1997 Oldsmobile Bravada transmission problems

18 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 68,508.

owner complaints: 18
of this car's complaints: 17%
typical mileage: 68,508
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Driveline: differential unit
5
Driveline: driveshaft
3
Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
2
Automatic transmission
2
Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
1
Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
1
Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
1
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k

200k+

Oldsmobile Bravada transmission problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · MT

1997 oldsmobile bravada. Consumer writes in regards to voltage dropping while vehicle in stopped causing headlights to dim. *ld

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · NC

Transmission_ will not go into reverse and when in drive makes a wineing sound. Other - radiator- heavy rust flushed out radiator 5 times and still have rust along with rusty fluids.

Filed Jun 12, 2003 · Transmission · 50,800 miles · NC

Transmission failed at 50,800 miles. Dealer notified.

Filed May 20, 2003 · Transmission · 96,210 miles · NC · fire · 3 injuries

I just had the transfer case and differential on my 1997 olds bravada repaired and was driving when I heard a pop sound and saw flames shooting out from the bottom center and rear of my vehicle. I stopped immediately and got everyone out just before the whole thing went up in flames.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Transmission · 68,508 miles · GA

The automatic transmission failed due to failed cooling line which leaked. Transmission was replaced by a gm manufactured transmission.

Filed Apr 2, 2003 · Transmission · TN

There was a burned grease odor coming from the vehicle. The mechanic diagnosed the front differential seal leaked fluid.

Filed Mar 31, 2003 · Transmission · 71,724 miles · IL

The transmission went out at 72000 miles, cost me $2400 to get a new one installed. I babied this car from the moment I bought it off the lot at a certified gm dealership, only 32000 miles when I purchased it. I feel that this vehicle was a lemon.

Filed Mar 26, 2003 · Transmission · 43,000 miles · AL

The vehicles four wheel drive pulled while driving.

Filed Feb 27, 2003 · Transmission · IN

Transfer case cracked, it happened twice and will go out again in 2 1/2 years. It could cause me to wreck and hurt someone or even myself.

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

Questions about the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada transmission

Does the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the transmission of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, 17% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 68,508 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada transmission?

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

What year does the Oldsmobile Bravada have bad transmission?

The Oldsmobile Bravada model years with the most transmission complaints are 2002 (53 complaints), 1997 (18 complaints) and 1999 (15 complaints).