While driving I would hear like a motor running sound that would last approx 5/10 sec. And during this time the brake pedal would rise and get hard and I would have to apply lots of pressure in order for vehicle to stop which does so with grind. I replaced both rotors,calipers,brake pads,mastercylinder and brake booster.ABS light would come on when hit bump and go off after awhile .finally I removed fuse from ABS and problem ceased.in processes of diognosing problem.discovered suspension in front falling apart replaced inner/outer tierods,pitman arm,both upper/lower ball joints,passenger upper control arm and wheel hub.rear windsheild wiper no longer works and windshield wiper freezes during rain which has caused wiper motor to be replaced.driver side door hinges replaced numerous times causing door not to shut properly and doesnt sit level,fuel gauge doesnt read properly when full it reads 1/2 tank and when reads empty its unknown how much gas is really in tank have to rely on miles counter and carry extra gallon of gas.
Oldsmobile Bravada fuel gauge problems
16 of the 962 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile Bravada describe wrong fuel gauge reading, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 16
- worst model year
- 1997
- typical mileage
- 71,000
By model year
- 20042
- 20023
- 20011
- 20002
- 19981
- 19977
Often reported together
What owners say
Gas gauge , oil pressure, tachometer and speedometer all give false readings. This cause the inability to accurately maintain speed in accordance with speed limits. It also makes it impossible to determine fuel level which can lead to running out of gas while driving. Vehicle was looked at by dealer and determine instrument cluster is defective. Repair required cluster be sent to repair shop at a cost of $750. I did mot have this fixed since I have never heard of this kind of failure being the customers responsibility since vehicle safe operation is dependent on it. The vehicle is a 2004 oldsmobile bravada SUV.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile bravada. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle ran out of fuel. The fuel gauge displayed that the fuel tank was full. The contact stated that the fuel gauge did not show the accurate amount of fuel in the vehicle and the reading would fluctuate sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl*. The contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that the fuel gauges on the instrument control panel displays inaccurate readings of the amount of fuel inside of the fuel tank. As a consequence his risk for vehicle crash increases should the vehicle unexpectedly stall because of depleted fuel levels.the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 48,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. Five days after purchasing the vehicle, the contact experienced failures with the instrument panel gauges. He stated that the fuel gauge did not properly display the amount of fuel in the tank, causing the vehicle to frequently run out of gas. The speedometer and odometer were also failing, which made it impossible to determine the vehicle's speed and mileage. He took his vehicle to the dealer and they informed him that the recall on his vehicle expired. The manufacturer stated that the recall would not cover his vehicle because the warranty expired when the mileage exceeded 100,000 miles. The speed and mileages could not be determined due to the gauge failures.
I am the owner of a 2001 olds bravada and recently my complete transmission has failed. Last year I took my vehicle to the olds dealer complaining of straining to change gears. They told me that it was not my transmission, but a part of the emmission and they were fixing the problem because I had purchased the gmpp (good thing I did). A year later, the same problem occured and I took my vehicle back to the olds dealer and because it had been "a few days" past the warranty expiration date, they said that they couldn't do anything. So, I had to take my vehicle to an outside dealer who had to replace my entire transmission for $1700! Now, my oxygen sensor has gone out and my gas gauge doesn't work. Since, I am still recovering from the $1700 to replace my transmission, I am unable to get these to necessities fixed right away. I am highly disappointed in oldsmobile and I will never purchase another oldsmobile and I will tell everyone I know not to purchase an oldsmobile!
There was a malfunctioning fuel gauge. The tank module and fuel tank cracked. Replacement of defective parts. *bf the consumer requested reimbursement.
Fuel gauge is defective. Fuel gauge will show that there is a full tank when there is actually a half a tank. Dealer will not admit that there is a problem. The manufacturer will be informed.*ak on one occasion the gauge indicated there was a half a tank but the vehicle was out of gas and shut off. *ts
Fuel gauge does not register properly, shows 1/2 tank when empty, miles to empty readout wrong, fuel sender went bad at 58000 miles.
While driving at night and without warning instrument cluster panel lights went dark, unable to read mileage, fuel level, etc.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, a fuel filter fitting can become disconnected. If this were to occur while attempting to start the engine, a no-start condition would result and fuel would be pumped out the fuel filter onto the ground.
- Risk
- If the fitting becomes disconnected while the vehicle is in motion, the engine would stop due to inadequate fuel supply and cause a loss of power steering assist. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage from a disconnected fuel filter fitting could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel filter quick connect retainers. Owner notification began september 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020. Gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 02V121000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles. During development testing, the prop shaft contacted the inboard side of the fuel tank allowing fuel leakage. This leakage was in excess of the amount permitted by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Risk
- If an ignition source is present, and there is a fuel leak, a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install additional shielding of the fuel tank. This will be added without removing or disassembling the fuel system.
Recall number 96V234000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.
- Risk
- In the event of rollover accident, an out of postionseal could allow fuel spillage in excess of the amount prescribed by fmvss 301.spilled fuel could ignite near an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Replace sender seals.
Recall number 91V108000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 1997 (7 complaints), 2002 (3 complaints) and 2000 (2 complaints).
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