2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 6%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 6% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 2 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.
“Was driving and lost control with inability to steer. Steering wheel locked up. I stopped immediately and found that steering fluid was draining from my car. Took it to the body shop & they said the steering pump blew. Im glad I wasn't traveling faster and that no one was struck.”
NHTSA complaint #10563421, filed 2014-02, 104,000 miles“I have an olds Bravada awd 2002 that has a steering problem. When I turn hard right or left or back up and turn hard rt or lt there is a shutter in the steering. I have called olds and they refuse to acknowledge there is a problem. I have researched this problem and it appears that it is coming from the transfer case. Other olds owners have described the exact same conditions. It happens at low speeds with sharp turn.”
NHTSA complaint #10039064, filed 2003-09, 25,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10604398, filed 2014-06, 70,000 miles“While driving,the steering wheel started rocking back and forth without warning. The driver applied the brakes,the pedal went to the floor. The driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and skidded into a concrete barrier head on. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. The driver and passenger sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. Please fill in additional information. …”
NHTSA complaint #10097198, filed 2005-02, 50,000 miles“While driving 55 MPH it was difficult to steer the vehicle. Service engine light illuminated, and the engine stalled. Dealer could not duplicate or determine the cause of the problem. 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada experienced problems with vehicle being difficult to steer. The service engine light illuminated on the dash and the engine stalled. Vehicle would not start back up so it had to be towed to the dealership. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10047896, filed 2003-11, 23,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 15% |
| 2003 | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 | 14 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 12% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
53 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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