1997 Oldsmobile Bravada engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Temp gauge showed that enging was overheating. Followed procedures in owner's manual for overheating. Continued to overheat when driving longer distances. Took it to dealer who flushed out radiator/cooling system twice. 3rd time informed that coolant had turned to brown slush and entire radiator…”
filed Jun 22, 2005
“Ac compressor replaced twice. Flush cooling system (dexcool). Idler arm replaced 48222. Lower ball joints.48222 recalled left rear axle leak.48222 oil cooler lines replaced,48222. Charging system failer replaced alternater 47577 replaced battery 47577 frnt brakes and rotors 45631 fuel sender…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Bravada years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Bravada | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 Bravada | 46 | 19% |
| 2001 Bravada | 6 | 18% |
| 2000 Bravada | 10 | 13% |
| 1999 Bravada | 10 | 17% |
| 1998 Bravada | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 Bravada | 10 | 13% |
| 1994 Bravada | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 Bravada | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 Bravada | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 Bravada | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.