Oldsmobile Bravada pulling problems

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Body, Electrical · NY

Product recall involving 2003 oldsmobile bravada. *mr the front leather seat was worn to the point that it was cracked, the windshield wipers stopped, the alignment of the wheels were off, there was a broken hinge which was repaired many times and was previously broken, the check engine light had come on, the vehicle pulled to the left when it was driven in reverse and the transmission or the steering made a loud grinding noise. *sc the consumer no longer owns the vehicle.

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Electrical, Tires · 46,000 miles · CT

While I was driving my 1999 oldsmobile bravada felt like a tire had gone flat.. After noticing the problem I went to pull over and the entire SUV pulled to the right almost hitting a parked boat. When I exited the vehicle I noticed the passangers side tire was sideways.. Half underneath the truck. I checked with the dealership who I bought the truck from and there not willing to help for free as I dont have a warranty.. Even though this is the second problem ive had with the vehicle since I bought it 8 months prior. I checked with a mechanic and they said the axle was broken and the bearings and ball joints could be busted. Lucky for me I wasn't on the highway where I had been 20 minuites prior and heading back to.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Visibility · 61,035 miles · DE

Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently in inclement weather. *ak the check engine light illuminates and when it does the transmission doesn't shift. The front of the vehicle bounces and pulls to one side. Wipers would fail while driving, but by the time the consumer got home and tried them again, they worked.

Filed Jan 19, 2003 · PA

1997 oldsmobile bravada list of repairs and complaints since purchase in 2000 purchased used from local dealer with 30,000 miles. 1)35,120 miles,complained of shimmy in front steering. Service performed,balance tires,drain and refill transfer case. 2)33196 miles, AC not blowing cold air,service tedt system,found leak on back of compresor, replace compressor. 3)35338 milesses light on, scanned for codes, bank 1 sensor 2 oxygen sensor, replace bank 1 sensor 2. 4) 35,338 miles,check AC, test for leaks,leaking out seal back of compressor,replace AC compressor second time.replace orfice tube. 5)engine running rough, service scan for codes, pull and clean egr valve. 6)39,434 miles, fuel system work, fuel gage erratic, fuel sender bad, replaced 7)39,434 miles, door hinge loose,missing retainer clip, installed retainer clip. 8)45,361 mmiles check AC, compressor kicks off and on rapidly, AC system is low needed charge. 9)45,361 miles, service cooling system (dexcool) changed coolant. 10)45,361 miles, brake squeel, replaced front rotors and shoes. 11)47,577 miles,electrical engine work,engine stopped,alternator test good, replaced battery. 12)47,577 miles, check charging system,charging light on, test the system, alternator failed load test, replaced alternator. Note service above ! 13)48,222 miles check front end wander, replaced both lower ball joints,left rear axle seal leaking, replace seal.oil leak, replaced oil cooler lines. 14)48,222 miles, check front end wander, replace idler arm 15)49,322 miles service cooling system , no heat, flushed cooling system flush heater core, replaced coolant again. (dexcool) 16)57,010 miles had vehicle inspected, lower baalljoints worn again 1 year later after dealer replaced.

Filed Oct 31, 2002 · Visibility · OH

Side mirrors wander, position is never constant. Dt

Filed Jul 22, 2002 · Acceleration, Suspension · NY

When turning a corner or in reverse vehicle vibrates/ makes loud noises, and pulls to the right.also, vehicle hesitates upon acceleration. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Visibility · TX

Mirrors constantly lose memory position and tend to wander upon remote unlock. If not immediately noticed, can cause view problems later during the drive and possibly result in an accident.

Filed Mar 7, 2001 · Suspension · OH

The vehicle described pulls to the left or right depending on the lay of the road. It will not go straight at any time without applying correction with the steering wheel. I researched the "customer complaints" for the 1998 gm series (olds bravada, gmc jimmy, chev blazer). The customer complaints are staggering. The trend on this safety issue is profound. Gm has a problem and so do the consumers. Have you picked up on this trend? Are there studies? Gm had a recall to re-torgue a steering linkage bolt. That's not the problem overall. It extends into newer models too. I think we need help before we have another firestone/ford explorer like problem. Please investigate. Please advise on results. Thanks for helping because it is evident that gm is aware of the problem and has not fixed it. There are lots of failures, lots of crashes, lots of injuries, and I'm sure some loss of life. And I'm only seeing what has been reported to you. I would bet it is a very big problem. Thanks again. Don sellars.

Filed Dec 11, 2000 · Engine, Suspension · NM

There has been an continuing problem with vehicle pulling to the right, vehicle realigned three times, 6/29/00, 7/14/00 & 8/8/00, problem first detected at 916 miles.

Filed Oct 20, 2000 · Acceleration, Electrical · MO

While driving with the cruise control on, vehicle suddenly accelerates and pulls to the right. Vehicle has experienced electrical problems (consumer did not state specific problems). 4-wheel drive illuminated.