to overheat when driving longer distances. Took it to dealer who flushed out radiator/cooling system twice. 3rd time informed that coolant had turned to brown slush and entire radiator system needed replacing

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · PA

Ac compressor replaced twice. Flush cooling system (dexcool). Idler arm replaced 48222. Lower ball joints.48222 recalled left rear axle leak.48222 oil cooler lines replaced,48222. Charging system failer replaced alternater 47577 replaced battery 47577 frnt brakes and rotors 45631 fuel sender unit39434 driver side door pin 39434 ses light on oxygen sensor replace AC compressor 35338 clean egr valve 35338 AC compressor 33196 51000 lower ball joints are worn again (dealer replaced original because of recall) put junk back on vehicle.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 65,000 miles · NJ

Other: replacing the windshield wiper motor engine: a cyclinder on the vehicle cracked and needed a new motor. This is absurd. With a regularly maintained vehicle, with only 5 1/2 years of ownership there should be no reason other than improper casting, metal fatigue, default from the factory that a new motor should have been needed with this kind of mileage.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Engine · GA

The vehicle over heated, due to a failed water pump.

Filed Mar 26, 2003 · Engine · 71,000 miles · IN

Premature failure of connecting rod bearing on 1997 oldsmobile bravada 4.3l v-6 engine.

Filed Dec 26, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · MI

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

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · PA

This vehicle is prone to multiple component failures.

Filed Jul 10, 2002 · Body, Electrical · OH

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

Filed Jan 30, 2002 · Body, Brakes · PA

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.

Filed Nov 2, 2001 · Engine · IL

There is rust in the anti-freeze, I had the anti-freeze drained and replaced the fluid and after only 7000 miles the anti-freeze is once again filled with a brownish , gritty fluid. It was suggested that I replace it again so as to not damage any of the engine componets.