1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, 4% of the 104 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2002-07“Ac compressor replaced twice. Flush cooling system (dexcool). Idler arm replaced 48222. Lower ball joints.48222 recalled left rear axle leak.48222 oil cooler lines replaced,48222. Charging system failer replaced alternater 47577 replaced battery 47577 frnt brakes and rotors 45631 fuel sender unit39434 driver side door pin 39434 ses light on oxygen sensor replace AC compressor 35338 clean EGR valve 35338 AC compressor 33196 51000 lower ball joints are worn again (dealer replaced original because of recall) put junk back on vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10069943, filed 2004-01Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 15% |
| 2003 | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 | 14 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 12% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSeat belts
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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