1996 Oldsmobile Bravada engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle began overheating. The check engine light appeared. It was taken to the dealer and said that the coolant became muddy and that happens a lot when the coolant gets a little low. The thermostat was replaced along with a flush and fill on the radiator and cooling system. The dealer wanted…”
filed Oct 9, 2003
“Driver stopped at toll booth to pay toll and saw smoke coming from rear of vehicle. Consumer got out of vehicle to investigate where the smoke was coming from, and determined that vehicle caught on fire from the exhaust.driver had vehicle towed to the dealership.*ak”
filed Sep 2, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Bravada years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Bravada | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 Bravada | 46 | 19% |
| 2001 Bravada | 6 | 18% |
| 2000 Bravada | 10 | 13% |
| 1999 Bravada | 10 | 17% |
| 1998 Bravada | 7 | 7% |
| 1997 Bravada | 15 | 14% |
| 1994 Bravada | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 Bravada | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 Bravada | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 Bravada | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.