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1997 Oldsmobile Bravada visibility problems

14 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
13%
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Windshield wiper/washer
    6
  • Windshield wiper/washer: motor
    4
  • Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
    1
  • Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
    1
  • Rear window wiper/washer: motor
    1
  • Power window devices and controls
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Oldsmobile Bravada visibility problems in other years

1991199319941996199719981999200020022003

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 17

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 22, 2004 · Visibility · 49,000 miles · PA

While driving front windshield wipers failed. This caused a distraction to the consumer's view while driving in rainy weather.

Filed Aug 20, 2003 · Visibility · KY · crash

When driving in the rain windshield wipers quit working. There was no warning. Driver stopped vehicle, got out, and wiggled the wiper arm, and wipers started again. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the wiper motor.

Filed Apr 2, 2003 · Visibility · TN

The windshield wipers malfunctioned.

Filed Mar 31, 2003 · Visibility · 40,872 miles · IL

Wipers are inoperative when it rains, wiper delay board faulty at 40872 miles.

Filed Jan 9, 2003 · Visibility · NC

Windshied wipers either won't work at all or stop fail after they have been working. This causing poor visiabity. Had to replace motor at owner expense

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 Nov 21, 2002 · Visibility · MI

The windshield wiper come on and off intermittenly now the wiper won't come on at all. Dealership is aware of the problem. Ts

Filed Oct 24, 2002 · Visibility · IL

Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the drivers view. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle is not include due to the VIN dealer notified. Ts

Filed Oct 16, 2001 · Visibility · KS

Windshield wipers work intermittently, resulting in inoperative wipers, reducing driver's visibility, and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Sep 7, 2001 · Visibility · GA

Windshield wipers operate intermittently. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Questions about the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada visibility

Does the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada visibility?

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

What year does the Oldsmobile Bravada have the most visibility problems?

The Oldsmobile Bravada model years with the most visibility complaints are 1998 (31 complaints), 2002 (30 complaints) and 1996 (15 complaints).

Other 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada problems

Electrical 18Transmission 18Suspension 17Fuel system 16Engine 15Airbags 6Body 6Brakes 6Acceleration 5Lights 5Seat belts 4Steering 4Seats 2Locks 1

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