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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada problems

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada with NHTSA between 2004 and 2022. The largest single group is the airbags. Across this model's run it ranks 9 of 11 worst.

Read the complaints What breaks Worst years for the Oldsmobile Bravada All 2004 cars

FaultScore 44/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Oldsmobile Bravada.

How this is worked out

The numbers

Complaints

Crashes reported

Fires reported

Injuries reported

82,274 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

25%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.

Complaint volume — 10: Against the median year of the Oldsmobile Bravada. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100: 100% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 43: 25% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2004 compares with every other Oldsmobile Bravada

Click any bar to open that year's report.

61 65 54 116 2 104 158 139 99 104 47 337 37 23

91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Fuel & Propulsion 4 17.4%

1 crashes, 1 fires · median 82,274 mi

Airbags 4 17.4%

4 crashes, 1 fires · median 63,000 mi

Other & Unspecified 3 13.0%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 90,000 mi

Electrical System 3 13.0%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 91,386 mi

Lights 2 8.7%

Median failure at 45,694 miles

Steering 2 8.7%

1 crashes, 1 fires · median 5,200 mi

Transmission & Drivetrain 2 8.7%

Median failure at 20,092 miles

Suspension 1 4.3%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Brakes 1 4.3%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Engine & Cooling 1 4.3%

Median failure at 91,386 miles

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 2 10.0%

1,000 – 9,999 miles 1 5.0%

10,000 – 24,999 miles 2 10.0%

25,000 – 49,999 miles 2 10.0%

75,000 – 99,999 miles 11 55.0%

100,000 – 149,999 miles 2 10.0%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Aug 2004 peak 3 Aug 2022

NHTSA investigations into the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

RQ17002 Opened 24 Apr 2017 Closed 29 Mar 2021 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Loss of Headlights

The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by Gene...

EA07009 Opened 10 Jul 2007 Closed 28 Aug 2008 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE

DURING THE COURSE OF THIS EA INVESTIGATION, ODI OBSERVED THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE COMPLAINTS (88%) AND WARRANTY CLAIMS (94%) WERE REPORTED FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE REGISTERED FOR USE IN THE SALT BELT REGION OF THE US.THIS AREA INCLUDES 20 STATES IN THE NORTHEAST, MID ATLANTIC AND THE MIDWEST REGIONS AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.CONSUMERS IN THE SALT BELT REGION REPORTED TO ODI THAT THEY COULD SMELL FUEL VAPORS IN THEIR VEHICLES WHILE DRIVING.UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THEIR VEHICLES, THEY DISCOVERED THAT FUEL VAPORS WERE COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION IS CAUSED BY CORROSI...

EA04021 Opened 3 Aug 2004 Closed 4 Nov 2004 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

BRAKE LAMP FAILURE

GM STATES THAT SOME BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULBS CAN PREMATURELY BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE/TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.ON MARCH 2, 2004, GM INITIATED A 6-YEAR/72,000 MILE SPECIAL POLICY FOR 989,487 SUBJECT VEHICLES TO INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLIES.ON APRIL 4, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE04-032) BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING BRAKE LIGHTS NOT OPERATING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.ON AUGUST 3, 2004 ODI UPGRADED PE04-032 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-021).BY LETTER DATED OCTOBER 27, 20...

Recalls on the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2019420 21 Aug 2019 5,327 units in Canada

Other

Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk: Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

Recall 2005131 2 May 2005 9,289 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

On certain vehicles, the directional/hazard signals may not operate as designed. Actuation of the turn signal or hazard lights will cause them to illuminate and remain illuminated (not flash as intended). Drivers may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition. Correction: Dealers will replace the turn signal/hazard flasher module.

Recall 2004390 29 Oct 2004 38,598 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

On certain vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. If this occurs, the bulb may flicker and eventually become inoperative. The loss of one or both of the tail lamps/stop lamps could reduce the vehicle's visibility to following drivers and fail to warn others that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped, which could lead to a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies and, if necessary, replace them.

Recall 2004088 9 Mar 2004 52,776 units in Canada

Brakes

On certain vehicles, the brake hoses are not labelled with a designation that identifies the manufacturer of the assembly as required by CMVSS 106. This non-compliance has no effect on the performance of the involved brake hose assemblies. Correction: Since this does not pose a safety risk, no corrective action is required.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

Filed 18 Aug 2022 at 90,000 miles Fayetteville, NC Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

I was in a full impact collision driverside front took all impact of another vehicles front end. NO airbags deployed in my 2004 bravada!!

NHTSA complaint #11479892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 18 Aug 2022 at 90,000 miles Fayetteville, NC Crash 2 injured

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I was in a full impact collision driverside front took all impact of another vehicles front end. NO airbags deployed in my 2004 bravada!!

NHTSA complaint #11479892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 18 Aug 2022 at 90,000 miles Fayetteville, NC Crash 2 injured

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I was in a full impact collision driverside front took all impact of another vehicles front end. NO airbags deployed in my 2004 bravada!!

NHTSA complaint #11479892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 11 Dec 2021 Eastover, NC Crash 2 injured

STEERING

Brakes system keeps malfunctioning. Service brake system.notice keeps coming on dash even after new brakes had been put on and serviced. Had to do a last mo.ent quick stop but brakes went to floor amd I hit a car head on cause brake system keeps malfunctioning and the ABS

NHTSA complaint #11443450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 11 Dec 2021 Eastover, NC Crash 2 injured

SUSPENSION

NHTSA complaint #11443450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 11 Dec 2021 Eastover, NC Crash 2 injured

SERVICE BRAKES

NHTSA complaint #11443450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

Filed 18 Aug 2022 at 90,000 miles Fayetteville, NC Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

I was in a full impact collision driverside front took all impact of another vehicles front end. NO airbags deployed in my 2004 bravada!!

NHTSA complaint #11479892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 18 Aug 2022 at 90,000 miles Fayetteville, NC Crash 2 injured

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I was in a full impact collision driverside front took all impact of another vehicles front end. NO airbags deployed in my 2004 bravada!!

NHTSA complaint #11479892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 18 Aug 2022 at 90,000 miles Fayetteville, NC Crash 2 injured

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I was in a full impact collision driverside front took all impact of another vehicles front end. NO airbags deployed in my 2004 bravada!!

NHTSA complaint #11479892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 11 Dec 2021 Eastover, NC Crash 2 injured

STEERING

NHTSA complaint #11443450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 11 Dec 2021 Eastover, NC Crash 2 injured

SUSPENSION

NHTSA complaint #11443450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 11 Dec 2021 Eastover, NC Crash 2 injured

SERVICE BRAKES

NHTSA complaint #11443450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 28 Oct 2020 at 91,386 miles Eastover, NC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

WAS DRIVING MYSELF AND 2 CHILDREN DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE HEADLIGHTS SHORTED OUT AND DIDNT COME BACK ON RIGHT AWAY I GOT TRUCK PULLED OFF THE RD. AND TURNED IT OFF GOT OUT TAPPED ON HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY TO SEE IF THERE WAS A SHORT OR A BULB ISSUE THERE WAS NOTHJNG WROMG WITH THE BULDS I GOT BACK IN TURNED KEY STILL NO HEADLIGHTS 20 MINS LATER TRIES TURNING KEY AND HEADLIGHTS SWITCH AND THEY FINALLY BEGAN WORKING THIS HAS HAPPEND 4 TIMES IN 2 WEEKS IVE ONLY OWNED VEHICLE LESS THAN 45 DAYS!!! THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS SHORTED OUT AND THE COOLING FAN SYSTEM FOR ENGINE AND A/C HAS SHORTED OUT!!!

NHTSA complaint #11366777 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 28 Oct 2020 at 91,386 miles Eastover, NC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA complaint #11366777 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 28 Oct 2020 at 91,386 miles Eastover, NC

ENGINE

NHTSA complaint #11366777 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 23 Aug 2017 at 2 miles Byron Center, MI

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THERE IS A CRACK IN MY EXHAUST MANIFOLD, IS THERE A RECALL OR A EXTENDED COVERAGE. ALSO THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT.

NHTSA complaint #11019209 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 23 Aug 2017 at 2 miles Byron Center, MI

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THERE IS A CRACK IN MY EXHAUST MANIFOLD, IS THERE A RECALL OR A EXTENDED COVERAGE. ALSO THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT.

NHTSA complaint #11019209 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 6 Dec 2015 at 82,000 miles North Highlands, CA Crash Fire 1 injured

AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL, MY WIFE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS, ONE IN APRIL 2011 SHE WAS DRIVING DOWN A SUBURB STREET TO CATCH A LIGHT ON A LEFT TURN AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN FOR THE OTHER SIDE COMING AT HER, A CAR ALREADY AT SPEED LIMIT CONTINUED AND MY WIFE STRUCK THAT CAR ON ITS LEFT SIDE WITH HER FRONT LEFT BUMPER ; AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, SHE WAS IN ANOTHER ACCIDENT ON 12/4/2015. SHE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE GOING ABOUT 70MPH WHEN A VAN DRIFTED INTO HER LANE FORCING HER OFF THE ROAD. HER CAR FISHTAILED WHEN IT HIT THE SHOULDER AND WHEN TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, IT FLIPPED OVER AND ROLLED A TIMES OFF THE FREEWAY, LANDING UPSIDE DOWN AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN THIS CASE EITHER.

NHTSA complaint #10808623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 6 Dec 2015 at 82,000 miles North Highlands, CA Crash Fire 1 injured

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

NHTSA complaint #10808623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 1 Mar 2012 at 100,000 miles Waukegan, IL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

HELLO I BOUGHT AN 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA ON 2/25/2012 THE SELLER TOLD ME THAT THE TRUCK HAD 100,000 MILES, BUT AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND WHEN A GOT HOME I CHECK THE RECORD OF THE TRUCK IN VINCARHISTORY. AS A RESULT I FOUND OUT THAT IT HAS 62,000 MILES MORE OF WHAT IT SUPPOSED TO BE AND SELLER NEVER TOLD ME ANYTHING. WHAT CAN I DO IN THIS CASE BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO HAVE ANY PROBLEMS???

NHTSA complaint #10449995 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 4 May 2011 at 89,000 miles Southfield, MI

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

GAS GAUGE , OIL PRESSURE, TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER ALL GIVE FALSE READINGS. THIS CAUSE THE INABILITY TO ACCURATELY MAINTAIN SPEED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPEED LIMITS. IT ALSO MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE FUEL LEVEL WHICH CAN LEAD TO RUNNING OUT OF GAS WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS LOOKED AT BY DEALER AND DETERMINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS DEFECTIVE. REPAIR REQUIRED CLUSTER BE SENT TO REPAIR SHOP AT A COST OF $750. I DID MOT HAVE THIS FIXED SINCE I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS KIND OF FAILURE BEING THE CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY SINCE VEHICLE SAFE OPERATION IS DEPENDENT ON IT. THE VEHICLE IS A 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SUV.

NHTSA complaint #10398884 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 2 May 2011 at 80,000 miles Olds, IA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL. THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT SHOW THE ACCURATE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE AND THE READING WOULD FLUCTUATE SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

NHTSA complaint #10398585 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 21 Jan 2010 at 105,000 miles Kissimmee, FL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 OLDS BRAVADA WITH A 4.2 LTR ENGINE. I NOTICED A LOUD TICKING NOISE. I DISCOVEREDBTHERE WAS A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ANY OF MY CARS. APPARENTLY I DO NOT STAND ALONE. I HAVE DISCOVERED COUNTLESS GM OWNERS OF THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE WITH EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I THINK GM SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THIS DEFECT. I BELIEVE IF ALL THIS IS HAPPENING IT IS POISONING OUR ATMOSPHERE WITH ALL THESE EXHAUST LEAKS BASED ON POOR CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THIS PARTICULAR PRODUCT. I THINK THE EPA SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF THIS INCIDENT.

NHTSA complaint #10301741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 27 Feb 2008 at 82,548 miles Bath, NY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. THE CONTACT NOTICED FAILURE WITH THE FUEL HOUSING WHILE PLACING FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE AT THE COST OF $799.65 BY INSTALLING A NEW FUEL PUMP AND HOUSING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,548 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

NHTSA complaint #10219274 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 21 Jul 2005 at 20,092 miles Dearborn, MI

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ISSUE WITH TRANSMISSION UPSHIFT FROM 1 TO 2 GEAR, 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AWD THE TRANSMISSION HAS ISSUES WHEN IT SHIFTS GEARS AND CAUSES MY FAMILY TO GET THROWN BACK INTO OUR SEATS CAUSING WHIPLASH. IT ALSO DRASTICALLY REDUCES THE RPM, LOSING SPEED. THIS SCARES US CONSIDERING THAT OTHER VEHICLES MIGHT REAR END MY CAR. UNFORTUNATELY THE GM DEALERSHIP HOLDS OUR VEHICLE FOR MAYBE 2 DAYS AND DRIVES IT FOR A SHORT DISTANCE. SINCE THEY CANNOT FIND THE ISSUE AS IT IS RANDOM EVEN THOUGH THIS CONDITION AS DESCRIBED IN THEIR SERVICE BULLETIN SAYS THAT IT IS RANDOM, THE VEHICLE IS RETURNED SINCE GM WILL NOT PAY THEM. THEY WANT THE CONDITION T WORSEN BEFORE THEY FIX IT, PUTTING US IS HARMS WAY. I WOULD SUSPECT THIS HAPENS WITH THE TRAILBLAZER AND GMC ENVOY AS WELL.

NHTSA complaint #10129547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 21 Jul 2005 at 20,092 miles Dearborn, MI

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

NHTSA complaint #10129547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 10 Feb 2005 at 5,200 miles Cedar Glen, CA Fire

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

WHILE DRIVING ON CA HWY 18, OUR 2004 OLDS BRAVADA SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE. A PASSING MOTORIST SHOUTED TO MY HUSBAND THAT HIS CAR WAS ON FIRE. HE PULLED OVER; THE FIRE DEPT. RESPONDED. CAR WAS TOWED TO GM DEALER; USAA INS. DETERMINED THAT IT WAS TOTALED. IT WAS TOWED TO THEIR YARD IN NO. HOLLYWOOD WHERE IT NOW IS. GM HIRED AN ENGINEER TO CHECK THE CAR. GM THEN TOLD US THAT A PHOTO TAKEN AFTER THE FIRE & TOWS SHOWED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID DIP STICK HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY SECURED & THIS CAUSED THE FIRE. THE CAR HAD ONE OIL CHANGE ABOUT 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. IN WRITING, GM SAID "AFTER CAREFUL INVESTIGATION OF YOUR CASE, NONE OF THE AVAILABLE DATA SUGGESTS THAT THE PRODUCT ALLEGATION HAS ANY MERIT..." & REFERRED US BACK TO OUR INS. CO. USAA HIRED AN ENGINEER & THEIR CONCLUSION STATES: "THE CAUSE & ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS A FAILURE OF A POWER STEERING HOSE IN THE LOWER RIGHT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FAILED HOSE SPRAYED POWER STEERING FLUID ON THE RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHERE IT WAS IGNITED BY A SPARK FROM THE SPARK PLUGS AND/OR HEAT FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER." I HAVE THE FULL REPORT WHICH ALSO STATES ""THE RIGHT UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH POWER STEERING FLUID...THE POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR WAS MELTED DOWNWARD FROM THE TOP. THE POWER STEERING HOSES IN THE LOWER RIGHT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WERE DAMAGED. POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY PATTERNS WERE FOUND BENEATH THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ALONG THE FRONT OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE FIRE IGNITED QUICKLY AFTER THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK BEGAN AS THE POWER STEERING PUMP STILL TURNED FREELY... NO OTHER FIRE CAUSES OR CONTRIBUTORS WERE FOUND...*AK

NHTSA complaint #10110279 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 24 Aug 2004 at 44,000 miles Maineville, OH Crash 4 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER' VEHICLE WAS HIT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. SIDE AND FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DEALER CAME OUT TO DO AN INVESTIGATION, AND STATED VEHICLE WAS FINE.*AK THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE OLDSMOBILE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER JULY 16.

NHTSA complaint #10089596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 24 Aug 2004 at 44,000 miles Maineville, OH Crash 4 injured

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NHTSA complaint #10089596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other Oldsmobile Bravada years

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada by part

Where owners filed from

North Carolina 9
Michigan 5
California 3
Ohio 2
New York 1
Florida 1
Illinois 1
Iowa 1

Read this carefully

A complaint is an allegation by one owner, not a proven defect. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them.

Popular cars collect more complaints simply because more of them exist, which is why the grade here only ever compares this year against the other years of the same model.

If you believe your vehicle is unsafe, stop driving it and contact your dealer or NHTSA.