2004 Oldsmobile Bravada Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“While driving on ca hwy 18, our 2004 olds Bravada spontaneously caught fire. A passing motorist shouted to my husband that his car was on fire. He pulled over; the fire dept. Responded. Car was towed to GM dealer; usaa ins. Determined that it was totaled. It was towed to their yard in no. Hollywood where it now is. Gm hired an engineer to check the car. Gm then told us that a photo taken after the fire & tows showed the transmission fluid dip stick had not been properly secured & this caused the fire. The car had one oil change about 2 months prior to the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10110279, filed 2005-03, 5,200 miles“Brakes system keeps malfunctioning. Service brake system.notice keeps coming on dash even after new brakes had been put on and serviced. Had to do a last mo.ent quick stop but brakes went to floor amd I hit a car head on cause brake system keeps malfunctioning and the ABS”
NHTSA complaint #11443450, filed 2021-12Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
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 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsExterior lighting
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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