Oldsmobile Bravada fuel pump problems

Filed Dec 7, 2009 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · PA

Failure/rusting of the fuel pump supply line and return line. This is part of the fuel pump assembly located in the fuel tank itself. Upon inspection after removing the tank from vehicle, the fuel pump lines were found to be rusted through. This was discovered after noticing a fuel odor, and upon further investigation, saw fuel gushing from the tank while the engine was running. Fuel was coming out at such a rate as to be a great danger to anyone around, and there was enough that if it occurred while waiting at a long traffic light or traffic jam, could have very easily resulted in a massive fire and subsequent damage, possibly deaths. The fuel tank is under the vehicle, just behind the seating areas, on the drivers side. The resulting fire may prevent the driver and drivers side rear passenger from escaping. I have kept the fuel pump and although the metal lines?tubes coming out the top of the pump were damaged in the process of removing the fuel lines that were attached, you can nevertheless see that these lines were totally rusted and are an accident waiting to happen.

Filed Feb 27, 2008 · Fuel system · 82,548 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile bravada. The contact noticed failure with the fuel housing while placing fuel in the vehicle. The dealer repaired the failure at the cost of $799.65 by installing a new fuel pump and housing. The failure mileage was 82,548 and current mileage was 85,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2007 · Fuel system · 82,365 miles · NY

Fuel pump failure and gas leak.

Filed Jul 25, 2007 · Fuel system · 156,000 miles · IA · fire

Was driving on the highway when the check engine light on my 1997 oldsmobile bravada began flashing then there was an explosion at the rear of the vehicle. We pulled over and I pulled my children from the vehicle. The entire underside of the vehicle was on fire and flames were coming out of the gas cap. My husband used two full fire extinguishers on the fire and was unable to put it out. Following the attempt to extinguish the flames there were two more explosions. The sheriffs and fire departments came and put it out. Each filed reports on the incident. It is believed that the fuel pump (located inside the gas tank) shorted out causing a spark that ignited the gas tank. The vehicle was a total loss.

Filed May 18, 2007 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that the water pump seems to be failing. The repair was covered twice under warranty. During springtime, the vehicle would overheat and the contact would smell antifreeze. The fuel pump failed last year and the dealer stated that it is only under warranty for 12,000 miles. Other mechanics stated that a water pump should last almost the lifetime of the vehicle. The contact stated that this failure has occurred three times. She has not contacted the manufacturer. The vehicle does not qualify for her state's lemon law, however she will call for verification. The VIN, engine size, and # of cylinders were unknown. The current mileage is 103,000 and failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 71,000 miles · OH

Transmission problems, windshield wipers not working, headlights not working, awd problems, cooling system problems, fuel pump, control arm & ball joint problems are just some of the major safety issues on 96-99 gm blazers, bravada's, & jimmys. These problems should really be looked into and recalled. Most problems starting right after warranty expired. Can't believe gm is getting away with this. Transmission went bad at 71000 miles and dealer says that they know there was a defect with the transmissions also problem (code 1870) but they will not cover the repair.

Filed Apr 9, 2004 · Brakes, Fuel system · IL

Fuel pump/ after driving up a hill I went to merge into a lane, my car stalled losing all power as a car nearly re -ended us I quickly started it again to immediatedly stall again. Tow truck came and it sits at the house until I get some answers. I also don't understand about the egr valve recall I had replaced 4 times but it is not listed on the recall list (aka) silent recall. How many more are missing?

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MN

Fuel pump - vehicle presented as a failed fuel pump. Hursh replaced, $700+. When we got home, vehicle would not start. Another gm dealer closer to home looked at problem, determined that the reason it wouldn't start was a wiring harness. Hursh wouldn't honor their warranty at that point, so I took the vehicle to my regular mechanic. Repaired harness for $140. They also tested the "replaced" part and determined that there is nothing wrong with it. In that ase certified mechanic's professional opinion, hursh never bothered to test the fuel pump to determine if it was defective. They just got lucky when they put the wiring harness together and it worked when they gave it back to me. When I drove it home, it failed again. - I want my $700+ bill for their repair refunded. I also want gm to address a poor design of a fuel pump placement (that I believe they still use) that requires $400 of labor to drop the fuel tank to access. There's no reason this part couldn't be designed to have access from the side of the tank rather than the top. Built in complexity to steal money from the consumer.

Filed Jul 10, 2002 · Body, Electrical · OH

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

Filed Apr 29, 2002 · Engine · NY

While driving, vehicle would stall, dealer replaced the fuel filter, coil and module, fuel pump, crank sensor and ignition switch, however problem continued, consumer has since traded vehicle in for a 2002 bravada.