1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 15%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, 15% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving I would hear like a motor running sound that would last approx 5/10 sec. And during this time the brake pedal would rise and get hard and I would have to apply lots of pressure in order for vehicle to stop which does so with grind. …”
NHTSA complaint #10500580, filed 2013-02, 160,000 miles“The fuel sensor is no longer functioning. Because of where it is located, I am choosing not to pull the fuel tank and spend the money to replace the gauge. Unfortunately, this car gets such bad gas mileage (12 - 13 miles per gallon) I can not let it go over 200 miles before refueling.”
NHTSA complaint #10020556, filed 2003-05, 89,000 miles“Was driving on the highway when the check engine light on my 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada began flashing then there was an explosion at the rear of the vehicle. We pulled over and I pulled my children from the vehicle. The entire underside of the vehicle was on fire and flames were coming out of the gas cap. My husband used two full fire extinguishers on the fire and was unable to put it out. Following the attempt to extinguish the flames there were two more explosions. The sheriffs and fire departments came and put it out. Each filed reports on the incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10197461, filed 2007-07, 156,000 miles“My entire family of 5 was traveling south on i75 ,when I applied my brakes to slow, the car exploded into flames at the rear. I pulled to the side of the road and when the car came to rest, the flames engulfed the majority of the passenger compartment and we were unable to exit the vehicle except through the front passenger door. After rescuing our children from their rear seats we all exited the car at passenger front exit. Within a feww seconds of leaving he car the interior was in flames and the the windshield melted and a secondary explosion occured at the rear of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #711036, filed 1999-09“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 2002-12Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 31% |
| 2003 | 4 | 15% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 12% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 16 | 15% |
| 1996 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 14% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsEngine cooling
15 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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