1997 Oldsmobile Bravada power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1997 oldsmobile bravada. Consumer writes in regards to voltage dropping while vehicle in stopped causing headlights to dim. *ld *js”
filed Jul 25, 2018
“Transmission_ will not go into reverse and when in drive makes a wineing sound. Other - radiator- heavy rust flushed out radiator 5 times and still have rust along with rusty fluids.”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Bravada years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Bravada | 6 | 22% |
| 2002 Bravada | 53 | 22% |
| 2001 Bravada | 10 | 30% |
| 2000 Bravada | 14 | 18% |
| 1999 Bravada | 15 | 25% |
| 1998 Bravada | 9 | 9% |
| 1996 Bravada | 4 | 5% |
| 1994 Bravada | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 Bravada | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 Bravada | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 Bravada | 3 | 7% |
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.