2002 Oldsmobile Bravada electrical system problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Passenger seat caught on fire from seat heater while car was off and no one in it. The seat heater had not been used for days. My car was parked after going to the store about 3pm. Found the next morning about 10;30 am .gm denied my claim. Safety issue,definitely a manufactured defect ,there should…”
filed Jan 14, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile bravada. While driving 30 mph, there was an burning odor under the passenger seat. The contact noticed that the seat was melting from the bottom and was dripping onto the carpet. The contact pulled the fuse box wires from under the passenger seat to prevent…”
filed Aug 16, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR…Campaign 03V096000 · Mar 19, 2003
Related service bulletins
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10-08-45-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 28, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Bravada years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Bravada | 7 | 26% |
| 2001 Bravada | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 Bravada | 16 | 21% |
| 1999 Bravada | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 Bravada | 19 | 19% |
| 1997 Bravada | 18 | 17% |
| 1996 Bravada | 8 | 10% |
| 1994 Bravada | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 Bravada | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 Bravada | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 Bravada | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.