2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Brakes Problems

“My 2002 oldmobile bravado has less than 36000 miles on it and all the brake rotors have rusted beyond repair. I took it to a reputable auto repair place in cadillac michigan and they told me many of these cars were supplied with cheap rotors from china.”

“I wa driving in rush hour traffic and was going down a hill. I went to put on the brakes to slow down with the rest of traffic, no urgency, no suddenness, just normal slow down. When I pushed the pedal, it did not respond as usual. At first it sounded like the ABS were engaging, which really did not make sense, but instead the pedal went all the way to floor. There was no sponginess or softness, just to the floor to the point where I stood up. At this point, I was probably going 40-45 MPH and now accelerating down the hill. There was a a large pick-up truck in front of me. …”

“On 12/11/02, I was driving my 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada in rush hour traffic and was traveling in the passing lane going at a speed of 70 MPH when my speedometer dropped to 30 MPH and my brake pedal was to the floor of the vehicle. Unable to accelerate. The dashboard displayed : service brake system and contact onstar displayed also. I, somehow, merged to the right lane of the expressway and at this time, my brakes were still to the floor and the speedometer was continuing to decline. Steering was difficult. I was able to get off the road, but the car stopped itself without me applying brakes. …”

“Intermittently throttle sticks in the up position. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The consumer stated that he was driving and the vehicle lost power and the brakes failed. The consumer stated that the container holding the windshield washer fluid allowed the fluid to leak. The container was repaired.”

“Engine stalls driving at highway speeds. Lost brakes, steering, no control of vehicle. Luckily was on small highway, able to coast to stop and have car towed. Mechanic unable to replicate problem after keeping and driving vehicle for 10 days. Searched issue online. Horrified to read hundreds of same complaint; same vehicle, same year. Horrible stories of resulting accidents. Now news full of ignition switch failure issues. Believe this is what happened to me. Gm not offering advice and claims no responsibility. Says too many keys on key chain. 2 keys on mine. Vehicle not on GM recall list. …”