Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| SB-10-02-33-001 | 06/01/2010 | 10036545 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit. do not replace entire steering gear for pitman seal leak. technicians have been replacing entire steering gears due to not being able to | 03/28/2011 | |
| 3928 | 3928A | 10020914 | Bind or shudder on turns. *kb | 01/29/2007 | |
| 050235006 | 08/01/2005 | 10017371 | Hiss/rush noise from steering (strg) column area. *tt | 11/04/2005 | |
| 040232001 | 08/01/2007 | 040232001C | 10012694 | Release of steering gear stub shaft bearing kit for service. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb updated 10/09/07. *nj | 03/10/2005 |
| 3280 | 10011760 | Steering noise when turning. this service bulletin supplements 040232007. *eh | 01/31/2005 | ||
| 3274 | 10011719 | Installation of a power steering hose to a new steering gear. *eh | 01/31/2005 | ||
| 030235006 | 12/01/2004 | 10005165 | Revised steering wheel replacement procedure. *tt | 02/10/2004 | |
| 020235006A | 03/01/2003 | 020235006 | 10001270 | Squeak, rub / scrub type noise in steering column. *tt | 04/25/2003 |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 020535006 | 10/01/2002 | 10000175 | Squeak noise in steering column. *tt | 02/14/2003 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||||
| SB-10-02-33-001 | 06/01/2010 | 10036545 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit. do not replace entire steering gear for pitman seal leak. technicians have been replacing entire steering gears due to not being able to | 03/28/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 010232005 | 06/01/2001 | 624896 | Information on whine noise from power steering system during vehicle start up. *jb | 11/15/2001 | |
| 010232005 | 06/01/2001 | 623293 | Subject regarding whine noise from power steering system during vehicle start-up at low ambient temperatures. *tt | 10/26/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE02036 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/18/2002 | 10/03/2002 | PINCHER/CHAFED WIRING | ||
| Allege that the steering column harness may become pinched, chafed, or cut and result in loss of function of certain safety devices. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 01/04/2012 | 134000 | ||
| Power steering went out... | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 97000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. the contact was driving 20 mph and attempting a left turn when the steering wheel locked abnormally, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crash through a fence. the contact was not injured and immediately after the crash, the steering wheel unlocked. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the failure and the manufacturer informed the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer but the dealer was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. the failure mileage was 97,000. | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 97000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. the contact stated while driving 20 mph making a left turn the steering wheel locked causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crashing through a fence. the contact was not injured during the crash. after the crash the steering wheel unlocked. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the steering system and the manufacturer and the manufacturer informed the contact there are no recalls for this vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer could no identify the problem with the steering system. the failure mileage was 97,000. jo | |||
| 10/19/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 03/01/2002 |
| While driving,the steering wheel started rocking back and forth without warning. the driver applied the brakes,the pedal went to the floor. the driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and skidded into a concrete barrier head on. both frontal air bags did not deploy. the driver and passenger sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. the vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. please fill in additional information. *jb vehicle did not skid but was taken quickly and sharply to the left into the median and impacted a curb like barrier damaging vehicle. however vehicle was not totaled. thought to have experienced a blow out but not confirmed. problems with steering was also evident. *tt | |||
| 03/07/2004 | 2 | 03/05/2004 | |
| When making a sharp turn to the right or left the bravada when act as if you are using the brake when you turn sharp into a parking spot cause the truck to stop. i think that it is putting too much pressure on the cv shaft that may cause damage soon. *ak once when the truck was running in park it act as if it was going to stall for a sec. i had just parked and left it running, and walked to other side when it happen on april 9 2004. | |||
| 10/29/2003 | 23000 | 1 | 04/01/2002 |
| While driving 55 mph it was difficult to steer the vehicle. service engine light illuminated, and the engine stalled. dealer could not duplicate or determine the cause of the problem. *ak 2002 oldsmobile bravada experienced problems with vehicle being difficult to steer. the service engine light illuminated on the dash and the engine stalled. vehicle would not start back up so it had to be towed to the dealership. dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.*mr | |||
| 07/03/2002 | 25000 | 1 | 06/10/2002 |
| I have an olds bravada awd 2002 that has a steering problem. when i turn hard right or left or back up and turn hard rt or lt there is a shutter in the steering. i have called olds and they refuse to acknowledge there is a problem. i have researched this problem and it appears that it is coming from the transfer case. other olds owners have described the exact same conditions. it happens at low speeds with sharp turn. *jb | |||
| 1 | 06/14/2002 | ||
| When turning into a shopping center, and without warning, the steering bound up and a loss of power almost caused consumer to almost hit another vehicle, there was a very heavy vibration and pounding coming from the front end of the vehicle, the steering was erractic and a loud grinding noise was coming from the bottom of the vehicle, the vehicle was towed to the dealer.*jb *dt | |||
| 04/25/2002 | 5 | 11/01/2001 | |
| While driving steering locks up. unable to steer. contacted dealer. *ak consumer stated that when steering locks up on turns, its causes loss of control of vehicle, especially in and out of driveway or parking lots. *yh | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 01/17/2004 | 30000 | 3 | |
| When making a left turn from a stop power steering lapsed until the turn was made. this power steering problem occurred on several occasions. dealer replaced the lower pinion bearing. *ak | |||
| 07/23/2001 | |||
| Steering was hard to turn, dealer will replace rack and pinion.*ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - PINION SHAFT | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | 03/29/2001 | |
| Tires are wearing uneven, cannot be balanced. tires were replaced, shocks and struts replaced twice. cv joint was replaced as well. dealer is unable to remedy the problem.*jb oil leaking from front shock, shock was replaced. banging noise on drivers side front when going over bumps. strut was leaking and was replaced. brakes failed while driving resulting in a rear end collison. brake pdal feels mushy. passenger side fog light out. blown fog lamp bulb replaced. replaced failed passenger front turn signal bulb. driver and passenger power mirror will not move left or right. mirror switch replaced. front bumper cover is loose and rattles. grinding, clunking and whining when going over bumps or making turns. steering shaft replaced. transmission leaking. replaced rear main seal, removed 02 sensor and converter due to damage. surging problem with the engine. dealer could not duplicate. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 06/11/2002 | |||
| While driving downhill steering wheel was spinning when consumer tried to change lanes. vehicle went across 3 lanes of traffic and hit a guardrail. dealer determined a bolt that attaches steering wheel was not installed properly. *ak | |||