1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 13%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,936miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, 13% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,936 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Windshied wipers either won't work at all or stop fail after they have been working. I read in the paper that their is an on-going investigation of this problem with 1997 olds cutlasses and wanted to let you know that it is happening on my car as well.”
NHTSA complaint #730884, filed 2000-09“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 2002-12“When driving in the rain windshield wipers quit working. There was no warning. Driver stopped vehicle, got out, and wiggled the wiper arm, and wipers started again. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the wiper motor.”
NHTSA complaint #10034231, filed 2003-08“Intermittently power windows fail the windows will not go up or down. Also the interior lights flash on and off. Van was taken to the dealership for the problem. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #854931, filed 2000-01“Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the drivers view. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle is not include due to the VIN dealer notified. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8021559, filed 2002-10Related 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 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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