2002 Oldsmobile Bravada: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Mar 21, 2022 · Body, Suspension · OH

Front Control arm broke at the frame. There is a recall for this control arm issue for a 2002 Bravada but, my vin was not included. 01V126000 is the federal safety agency. The control arms fractured causing separation from the frame. Bravada is at service shop and they have confirmed the frame separation from control arm. This is very dangerous and has caused it to be unsafe and deadly.

Filed Aug 11, 2020 · Suspension · 129,300 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise occurred. The contact placed the vehicle in gear and there was lateral movement of both rear wheel without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that both driver's and passenger's side rear suspension outer link brackets were severely corroded, and the front control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but no further assistance was taken. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v126000 (suspension) as a possible solution to the failure for the front suspension however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,300. *ln

Filed Nov 15, 2012 · Body, Suspension · 170,000 miles · OH

2002 olds bravada (which we have owned since 9/2004) was being driven by my teenage son (with 3 other kids in the vehicle), as he left a stop sign, the frame of the vehicle broke loose from the body, separating the control arms from the frame and dropping the rear of the vehicle. He was traveling approximately 20mph at the time of incident. He managed to get to the side of the road where the vehicle came to rest in a ditch, a semi-safe distance from traffic. The vehicle was towed 11/10/12am to a nearby gm dealership. The estimated cost of repair begins at nearly $7000., which would exceed the vehicles value. The gm dealership, to which the vehicle was towed, has advised us not to repair the vehicle as it would be too extensive. To further that statement, the gm dealership has discouraged us to even obtain a full and accurate quote as this would take too much time for a vehicle that should never see the road again, agreeably. To quote both the tow truck driver and the general service manager of the gm dealership; "they have never seen a vehicle with an issue such as this." repeated attempts to report this to gm have failed. In efforts to minimize personal opinions from this post, I will only say this is utterly unacceptable on the part of gm, and a safety hazard to unsuspecting customers.

Filed Nov 27, 2008 · Suspension · MI

Worn out suspension-all four sway bar links worn out loose sockets frt sway bar bushing sloopy replace rt ft shocks, all fluid leaked out very bouncy replace front shock repl worn frt lower ball joints lt and rt note above parts were worn links and frt shocks were worn. There has been on going problems with the front end of this car.

Filed Apr 5, 2001 · Electrical · TX

Computer command control module is a system that tracks emergency vehicle, and control arm of suspension. Dealership is aware of problem.