Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that while driving at 45-55 MPH, the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. The vehicle was taken toa dealer, who replaced the alternator. The repair failed to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage 42,000.
1998 Oldsmobile Bravada: engine stalls while driving
5 of the 98 complaints about the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 21 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 45 MPH, the vehicle overheated and stalled. The consumer pulled over and after letting the vehicle cool off, he restarted it. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the fuel injector was leaking. Fuel was leaking onto the wires for the main computer system. The repair shop suggested the fuel injector and all the wires be replaced. Updated 05/23/06.
Wiper motor failure during inclement weather. Also, windshield defroster/defogger not working due to rust clogging the heater core also causing motor to overheat and stall in the summer.
Engine stalling / shutting down intermittently. Vehicle been in dealer's shop on four occasions, and problem could not be duplicated. Please feel free to any further details on this matter.
Due to defective electrical problems windows went up and down/ headlights malfunctioned, and braking system malfunctioned, causing a crash. Also, while driving battery cable fell apart which caused the vehicle to stall unexpectedly which may have caused a crash.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Rattle noise in engine
- Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery
- Engine coolant leak at intake gasket
- No start with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1626 or P1631
- Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (SES) light
- Some customers may comment on an exhaust boom / groan noise in the passenger compartment
- Subject regarding rust in cooling system, heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats (flush...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada?
5 of 98 owner complaints about the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada (5%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada?
There are 0 recalls and 21 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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