1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 19%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada, 19% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle has a complete loss of power while driving. It happens numerous times without warning while driving to work 3rd shift 55-60 MPH on a country road... Vehicle would suddenly shut down. With no lights, power steering, ect... I would have to try and pull over in the pitch black of night. After about 20 minutes it would start back up and on I would go, praying it wouldn't happen at the curves. After a couple of years of this and nobody having any answers, my husband discovered it is a connector in the steering column that gets corroded and he has to clean it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10640372, filed 2014-10, 86,000 miles“I have had numerous problems with my 1998 olds Bravada. First the blinker sound won't shut off. When the AC is on for more than 25 minutes the motor gets really loud and the speedometer needle starts jumping. Finally my brakes get sticky when it's hot outside then the ABS light comes on and it feels as if the brakes aren't going to engage and the speedometer needle starts going crazy again. This is something that shuts off and starts all over again every time I start the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10133066, filed 2005-08, 91,400 miles“The dash guages and the lights flashed on/off then went out completely. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the ignition switch was bad. At 33000k miles the consumer went to have the vehicle checked due to the transmission shifting rough and starting in second gear, and was told that the ignition had gone bad again.”
NHTSA complaint #568160, filed 2002-10, 23,000 miles“Car would not start at times. When car would start it would not go out of first gear. All dash lights would light up. Took truck in 3 times before problem was found.truck left me stranded on the side of the road. Oldmobile did not reimburse me for rental car while truck was being looked at 3 times.”
NHTSA complaint #718627, filed 2000-02“The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada. The contact stated that while driving at 45-55 MPH, the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. The vehicle was taken toa dealer, who replaced the alternator. The repair failed to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage 42,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10611297, filed 2014-07, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This 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…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10018585Jan 6, 2006Fuel and temperature gauge inoperative, low fuel and battery light on, prndl inoperative.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 23% |
| 2003 | 7 | 26% |
| 2002 | 47 | 20% |
| 2001 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 16 | 21% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 19 | 19% |
| 1997 | 18 | 17% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
31 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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