At 60k miles had to replace transmission and motor (with 2003 chevy blazer). Mirrors don't recall and move when unlocking car. Passenger seat belt gets tight after braking and has to be undone, recoiled, and put back on. Backup lights blow every year. The awd was fixed twice by dealer and messed up again so we had it removed. The air suspension blew & was replaced with springs. Terrible racket in the rear end. Driver heated seat quit working 2 years ago. This year, transmission has quit working (while driving) and I am over this car!
2002 Oldsmobile Bravada visibility problems
30 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 18,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 18,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior9
- Rearview mirrors/devices7
- Windshield wiper/washer6
- Power window devices and controls3
- Windshield1
- Rear window wiper/washer1
At what mileage
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Oldsmobile Bravada visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module.
- Risk
- Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will cover the windshield wiper module vent hole with a patch. Also, the wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected to signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and be replaced as required. The recall began july 6, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537; or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 04V046000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Windshield wiper failure
On september 17, 2003, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe03-042) to investigate alleged windshield wiper failure in certain model year (my) 2002 and 2003 chevrolet trailblazer and trailblazer ext, gmc envoy and envoy xl, and oldsmobile bravada vehicles.the investigation was upgraded to an engineering analysis on january 6, 2004, and the scope was expanded to include certain my 2003 isuzu ascender vehicles.all subject vehicles are built on general motors? Gmt360 and gmt370 platforms and were originally equipped with a windshield wiper assembly referred to as the family design module (p/n 15171306 base, p/n 15171307 for vehicles equipped with rainsense automatic moisture sensitive wipers).water enters the windshield wiper module causing the electrical components on the control circuit board to corrode and short out, thus rendering the wiper motor/module inoperative.in november 2002, gm introduced into vehicle production a redesigned windshield wiper assembly referred to as the ?global? Design module (p/n 15094704 base, p/n 15094705 for vehicles equipped with rainsense) to better control water intrusion.odi has received a total of 1,179 non-duplicative owner and field reports alleging windshield wiper failure on vehicles originally equipped with the ?family? Design module.by letter dated february 2, 2004, gm has notified odi that it will conduct a safety recall (the federal safety agency recall no. 04v‑046).accordingly, this investigation is closed.
EA04002
Windshield wiper failure
The subject vehicles (chevrolet trailblazer (ext), gmc envoy (xl), and oldsmobile bravada) are built on the gmt360 and gmt370 platforms and were originally equipped with a windshield wiper assembly referred to as the ?family? Design module (p/n 15171306 base, p/n 15171307 for vehicles equipped with rainsense automatic moisture sensitive wipers).the windshield wiper assembly is located inside the plenum at the base of the windshield and is mounted on an incline approximately equal to the rake of the windshield.gm reports that vehicles are subject to a quality assurance water test at the assembly plant.the test exposes the vehicles to an amount of water that exceeds the plenum?s capability to divert water away from the wiper module, allowing water to rise to a level that exceeds the height of the windshield wiper motor cover vent hole.water enters through the vent hole then flows down to the bottom of the module and pools causing the electrical components on the control circuit board to corrode and short out, thus rendering the wiper motor/module inoperative.on november 2, 2002 gm introduced into vehicle production a redesigned windshield wiper assembly referred to as the ?global? Design module (p/n 15094704 base, p/n 15094705 for vehicles equipped with rainsense) that uses a polytetrafluoroethylene membrane covered vent hole to control water intrusion.there are a total of 1,172 non-duplicative owner and field reports alleging windshield wiper failure, two vehicle crashes allegedly caused by windshield wiper failure, and 43,219 warranty claims for windshield wiper assembly or wiper control module replacement on vehicles originally equipped with the ?family? Design module.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea04-002) to further study the scope and safety consequences of this issue.
PE03042
What 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On the 17july 2013, at approximately 4:30pm, I was driving and windshield washers stop working. Please note , the noaa national weather service issued a severe weather flash flood warning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v046000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The contact stated that after repairs, the windshield wipers would shutter abnormally as opposed to wiping smoothly across the windshield. In addition, the wipers would also sporadically fail completely in the middle of the windshield. The vehicle was repaired at a local mechanic shop. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was 78,000. The VIN was not available.
Outside review mirrors do not stay in position when you use the remote entry or return to the programed position. When you are in vehicle and press either posistion for driver 1 or 2 they move to a different position every time.
While wipers are on delay they skip when they are on their downward path not removing all the water, impairing my visibility, when they are on constant they are fine since I bought the vehicle used in 2004.
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.
Whenever the windshield wipers are on delay - they drag across the windshield. So far, I have cleaned the windshield thoroughly with alcohol, window cleaner, and vinegar, as well as the garage has put new wiper blades on, and supposedly replaced the wiper motor due to a recall.. All to no avail.
Dt: a 2002 oldsmobile bravada build in july 2001. The consumer contacted the manufacturer twice, and they told him both times that this vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall 04v289000 due to VIN. Afterwards he contacted the consumer reports, and they sent him a copy of complaint and a copy of the recall notice, the recall copy consumer received said that the built dates of october 2000-2001 were included; his vehicle was built in july 2001. Consumer' vehicle s was not experiencing a similar problem as mentioned in the recall. His vehicle. Also, incident date was the date the report was sent out.
The vehicle had few recalls including inoperative windshield wipers. The back wiper stopped altogether, when making turns the vehicle makes noises and the gauges on the dashboard had gone out and the tail light flickered. *ak recall campaign #04v046000. *sc the passenger seat belt was inoperative.
Both outside rear view mirrors need adjustment every time the car is put in drive.
Questions about the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada visibility
Does the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 18,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V046000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Oldsmobile Bravada have the most visibility problems?
The Oldsmobile Bravada model years with the most visibility complaints are 1998 (31 complaints), 2002 (30 complaints) and 1996 (15 complaints).
Other 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada problems
Transmission 53Engine 52Electrical 47Suspension 21Body 15Seat belts 15Steering 14Brakes 13Airbags 12Seats 12Lights 11Fuel system 7Tires 6Acceleration 5Locks 2Wheels 2Driver assistance 1
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