1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 19%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,746miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada, 19% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,746 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The windshield wiper on my 1996 olds Bravada started to work intermittently. The problem, as diagnosed by a GM dealer was a faulty wiper control board/module. This is the fault described on GM recall 03023. But I was told that only some of the 1996 bravadas are covered by this recall (and mine is not). When I first encountered it in june of 2005, I replaced the fuse and everything worked fine for a week or two. Then the problem occurred again, replaced the fuse and everything worked fine for a while. This cycle kept occurring until christmas day 2005 when even replacing the fuse did not help. …”
NHTSA complaint #10146236, filed 2005-12, 105,000 miles“While driving, the front and rear windshield wipers worked intermittently. The failure increased with the wipers not functioning at all. The problem seemed to have been caused by an electrical circuit board or motor. The rear wipers still were not functional. The front wipers were repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10031583, filed 2003-09, 85,000 miles“The windshield wipers worked intermittently or stopped working during operation. Manufacturer was contacted. Feel free to provide any further information. The Bravada's were recalled for faulty windshield wipers. The consumer was not aware that the motor had to be replaced. Also, the rear windshield wiper motor had to be replaced recently. Recall# 98v150000. The drivers seat had come loose due to the pin coming out of the motor bracket, and steam had come from the windshield and there was wetness on the right side floor, and the A/C was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8016357, filed 2003-09, 57,979 miles“Today I had to have replaced the connection to the positive side of the battery. The mechanic cut off a bunch of the wire as the corrosion was widespread. Almost everytime I stopped the car and turned the motor off I would have to use a pair of pliers to tighten up the connection to get started. This has happened many times since last summer and I even had the alternator replaced on a road trip because we couldn't start the car and this is what a mechanic said was needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #746059, filed 2001-05“The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 03v159000 regarding the windshield wipers. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. In addition, the windshield wipers fuse was replaced multiple times.”
NHTSA complaint #10146222, filed 2005-12, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V159000Apr 28, 2003On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked…Covers: Oldsmobile Bravada 1996, Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1997, GMC Suburban 1994–1997 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10017164Oct 27, 2005Power door mirror inoperative after replacing mirror.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 30 | 13% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 31 | 32% |
| 1997 | 14 | 13% |
| 1996 | 15 | 19% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada
31 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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