1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 01V200000 on 07/01/2001
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1996 - 10/30/1996
- Affected:
- 48,600
- Defect:
- On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. failure of an upper control arm ball joint assembly could occur due to corrosion.
- Consequence:
- This can result in impaired steering or steering loss, or a partial or complete collapse of the front suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace both upper ball joints. owner notification began september 4, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
- Notes:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 01I018000 on 01/06/2002
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
- Defect:
- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1996-1997 4-wheel drive chevrolet blazer, gmc jimmy, and oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. some owners have had to pay for replacement of the upper ball joints that have separated. gm is providing a special policy to these owners to cover upper ball joint replacement if the customer followed the recommended maintenance schedule for the chassis lubrication and the vehicle still required the replacement of the upper ball joints due to separation.
- Consequence:
- This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Gm has decided to conduct a customer satisfaction campaign to replace the upper ball joints on affected vehicles. this special policy is for a period of 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the date the vheicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. the upper ball joint replacement, due to separation, will be made at no charge to the customer during this period. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-862-4389, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, concerning this program.
- Campaign:
- 03V117000 on 03/31/2003
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 02/29/1996 - 06/29/1997
- Affected:
- 312,715
- Defect:
- Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driver's seat belt buckle assembly that contains an energy-absorbing loop. sustained loads of sufficient magnitude and duration on the belt in severe crashes could fully deploy the buckle energy-absorbing loop, introducing a total of 10 additional inches of webbing into the seat belt system. the free falling latch plate used in this system may allow webbing to dynamically distribute between the lap and shoulder belt as the driver's position changes during a multiple rollover event.
- Consequence:
- if the energy-absorbing loop fully deploys in a severe multiple rollover crash, it is possible that a belted driver may experience partial or even complete ejection from the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the energy-absorbing seat belt assemblies with one that does not have the energy-absorbing loop. owner notification began on august 8, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
- Notes:
- Gm recall no. 03020.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA TSBs (74)
- Bulletin:
- 569603A
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Electrical interference in mobile (two-way) radio (reprogram vcm-a). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 776512
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Engine rough, miss, and oxygen sensor dtc's (replace oxygen sensor jumper harness). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 766504
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator light (mil) on, poor driveability conditions (perform flash calibration). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 676114A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 971101631041
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- Bulletin:
- 9709016114B
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Experiencing engine noise. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98837110
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park/neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98776002
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject on accessory drive belt noise due to power steering pump pulley misalignment. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98464102A
- Component:
- 106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
- Summary:
- Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98051
- Component:
- 330000 interior lighting
- Summary:
- Vehicles equipped with a sunroof built within certain vin breakpoints may have insufficient rear seat lighting. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98137
- Component:
- 330000 interior lighting
- Summary:
- Brief information regarding insufficient rear seat lighting. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990602012
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Conditions with heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats, and rust in the coolant system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 776508
- Component:
- 063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Summary:
- Dtc p0442 caused by a eveap vent (solenoid) valve leak. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 98051
- Component:
- 330000 interior lighting
- Summary:
- Concerns with insufficient rear seat lighting. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990730004A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- A condition with a rusty transmission fluid level indicator / transmission oil filler tube. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 876507A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Rough idle after start, when vehicle has sat overnight and poppets sticking.
- Bulletin:
- 837110A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Park/neutral position switch connector cannot be removed. yd
- Bulletin:
- 000604003
- Component:
- 185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, and / or a service engine soon (ses) light illuminated. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990602012A
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990602012B
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000604014
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding or unusual noises during crank, diagnostic trouble code p0338. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 867117
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Brief information regarding rusty transmission fluid level indicator. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000730022B
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition. *tt updated *eh
- Bulletin:
- 300800
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Subject regarding the new reclincer assembly. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010730002D
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, transmission stuck in third gear, instrument cluster inoperative. *tt updated *eh 2006 and prior gm passenger cars and light duty trucks. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 010601013
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Information regarding engine oil cooler line replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010730002B
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010730021
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010730023
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light. *et
- Bulletin:
- 990602012C
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 220801
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Customers may comment that the seat recliner handle is stripped. *jg
- Bulletin:
- 010863001
- Component:
- 162810 structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
- Summary:
- Subject on hood hinge rattle coming from either or both front corners of the instrument panel near the hood hinge areas for 1995 - 2002 pickup and utility models. *et
- Bulletin:
- 270901
- Component:
- 034400 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
- Summary:
- Subject regarding necessary resurfacing of the park brake drum. *jg
- Bulletin:
- 010866011
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Information regarding rear roof perforation. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 010730023A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh
- Bulletin:
- 311001
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 rpm. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010605006
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding exhaust system rumble / rattle noise. *jg
- Bulletin:
- 010866011
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject regarding rear roof perforation (install new rear roof section) including 1995-1997 gmc blazer.*jg
- Bulletin:
- 01049
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Special policy adjustment for four-wheel and all-wheel utility vehicles that may have front suspension upper ball joints that separate at a lower mileage than expected by customers. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010866011A
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject regarding rear roof perforation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000604003A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01049
- Component:
- 021520 suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
- Summary:
- Special policy adjustment 01049 for upper ball joint replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000601023A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010866011B
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the rear portion of the roof has some rust forming. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990602012D
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Subject regarding rust in cooling system, heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats (flush cooling system). nlm
- Bulletin:
- 020857004
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject regarding general waterleak guide. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020605002
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on an exhaust boom / groan noise in the passenger compartment. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010730023B
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010866011C
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Technical information - some customers may comment that the rear portion of the roof has some rust forming. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020730024A
- Component:
- 103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
- Summary:
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020525006
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020525006A
- Component:
- 046000 service brakes, air:antilock
- Summary:
- Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02054
- Component:
- 136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Summary:
- Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000604003B
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (ses) light. various models including the 1995 chevrolet and gmc s/t models. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02054
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board. this special policy covers the condition for a period of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle was originally p
- Bulletin:
- 01341A
- Component:
- 151400 seat belts:front:buckle assembly
- Summary:
- Supplement tool - drivers safety belt buckle 03020. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030601024A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Rattle noise in engine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010730002C
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030601024
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Rattle noise in engine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030730056
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02015
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking. *mr
- Bulletin:
- 01225
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj
- Bulletin:
- 990730016A
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3031A
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3176A
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Heat coming from vents with hvac off. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010844005A
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Information on error codes on radio display their cause and corrective action. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 3325
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Power door mirror inoperative after replacing mirror. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 16NA260
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
- Bulletin:
- PIP4723B
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696A
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696B
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- Bulletin:
- 05-06-04-035D
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
- Bulletin:
- 17-NA-073
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696C
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
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