Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 040603002 | 02/01/2004 | 10012703 | Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| 01225 | 01/01/2004 | 01225A | 10007717 | Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj | 07/08/2004 |
| 990602012D | 04/01/2002 | 990602012C | 634218 | Subject regarding rust in cooling system, heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats (flush cooling system). nlm | 09/28/2002 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 040604015 | 03/01/2004 | 10008673 | Check engine light on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0410 set. *tt | 08/13/2004 | |
| 02068 | 01/01/2004 | 10007765 | No start with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1626 or p1631. also includes 1998-2004 chevrolet, gmc full size trucks/ utilities/ vans. *tt | 07/09/2004 | |
| 030601024 | 08/01/2003 | 10004371 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030601024A | 03/01/2004 | 030601024B | 10004301 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 000604003B | 02/01/2003 | 000604003A | 10001298 | Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (ses) light. various models including the 1995 chevrolet and gmc s/t models. *tt | 04/28/2003 |
| 99063A | 11/22/1999 | 99063 | 6089187 | A condition with a mismachined engine crankshaft - inspect engine / replace if required. *tt | 01/14/2000 |
| 99063 | 10/01/1999 | 6088999 | Information regarding mismachined engine crankshaft on trucks equipped with 4.3l v6 engines. *tt | 01/12/2000 | |
| 99063A | 11/01/1999 | 99063 | 6089007 | Subject regarding mismachined engine crankshaft - inspect engine / replace engine, if required. *tt | 01/12/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 000601023A | 12/01/2001 | 000601023 | 628938 | Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine. *tt | 03/25/2002 |
| 000604003A | 12/01/2001 | 000604003 | 628905 | Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight. *tt | 03/22/2002 |
| 000604014 | 04/01/2000 | 6091427 | Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding or unusual noises during crank, diagnostic trouble code p0338. *tt | 10/11/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 020605002 | 05/01/2002 | 634729 | Some customers may comment on an exhaust boom / groan noise in the passenger compartment. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 010605006 | 11/01/2001 | 628393 | Subject regarding exhaust system rumble / rattle noise. *jg | 03/08/2002 | |
| 311001 | 10/31/2001 | 628070 | Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 rpm. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 12/25/2005 | 130000 | 50 | 09/02/2002 |
| Purchased 96 grand am in 98 found it to be wrecked after i traded in 02 for old's bravada with mileage roll back at bad dealership multiple problems several wrecks due to manufactures defect let go back to gmac financing because bad dealers could finance bad deals through them. please contact me asap!!!!! *jb | |||
| 12/20/2000 | 5 | 01/01/2000 | |
| None | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 71200 | 1 | |
| 2000 bravada is leaking oil. *mr the oil was leaking from the front of the engine each time the oil and filter was replaced. the problem was diagnosed as the oil cooler hose (p/n 15194578 pipe and 15194579 hose) leaking. *sc *jb | |||
| 12/27/2003 | 83700 | 5 | 12/18/1999 |
| I have noticed in 2003 that on trips of 2 hours or more that our bravada will stall and i'll pull over for 5-10 minutes letting it rest and then will start it back up and then another 1/2 hour down the road it will stall again. most noticeably this happened to me on december 27, 2003 during a road trip back from virginia to georgia where the vehicle stalled 5 times. this was very frustrating and takes away my confidence to take this vehicle on long trips. *la | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 26000 | 1 | 08/19/2002 |
| While driving at any speed, the vehicle lost power. *ak the vehicle also lost power when turning corners and then started again. *scc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/27/2000 | 06/16/2000 | ||
| Vehicle cranks but will not start and hesistates on acceleration, this has been a continuing problem since july of 2000, ran drivability and emissions test, found history code b2980, replaced passlock sensor and reporgrammed vehicle, repaired bent pcv valve hose(9/14/00), found tsb 00-06-01-014, crankshaft sensor replaced according to tsb(11/21/00). *cj | |||
| 01/12/2000 | 2 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Consumer is concerned about possible vehicle fire due to the oil leak. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/26/2008 | 85000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile bravada. the contact heard a loud noise coming from the muffler. when the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, he was informed that the transmission mount cross member of the frame was rotted and ready to break loose. the current and failure mileages were 85,000. updated 09/23/08 *bf the consumer also stated there was a gasket leak in the exhaust. updated 09/25/08. *jb | |||
| 11/27/2000 | 06/16/2000 | ||
| Vehicle cranks but will not start and hesistates on acceleration, this has been a continuing problem since july of 2000, ran drivability and emissions test, found history code b2980, replaced passlock sensor and reporgrammed vehicle, repaired bent pcv valve hose(9/14/00), found tsb 00-06-01-014, crankshaft sensor replaced according to tsb(11/21/00). *cj | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 12/02/2003 | 64000 | 1 | 11/01/2000 |
| I have had many mechanical problems with my vehicle since the day i purchased it (new!). i have had several occasions where the oxygen snesor was bad, i currently have a problem with the dome override switch. if i have it activated, pushed in, it will cause my lights to stay on and also causes my personal alarm (like the one on my remote keyless entry) to go off quite often. when the dome override is disengaged, all seems fine. the most recent issue that i have is with the heating system. this one's a winner, especially because this is winter and snow and freezing temperature season, here in the northeast. i have little or no heat. i drive an average of 110 miles per day. we have flushed the system, replaced the thermostat and i am lucky to have heated seats, because i'd probably have hypothermia by the time i got to work if i didn't. i have owned three other olds bravadas and i have stood by them, happy with everything the vehicle had to offer. after this one is paid off, i strongly doubt that i will even look at purchasing a gm vehicle again! *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 08/03/2004 | 93184 | 1 | 11/11/2000 |
| The catalytic converter element is broken inside causing rattling. car has been on road four years in november 2004. general motors and dealer stated there is no defect, this is normal. cost of repairs estimated between $750 and $1,000. believe this is not normal and is a manufacture defect. previous owned gm cars owned have in excess of 150,000 with original exhaust components. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 11/27/2000 | 06/16/2000 | ||
| Vehicle cranks but will not start and hesistates on acceleration, this has been a continuing problem since july of 2000, ran drivability and emissions test, found history code b2980, replaced passlock sensor and reporgrammed vehicle, repaired bent pcv valve hose(9/14/00), found tsb 00-06-01-014, crankshaft sensor replaced according to tsb(11/21/00). *cj | |||