2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,863 miles

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problem #14

Jan 082006

Bravada 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,000 miles
Windshield wipers stopped working causing a major safety issue.

- Parma, OH, USA

problem #13

Jan 312006

Bravada 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,000 miles
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 Blazer, 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.

- Parma, OH, USA

problem #12

Sep 152005

Bravada 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
The contact states the windshield wipers will not work properly. This happens intermittently. This started last winter. Oldsmobile told the contact that warranty expired. He cited a recall.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #11

Jul 182005

Bravada 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,000 miles
1998 Oldsmobile bravado, while driving in the rain windshield wipers stopped. Took tvehicle to the dealer, where consumer bought the car, and they didn't know what caused this, but it could be the module and they could replace the module at the cost, of $200. Did not have the work done because they could not duplicate the problem. This has not happened in the last 13 months and now it is starting up again. Talked to the manufacturer, and they could not help consumer. They checked to see if there was any recalls, and there were none.

- Ambler , PA, USA

problem #10

Jun 202004

Bravada 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Windshield wipers suddenly stop without warning, causing you to not be able to see during rain. I am lucky I have not had an accident already. I contacted Oldsmobile because they issued a recall for other years of Bravada having the same problem, but they refuse to issue a recall for this year model.

- Carrollton, GA, USA

problem #9

Mar 032004

Bravada

  • miles
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that motor needed to be replaced.

- Otsego, MI, USA

problem #8

Nov 202003

Bravada 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles
Windshield wipers will turn on & off at will even in heavy rain. Very dangerous to drive.

- Walnutport, PA, USA

problem #7

Jul 012002

Bravada

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently occasionally causing the driver to pull off the road during storms, there have been times when I am able to turn them on but not off!

- Fairfield, PA, USA

problem #6

Oct 152003

Bravada

  • Automatic transmission
  • 61,035 miles
Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently in inclement weather. 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.

- Laurel, DE, USA

problem #5

Sep 022003

Bravada 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles
Windshield wipers fail to operate. Has happened multiple times in the past. Sometimes have to turn car off and back on to get them to work. Extreme hazard when driving in rain. Don't ever know when it will happen. Same problem on GM S-10 (1989) where there are too many devices on the wiper stem.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #4

Jun 102003

Bravada 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,000 miles
While driving at any speed, the windshield wipers stopped working during a rainstorm.

- East Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #3

Jul 102003

Bravada

  • miles
While traveling on the highway in inclement weather and without prior warning windshield wipers will come on and off.

- Weyauwega, WI, USA

problem #2

May 182003

Bravada 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,053 miles
Wiper motor failure during inclement weather. Also, windshield defroster/defogger not working due to rust clogging the heater core also causing motor to overheat and stall in the summer.

- Rowlett, TX, USA

problem #1

May 082003

Bravada 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles
The windshield wipers failed to operate, while driving in the rain. Wiper motor failed due to a cracked weld on the motor.

- Watertown, SD, USA