1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 14%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, 14% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Other: replacing the windshield wiper motor engine: a cyclinder on the vehicle cracked and needed a new motor. This is absurd. With a regularly maintained vehicle, with only 5 1/2 years of ownership there should be no reason other than improper casting, metal fatigue, default from the factory that a new motor should have been needed with this kind of mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10069353, filed 2004-01, 65,000 miles“There is rust in the anti-freeze, I had the anti-freeze drained and replaced the fluid and after only 7000 miles the anti-freeze is once again filled with a brownish , gritty fluid. It was suggested that I replace it again so as to not damage any of the engine componets.”
NHTSA complaint #754024, filed 2001-11“Temp gauge showed that enging was overheating. Followed procedures in owner's manual for overheating. Continued to overheat when driving longer distances. Took it to dealer who flushed out radiator/cooling system twice. 3rd time informed that coolant had turned to brown slush and entire radiator system needed replacing”
NHTSA complaint #10126238, filed 2005-06“Power seat shorted out and the dealer repaired the burned and chafed wires, belt tensioner was noisy, the remote locks shorted out and the dealer replaced the receiver module, intake gasket was leaking coolant, rear wiper motor shorted out, fuel sensor shorted out, right axle seal failed causing fluid to leak, multifunction switch failed, the transmission had no reverse, no third gear only first gear. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #568354, filed 2002-12“Interior lights sometimes stay on wont shut off, digital compass, tempature screen wont keep memory--broken fuel pump, leaked gas---driver door will not shut, frame around door latch to crack & break---rear wiper does not move---factory deck sometimes does not work---cd player wont work at all---service engine light stays on---key gets stuck in ignition--automatic door lock does not work---loud knocking sound when turning”
NHTSA complaint #9006554, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 | 46 | 19% |
| 2001 | 6 | 18% |
| 2000 | 10 | 13% |
| 1999 | 10 | 17% |
| 1998 | 7 | 7% |
| 1997 | 15 | 14% |
| 1996 | 10 | 13% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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