2002 Oldsmobile Bravada suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 24 complaints for the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
This bravada had been recalled and the part replaced. While exiting a parking lot at slow speed the steering failed, car fell to the right and into a telephone pole causing extensive damage. The part that failed was the part that was replaced during recall. GM, after investigating, is claiming no responsibility for this incident. Fortunately no one was killed at a higher speed. Something must be done to prevent anyone with this type of vehicle from being injured or killed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise occurred. The contact placed the vehicle in gear and there was lateral movement of both rear wheel without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that both driver's and passenger's side rear suspension outer link brackets were severely corroded, and the front control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
- Electrical system 49 complaints
- Engine 49 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 31 complaints
- Transmission 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Seat belts 15 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints
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