While driving heard a loud noise, felt like transmission had fallen from underneath vehicle.when turning or parking steering wheel will lock up.dashboard went dark, vehicle cut off. Contacted dealer.they replaced 5 times transfer case.
2002 Oldsmobile Bravada transmission complaints
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The vehicle operates like it is in 4 wheel drive mode at all times. Nlm
This is an awd vehicle which is slipping into awd when it is not needed (dry pavement) and then stays that way. It is necessary to take it to the dealer for service as they have advised that gm is aware of the problem but hasn't found a permanent solution to it. My concerns are: decreased steering control when turning a sharp corner on dry pavement because vehicle is in awd, the decreaed gas mileage by driving around in awd and the potential for damage or early replacement required for the tires which will be worn prematurely. Since gm is discontinuing all oldsmobiles, my concern is also that they will just continue to have the dealer reset whatever to get the vehicle back into 2wd whenever it happens, instead of fixing the problem.
After driving the vehicle for 4 months a shudder developed when making sharp turns. The dealer replaced the transfer case fluid 3 times per technical bulletin. The shudder has decreased but now on sharp turns in reverse the vehicle balks and considerable power must be applied to move it. The dealer and gm state this is normal. This is a dangerous situation.
When making a turn, the vehicle makes a loud noise, vibrates, and slows down like it is going to stop. Dealer contacted. Cannot remedy problem. *ak refer to the federal safety agency id 01v126000 (suspension related) not reading the encoder, electrical failure-which has been reprogrammed twice and has been temporarily fixed.
Tires are wearing uneven, cannot be balanced. Tires were replaced, shocks and struts replaced twice. Cv joint was replaced as well. Dealer is unable to remedy the problem.*jb oil leaking from front shock, shock was replaced. Banging noise on drivers side front when going over bumps. Strut was leaking and was replaced. Brakes failed while driving resulting in a rear end collison. Brake pdal feels mushy. Passenger side fog light out. Blown fog lamp bulb replaced. Replaced failed passenger front turn signal bulb. Driver and passenger power mirror will not move left or right. Mirror switch replaced. Front bumper cover is loose and rattles. Grinding, clunking and whining when going over bumps or making turns. Steering shaft replaced. Transmission leaking. Replaced rear main seal, removed 02 sensor and converter due to damage. Surging problem with the engine. Dealer could not duplicate.
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.
Memory mirrors do not return to their position after coming from reverse. Consumer must adjust mirrors, while driving, to get the back to the proper position. Passenger side seat belt locks while braking. Consumer must unfasten the seat belt - while moving - recoil and then fasten seatbelt to release pressure. Transmission downshifts 15-30 seconds after coming to a complete stop in cold weather. Downshifts are hard (feeling like vehicle has been hit from behind) and long (time between gears).
While driving about 20 MPH on a snowy road, consumer felt that 4-wheel drive was not working, had taken vehicle to dealer and they found out that wheel cable had been disconected from computer, and vehicle was repaired.*ak
After startup, fan noise was very loud and remained loud while driving. Got louder when accelerating and transmission seemed sluggish. Dealer replaced fan but problem reoccurred.
Very poor traction and control of vehicle in snow,with loss of control on up-hill drive .dealer and olds ammitted possible fault with factory tires, although since tires not defective ,would not replace with a tire more suitable tire for a SUV. The primary reason for purchase of this vehicle was the manufactures claim of it's "smart-trac" all wheel drive system, and the dealers assurance of good performance in poor weather/road conditions. Oldsmoble will not offer any futher assistance in this matter, although we fear using our new (and expensive ) all wheel drive SUV in the next snowstorm.
Engine has quit twice while driving at 45 and 65 MPH. Pcm has been changed 2 times.
When accelerating there is a loud whine up to 3rd gear. Also, while driving 55 MPH vehicle shifted into 1st gear. Dealer had no explanation nor remedy to offer.
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