2002 Oldsmobile Bravada: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed that the PCM failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 108,600 miles · MD

Traveling apx 5-10 MPH down a hwy slowing down and approaching an intersection with traffic light the engine stalled/quit completely and would not restart. I had to push the vehicle with help to the side of the road. After about 15 minutes the engine restarted. This vehicle was recalled for this issue several years ago (rc 04048) and was taken to the dealer by myself on 1/21/05 as soon as I was notified of the recall. Looking at the invoice that I still have in my files today it claims a wire jumper harness and strap was installed. Seems like this fix has failed.

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose or repaired. However, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the magnetic pick up sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Electrical · 135,000 miles · MI

The car is acting just like the other ignition switch recalls general motors has issued. If there is any weight on the key chain the car has a tendency to stall. Sometimes it will start up right away while other times it may need to sit for up to 30 minutes before starting again.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 70,000 miles · MA

Engine stalls driving at highway speeds. Lost brakes, steering, no control of vehicle. Luckily was on small highway, able to coast to stop and have car towed. Mechanic unable to replicate problem after keeping and driving vehicle for 10 days. Searched issue online. Horrified to read hundreds of same complaint; same vehicle, same year. Horrible stories of resulting accidents. Now news full of "ignition switch failure" issues. Believe this is what happened to me. Gm not offering advice and claims no responsibility. Says "too many keys on key chain." 2 keys on mine. Vehicle not on gm recall list. Bought second hand in 2011. Now too scared to drive it. Still owe $5,000 on car. Cant afford to add that to new loan. Will not sell it to unsuspecting soul who may be killed.

Filed Jun 23, 2011 · Engine · 60,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated the vehicle intermittently stalled after driving the vehicle for a short period of time at 30 MPH. The vehicle had to be turned off and on before resetting independently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted who advised that they should take the vehicle to the dealer for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2006 · Electrical · 59,800 miles · CA

Driving down the freeway at 75 MPH my 2002 oldsmobile bravada just quit running like I shut it off. The traffic was very heavy at the time and was force to pull over on the left side breakdown lane. This is the 5th time my SUV has stalled for no apparent reason. From past experience letting the truck sit for 10-15 min it will then restart and run fine. This cycle has repeated at random intervals ever since I've own the truck. Dealer has never been able to find anything wrong even when it's been towed in three times for stalling, mostly on my wife.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Engine · 43,500 miles · NJ

Vehicle stalled while driving 50 MPH. Then, vehicle restarted and driven to the dealer, who informed the consumer that they could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Engine · 30,000 miles · NH

While driving 50-55 MPH in traffic vehicle stalled. Dealer was contacted, and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under any recall.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Engine · 900 miles · TN

While driving at 50 MPH the vehicle stalled on the road. After the vehicle sat for several minutes it was restarted. This problem occurred four times since ownership of the vehicle. The dealer examined the vehicle, but could not find a code for the problem. *ak *sc

Filed Jul 22, 2004 · Electrical · 32,533 miles · NC

Vehicle stalls (8) when under power. This has occurred at random, 3 occurring while on interstate at 60 - 70 MPH. The failure at this speed causes quite a safety concern to my spouse and I. Luckily we have been able to maneuver to the shoulder without incident so far. I've tried to resolve with gm but to no avail. They are aware of the problem which they apparently corrected on dec. 6, 2001 (odi pe03001 your database) but they refuse to address the problem in vehicles (bravada & envoys) that were produced prior to 12/6/01. There solution is to leave us out here as a safety problem and continually repair the problem as it crops up.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Engine · 10,000 miles · FL

It's the same as the rest of the complaints. While driving car at any speed just completely stops for no reason and without any warning. I bought this nice 2002 olds bravada for my wife and now she & the kids have been stuck in the middle of traffic on major intersections 4x4's needing to be towed into the dealership. Dealership acts like they want to help and trys to fix problem put new computer in. Each time this happens several months go by and then all of the sudden it happens again. Stalled out at a major intersection without warning with two kids in the car and my wife in a panic for her life and for the kids. There have been tons of complaints some say it's the motor but gm isn't doing anything just extending the warranty on the suvs. When this happens and somebody dies from it I guess then gm will stand up and have to do something. I don't want this to be my wife and kids. This is a lemon. These cars should not be on the road not only are they a danger to my family but to anybody else out there on the road that is behind or in front of these cars. Peoples lives are at risk here and it's not to be taken lightly. What kind of law suits is gm wanting to get involved in before they make this right? These cars are a ticking time bomb just waiting to happen at anytime anywhere without warning. I need answers and a quick fix now not when somebody dies! I traded our jeep in for this newer bravada so my wife and kids would be safe in a nice new SUV. Ends up they are not safe at all in this SUV their lives are in danger everyday because they are having to ride in that SUV everyday. Think about your loved ones riding around in this bravada how would you feel... Would they be in it or in some other SUV? But what is our option we are stuck paying for this SUV that is a lemon and ticking time bomb. That may kill my family and a lot of other peoples families. We need to get this issues resolved asap peoples lives are on the line here. This is not a joke.