1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 16%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, 16% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 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.
“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“My vehicle was purchased as used with 33,000 miles, I purchased an extended warranty which has paid for many repairs to date,march of 2002 my vehicle had the lower ball joints replaced under this warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005088, filed 2003-02, 57,698 miles“I had been experiencing excessive vibration on the front end of my 1997 old's Bravada. I took it in and was told it required ball joints but apparently there is a NHTSA campaign id # of 01i018000 in reference to it and that GM had decided to conduct a customer satisfaction campaign to replace them for a peiod of 8yr's or 100,000 miles whichever comes first from the date the vehicle was placed in service. Well, I did that and was told after a total run around as well as the service garage going thru the run around as well calling on it, that it does not affect my 97' old's Bravada. …”
NHTSA complaint #10098216, filed 2004-11, 80,100 miles“While getting the tires rotated and aligned the dealer diagnosed that the upper ball joint was loose in the control arms. The technician also found indicated that the lower ball joints wore out. The consumer felt that the failure of the upper ball joint, recall number 01v-200000, should also cover the wear of the lower ball joints.”
NHTSA complaint #10016108, filed 2003-04, 59,598 miles“Dt: recalls 01i018000 and 01v200000 was issued but not on caller's car. Upper ball joint broke without warning and while driving. Dealer and manufacturer said callers vehicle was not included in recalls due to VIN. Manufacturer said if there was injury or death they would have done something.”
NHTSA complaint #10124479, filed 2005-06, 135,105 milesRelated recalls
- 01V200000Jun 28, 2001On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland…Covers: Oldsmobile Bravada 1996–1997, Chevrolet Blazer 1996–1997, GMC Jimmy 1996–1997
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 21 | 9% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 14% |
| 1999 | 8 | 13% |
| 1998 | 12 | 12% |
| 1997 | 17 | 16% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 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 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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