Electrical sensor monitoring fuel level commenced to promote false fuel level display at about 41,000 miles. Problem would manifest upon fuel level reaching 1/4 full; fuel guage would move to near full. Researching internet car websites this seems to be a common complaint among owners of 1997 bravada, jimmys and blazers. This is a very dangerous safety defect causing operator to run out of fuel believing vehicle has anywhere between 1/2 to 3/4's a full tank. My wife ran out of gas on I-77 outside of charlotte, nc during fast traffic, almost resulting in an accident while trying to get off the road. There was also danger of someone stopping with intentions other than help. Cost quoted for repair was $1,000, although this amount was reduced to $500. I contend and I believe the other owners who described the same problem in the internet, would also contend, this matter a safety issue. If you require any additional information please contact me. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
1997 Oldsmobile Bravada fuel system complaints
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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.
Gas gauge does not indicate when gas tank is emtpy. Consumer has not contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.
Fuel gauge misreads amount of fuel in vehicle. Dealer has been notified.*ak the fuel guage malfunctioned since the vehicle was purchased, but now it stopped completely.
The left front outpit axle leaking. Nlm
My entire family of 5 was traveling south on i75 ,when I applied my brakes to slow, the car exploded into flames at the rear. I pulled to the side of the road and when the car came to rest, the flames engulfed the majority of the passenger compartment and we were unable to exit the vehicle except through the front passenger door. After rescuing our children from their rear seats we all exited the car at passenger front exit. Within a feww seconds of leaving he car the interior was in flames and the the windshield melted and a secondary explosion occured at the rear of the vehicle. Our insurance co. (aaa) hired a private fire investigator and they found the origination of the fire to be at the fuel line where fuel was leaking.
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