2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,074miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,074 miles.
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.
“Third time in less than 4 months that vehicle has had complete engine failure. Two incidences while driving. Vehicle would not start for approximately 15 minutes. We have taken in for service twice and are told that there is nothing wrong, until we saw the same type of complaints listed at this website. Now they tell us that there seems to be a problem with the purge canister getting full of fuel and engine tries to lean out fuel moisture, causing no fuel to be delivered until canister dries out. Engineers are supposedly working on software update for correction. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010828, filed 2003-03, 12,148 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada. The contact stated that the transmission would slip when shifting gears and the vehicle hesitated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to replicate the failure. The vehicle then was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the fuel filter and the catalytic converter. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10593018, filed 2014-05, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251887Mar 14, 2024This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10235802Apr 24, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234141Mar 23, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10227056Nov 9, 2022This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 | 46 | 19% |
| 2001 | 6 | 18% |
| 2000 | 10 | 13% |
| 1999 | 10 | 17% |
| 1998 | 7 | 7% |
| 1997 | 15 | 14% |
| 1996 | 10 | 13% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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