2000 oldsmobile bravada when engine was turned off all electrical features in car died, including power door looks. The manual release mechanism forthe doors were also inoperative. They appeared to be held down by the door lock power circuit. This trapped the driver inside. Police were called and they were unable to open the doors and confirmed that the driver was unable to use the manual release mechanism since it was also inoperative. They finally broke a window to release the driver. Car was towed and it was discovered that the battery was dead. The battery was replaced and a full electrical check of the system was performed and the problem could not be reproduced. No reason was provided for the failure. The old battery is still accessible but I believe that the problem is somewhere in the computer circuits that kept the locks in the lock position until the batery failed.
Oldsmobile Bravada door locks problems
10 of the 962 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile Bravada describe doors won't lock, open or latch, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 1997
By model year
- 20021
- 20002
- 19976
- 19931
Often reported together
Wipers 2Headlights 2Check engine light 2Fuel pump 1Fire or smoke 1Grinding brakes 1
What owners say
Faulty driver's side seat belt.*mr the consumer received recall 03v-117000 related to a faulty driver's side seat belt. The dealer was contacted and an appointment was scheduled but the part was not available. The consumer returned at a later date to have it done. The vehicle was working fine when it was dropped off. When departing the facility after repair, the drivers side front seat would not move forward or backwards. The driver's door locks would not open or lock automatically. The interior lights flickered on and off. The service rep was contacted and requested that the vehicle be returned to the dealer. Upon inspection the technician indicated that the malfunctions were not the dealers problem and that they would be billed for any repairs made.
The vehicle has faulty mirror would not hold setting, and was reprogrammed. The brakes squeak when backing. The engine light would come on intermittent. The back tailgate door and the back passenger squeaks. The radio goes out, the door locks and unlocks at will, the seat has malfunctioned, and cannot lock the passenger doors from the master control on the drivers door. Scc
Interior lights sometimes stay on wont shut off, digital compass, tempature screen wont keep memory--broken fuel pump, leaked gas---driver door will not shut, frame around door latch to crack & break---rear wiper does not move---factory deck sometimes does not work---cd player wont work at all---service engine light stays on---key gets stuck in ignition--automatic door lock does not work---loud knocking sound when turning
4 batteries have been replaced during the first 25000 miles, dealer has had to reload data that is missing, vehicle sometimes loses power to a number of systems, headlights inoperative, electronic compass malfunctions, the radio operates erratically, the dome lights dont turn off, the vehicle security system activates for no reason, the power door locks will not open electrically, the computer codes have been checked, parts have been replaced but the problem exists. Nlm
Wiring was pinched against floorboards and drivers seat mounting frame, we had repaired at our own expense, 7 hours of labor @ $55.00/hour - price for the part -$5.53. Problems associated w/ it, driver seat adjust inoperable, interior lights flash, door locks lock/unlock by themselves. Is it a defective or incorrectly installed wiring? How is the owner responsible for wires getting crimped when adjusting the seat? We did not install the wiring, the manufacturer did. It was not abused. We do not feel responsible for wiring installed by the manufacturer getting crimped in between the floor board and drive seat when we adjust it.
Consumer stated, because of electrical malfunctions, windshield wipers stopped, automatic door stopped for a short time, lights often flicker, lumber drivers seat blew, a fuse that controls door locks, rear hatch and seat safety adjustments, were all inoperative.
The interior lights blink on an off while driving. At the same time this happens, the door locks do not work and the automatic seat button does not work. This happens sporadically, then it stops. A week goes by and it happens again. Last week, while driving at night, the headlights were blinking on and off. The dealer cannot find a specific problem unless it is happening when it is at the shop. Every time I get near the shop it does not do it.
Power door/ locks lock and unlock involuntarily. Gmc expects consumer to pay to inspect problem.*ak the door locks lock and unlock while driving as well as while stopped.
Owner experienced electrical problems with the door locks opening and closing by themselves, and at a later date the vehicle caught fire. Tt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Oldsmobile Bravada door locks
Which Oldsmobile Bravada years have doors won't lock, open or latch problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1997 (6 complaints), 2000 (2 complaints) and 1993 (1 complaints).
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