2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Engine cooling Problems

“It's the same as the rest of the complaints. While driving car at any speed just completely stops for no reason and without any warning. I bought this nice 2002 olds Bravada for my wife and now she & the kids have been stuck in the middle of traffic on major intersections 4x4's needing to be towed into the dealership. Dealership acts like they want to help and trys to fix problem put new computer in. Each time this happens several months go by and then all of the sudden it happens again. …”

“Olds Bravada stalled while driving at highway speeds (50-55 MPH), lost of steering and brakes. Engine would not start for approx 20 minutes. Tried calling olds 1 800 number for assistance and number out of service that day (sunday). Vehicle was partially on roadway. This is one of many problems with the auto, mirror, heating, rear window washer blade, gauges not functional, engine replacement (piston ring problem). I would have to say that this is the most problematic vehicle that I have ever owned.”

“I have had my 2002 Bravada in the shop numerous times for the locking of my awd. The fluid was changed in the transfer case (no help), the module was replaced (no help) and now the whole transfer case is being replaced. The cost is between 1500 and 2000! The vehicle has 80k miles. This is a very serious issue (and it appears that GM is aware of problems-based on TSB's online) especially in northern climates with snow. The control of the vehicle, when turning is lost, as the particular wheel locks up. I also had my fan clutch break, separate from awd problem.”

“I have a 2002 gmc safari van. The heater core is located in the front of the passenger compartment. It is covered by an uninsulated plastic cover, which when the heater is on gets extremely hot. My wife accidently touched it with her leg and burned herself. I have been having the car serviced by a chevrolet dealership which is more convenient to me. They claimed it was working correctly. I took it, at there request to a gmc dealership, at my own expense in albany, ny and they claimed it was designed that way and they could do nothing about it. …”

“Going about 50 MPH on interstate when engine lost power. Had multiple warning lights and messages, including ABS and service brakes. Pulled off on exit ramp and stopped on grass completely off travel lane. Tried to restart engine several times with no success. Before I could take other action, I was hit in the left rear by another car, which pushed my vehicle about 50 feet back into the travel lane. Damage to rear quarter panel, bumper, and tailgate. My vehicle had to be towed to dealer. Dealer was able to start on first attempt. No problem found with engine. Only ABS code in computer.”