2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
23
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
21
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
The 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA has received a total of 23 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (3 complaints), Air Bags (2 complaints), and Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA, potentially affecting up to 1,157,951 vehicles.
Recall 05V198000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 286,478 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY.
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FLASHER MODULES WITH A NEW FLASHER MODULE DESIGNED WITH SEALED RELAYS AND MORE DURABLE CONTACT MATERIAL INSIDE OF THE RELAYS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2005. ISUZU BEGAN MAILING OWNER LETTERS...
View full details →Recall 04V527000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 871,473 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence: AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION TO TURN TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES. BOTH OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I was in a full impact collision driverside front took all impact of another vehicles front end. NO airbags deployed in my 2004 bravada!!
I was in a full impact collision driverside front took all impact of another vehicles front end. NO airbags deployed in my 2004 bravada!!
I was in a full impact collision driverside front took all impact of another vehicles front end. NO airbags deployed in my 2004 bravada!!
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
General Motors, LLC has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT4205B — EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to install Remote Keyless Entry
4491 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP FLICKER OR MOMENTARILY DIM WHILE DRIVING. 06-06-03-004 SUPPLEMENT. SHORT WHEEL BASE ONLY. *NJ UPDATED 1/30/08. *NJ
050604014 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
DIAGNOSTIC AIDS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0440, P0455 AND/OR P0442 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM LEAK. *TT
020846010E — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PROGRAMMING ONSTAR MODULE FOR CANADIAN FRENCH VOICE RECOGNITION. *TT UPDATE. *TT UPDATED *EH
040730035 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RELEASE OF REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT SEPARATE FROM EXHAUST MOUNT. *TT
07082004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HIGHER THAT PERCEIVED NORMAL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE READINGS WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE IN VERY HIGH OUT SIDE AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND IN STOP AND GO OR SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. *EH
040844004 — STRUCTURE:BODY
POP NOISE HEARD FROM REAR SPEAKERS WHEN REAR SEAT AUDIO (RSA) IS TURNED ON OR OFF (NO FIX AT TIME, FIX UNDER DEVELOPMENT). *MJ THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 040844004. *EH
01526A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
BELT NOISE SQUEAL OR SQUEAK. *MN *MJ
01746 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4.2 5.3 LL8 LM4 ENGINE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2120 OR P2122 OR P2123 OR P2127 OR P2128. *MR
01973 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH SHIFTS FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR DRIVE TO REVERSE (GARAGE SHIFT). WORSE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *NM
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
- 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 99 complaints
- 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 104 complaints
- 2001 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 47 complaints
- 2002 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 337 complaints
- 2003 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 37 complaints
- 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA (current)
- 2005 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 0 complaints
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