2002 Oldsmobile Bravada: engine failure

Filed Sep 7, 2006 · Body, Engine · 42,700 miles · MO

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was at the car wash in 2003 there was a water leak on the passenger side. The right power window would not rollup or down and this occurred intermittently. The dealership could not duplicate the problem. Two-three weeks ago while trying to get the window to roll down, the engine died suddenly without warning. This was the third time the engine died suddenly. The first was while driving 60 MPH on a dry highway. The vehicle was towed to the dealership who could not duplicate the problem. The second time, the vehicle restarted after sitting a short while on the side of the road. The cvcs boots on the front wheels blew and were replaced twice. The headlights were replaced three times.

Filed Mar 16, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 20,000 miles · MI

Olds bravada stalled while driving at highway speeds (50-55 MPH), lost of steering and brakes. Engine would not start for approx 20 minutes. Tried calling olds 1 800 number for assistance and number out of service that day (sunday). Vehicle was partially on roadway. This is one of many problems with the auto, mirror, heating, rear window washer blade, gauges not functional, engine replacement (piston ring problem). I would have to say that this is the most problematic vehicle that I have ever owned.

Filed Aug 3, 2003 · Engine · OH

Manufacturer warning 003019 of june 2003 discribes possibilty of sudden, unexpected and complete engine failure this greatly devalues all 2002 oldsmobile bravadas all owners of 2002 oldsmobile bravadas are in danger of being stranded any time, any place. All owners of 2002 oldsmobile bravadas are in danger of being killed in the traffic accidents that will be caused, when this engine fails in high speed traffic--engine stops, so does power steering and power brakes. Oldsmobile refuses to repair/replace this defective engine. Oldsmobile notice 003019-june 2003. Why am I not getting a response from the federal safety agency ????????

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Transmission · 6,700 miles · PA

Vehicle engine failure. *mr (manufacturer defect/recall gearshift defect #03v075000) *scc

Filed Jul 27, 2003 · Engine · OH

Official notice from oldsmobile 003019, dated june 2003. Operative main paragraph, word for word. This letter is intended to make you aware that some 2002 model year oldsmobile bravada model vehicies may expierence a cracking of an engine cylinder bore liner.his will cause engine noise, poor performance, and/or stalls with no engine re-start. End of paragraph.his is a disguised discription of complete, sudden and unexpected catistrophic engine failure.*ak gm's only proposal is to extend warrenty. Warrenty won't protect my family, when this engine fails in busy high speed traffic. Please respond.

Filed Jun 19, 2003 · Engine · OH

Notice from gm, concerning 2002 oldsmobile bravada, of possibility of complete engine failure with no warning and unpredictable. No offer to repair known defect. Suprise complete engine failure along with possible destruction of steering and/or brakes not an acceptable option.

Filed Jun 17, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · OH

Received notice from gm concerning my 2002 oldsmobile bravada, alerting me to the possibility of engine failure due to a cylinder sleeve defect. Gm's proposals is to extend the warranty. This is completely unacceptable, as a safety issue, we all know the inherent dangers of an engine destroying itself at 65 MPH. Please check into this, before people start getting killed. *jb the vehicle's awd drive would not engage until the vehicle reached 25 MPH. The consumer indicated that this fact was not mentioned in the owner's manual or any of oldsmobile's ads.

Filed May 6, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Incident #1: defect in wiring of engine control module caused ECM to short out while driving causing engine to stall. From talking with other owners, this is a known problem on early vehicles. Incident #2: internal component of engine disintegrated causing engine failure. Engine being replaced under warranty. Gm aware of this problem with early production vehicles.