2004 Oldsmobile Bravada Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,694miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,694 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 myself and 2 children down the highway and the headlights shorted out and didnt come back on right away I got truck pulled off the rd. And turned it off got out tapped on headlight assembly to see if there was a short or a bulb issue there was nothjng wromg with the bulds I got back in turned key still no headlights 20 mins later tries turning key and headlights switch and they finally began working this has happend 4 times in 2 weeks ive only owned vehicle less than 45 days!!! The cruise control has shorted out and the cooling fan system for engine and A/C has shorted out!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11366777, filed 2020-10, 91,386 miles“There is a crack in my exhaust manifold, is there a recall or a extended coverage. Also the head lights are shutting off while driving especially at night.”
NHTSA complaint #11019209, filed 2017-08, 2 milesRelated recalls
- 05V198000May 5, 2005On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front…Covers: Oldsmobile Bravada 2003–2004, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2003–2004, GMC Envoy 2003–2004 +2 more
- 04V527000Nov 1, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. If this occurs, the bulb may flicker and…Covers: Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2004, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2004, GMC Envoy XL 2002–2004 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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