1998 Oldsmobile Bravada electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle has a complete loss of power while driving. It happens numerous times without warning while driving to work 3rd shift 55-60 mph on a country road... Vehicle would suddenly shut down. With no lights, power steering, ect... I would have to try and pull over in the pitch black of night. After…”
filed Oct 1, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that while driving at 45-55 mph, the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. The vehicle was taken toa dealer, who replaced the alternator. The repair failed to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the…”
filed Jul 17, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Bravada years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Bravada | 7 | 26% |
| 2002 Bravada | 47 | 20% |
| 2001 Bravada | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 Bravada | 16 | 21% |
| 1999 Bravada | 6 | 10% |
| 1997 Bravada | 18 | 17% |
| 1996 Bravada | 8 | 10% |
| 1994 Bravada | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 Bravada | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 Bravada | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 Bravada | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.