NHTSA — Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Ball Joint Problems

3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,233 miles

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1997 Oldsmobile Bravada suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 102003

Bravada 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle was difficult to steer, the dealer determined the front ball joints had separated and the front axle was ready to fall off. (both sides).

- Kirkwood, NY, USA

problem #2

Mar 152002

Bravada 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,698 miles
My vehicle was purchased as used with 33,000 miles, I purchased an extended warranty which has paid for many repairs to date, March of 2002 my vehicle had the lower ball joints replaced under this warranty. I had vehicle inspected private garage and they noted lower ball joint wear, I contacted Oldsmobile because the parts were replaced at an olds dealer the manufacturer of my vehicle incident number 1-65943454 they noted contacting dealer and would repair vehicle, and since it was covered under the warranty I purchased would not compensate other repairs, I wanted to file complaint because replacement ball joints only lasted a year and that these were also defective parts.

- Warren, PA, USA

problem #1

Mar 302000

(reported on)

Bravada

  • miles
The upper and lower ball joints failed. Nlm

- Evanston, IL, USA

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