2002 Oldsmobile Bravada: sudden loss of power

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Engine · 151,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated and the reduced engine power warning light flashed. The vehicle had a drastic reduction in speed while traveling approximately 40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice and they were not able to replicate the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v527000 (exterior lighting) and was waiting on the part for months to receive the recall repair and was unable to confirm when the recall would be completed. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000. Ma 10/15/2015

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Acceleration, Body · 42,000 miles · MN

Intermittently throttle sticks in the up position. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the consumer stated that he was driving and the vehicle lost power and the brakes failed. The consumer stated that the container holding the windshield washer fluid allowed the fluid to leak. The container was repaired.

Filed Mar 10, 2004 · Electrical · 30,709 miles · MD

Engine shut down (loss of power to gas pedal, power steering & brakes). First instance occurred on 9/10/03 at 24,000 miles. I was driving about 45 MPH when I noticed the gas pedal was not responding. I looked down and saw the ABS and brake lights came on so I coasted off the road and could not start the engine so I called roadside assistance. After about 20 minutes the engine started so I cancelled the tow and drove the car straight to the gm service dealer. They recalibrated the PCM. The second occurrence was on 2/15/04 at 30,000 while traveling at 60 MPH in the left lane of a major interstate highway. I immediately recognized the loss of power to the gas pedal once again and saw the ABS and brake lights on. Luckily again I had enough momentum to get off the road with an 18 wheeler close behind. This incident could have caused a fatal accident. I called roadside assistance again and I was not in a safe location with very little median and I was told it could take up to 90 minutes for a tow truck. After about 20 minutes I was able to start the engine again so cancelled the tow truck. I was many miles from home and it was after 5pm so I took it to the same service dealer the next day. This time they replaced the PCM and assured me they fixed the problem. In this case I think the gm service dealer did what they could do but I am not confident that this will not happen again and next time it could be fatal. I complained to gm and they were responsive about following up on the repair but as far as issuing a recall they said it was not a gm decision so I am writing to you. I found about 33 cases of this same problem reported on your website for the 2002 bravada but it is not clear any action is being taken for a life threatening defect. Based on some the complaints I see the PCM was replaced twice which tells me that there needs to be some action taken here.

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Electrical · 21,712 miles · NY

While driving my 2002 oldsmobile bravada at approximately 45 MPH, without any warning, the vehicle lost all power and stalled. This caused the vehicle to lose steering and braking capability. The vehicle slowed to a complete stop, with several vehicles behind honking their horns and being forced to come to rapid stops. Upon gradually coming to a stop, luckily at the side of the road, the bravada would not restart and required it to be towed to the nearest dealer.

Filed Jan 19, 2003 · Engine · 11,910 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Going about 50 MPH on interstate when engine lost power. Had multiple warning lights and messages, including ABS and service brakes. Pulled off on exit ramp and stopped on grass completely off travel lane. Tried to restart engine several times with no success. Before I could take other action, I was hit in the left rear by another car, which pushed my vehicle about 50 feet back into the travel lane. Damage to rear quarter panel, bumper, and tailgate. My vehicle had to be towed to dealer. Dealer was able to start on first attempt. No problem found with engine. Only ABS code in computer.

Filed Jan 17, 2003 · Electrical · 9,370 miles · NJ

While driving at night at approx 40 MPH my 2002 olds bravada completely shut down. The motor quit and I lost all power and electrical. I was able to coast to the side of the road and continued to attempt to restart the engine for approx 35 minutes. After this 35 min the engine did start and I was able to get home. I took the vehicle in for repair the next morning and was told the PCM had shorted out and it was replaced and reprogrammed. This was a very dangerous situation that could have resulted in an accident had I been traveling on a busy street. Ts

Filed Dec 27, 2002 · Electrical · 16,721 miles · WI

2002 oldsmobile bravada, looses power and shuts down. First occurance happened on october 3, 2002. The second occurance happened december 12, 2002. The first occurance happened at 68 MPH in the passing lane of interstate 90 and 94. The vehicle lost power and shut itshelf down. The second occurance happened at 25 MPH on the city streets of sparta. Again, the vehicle lost power and shut it shelf down.

Filed Oct 22, 2002 · Steering · OH

When turning into a shopping center, and without warning, the steering bound up and a loss of power almost caused consumer to almost hit another vehicle, there was a very heavy vibration and pounding coming from the front end of the vehicle, the steering was erractic and a loud grinding noise was coming from the bottom of the vehicle, the vehicle was towed to the dealer.*jb

Filed Apr 22, 2002 · Transmission · IL

While in motion, consumer noticed the ABS fail light come on, brake failure warning followed by immediate engine shutdown, vehicle lost power steering, brake pedal became very stiff,service tech could not duplicate the problem, the computer memory showed no fault or problem. Dealer replaced powertrain control module.

Filed Apr 19, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · LA

Engine shuts down at high speeds, lost of power & steering. All dash lights and brake warnings on. Can ususally restart but speedometer and instrument panel unoperable. Couple of times the engine has raced at high rpms with no speed. Has been to the shop 3 times, new PCM (computer) has been put in twice.have had a case number, said they weren't going to replace car, they were going to fix it and put in the 2nd PCM. On pins and needles waiting for it to shut down again.

Filed Feb 12, 2002 · Electrical · MO

Driving at 65 MPH on 4 lane divided hwy, lost all power. Coasted to shoulder, using on-star contacted and received olds authorization # 00258904, towed to nearest olds dealer. Couldnot duplicate or identify failure, reprogramed on-board computer.

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Electrical · MI

While driving 55mph up a hil speed just dropped to 30mph . Also, stated electronic control module malfunctioned, and lost all power without prior warning. Consumer did state a signal on dash stated contact onsite. Contacted dealer, and dealer changed module.