1997 Oldsmobile Bravada

68 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 Bravada are official communications between Oldsmobile & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  • VISIBILITY
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
  • SEATS
  • INTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #02015

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006961

      POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING. *MR Read More »

    • TSB #01049

      Date Announced:
      DEC 05, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628527

      SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR FOUR-WHEEL AND ALL-WHEEL UTILITY VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS THAT SEPARATE AT A LOWER MILEAGE THAN EXPECTED BY CUSTOMERS. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

    • TSB #01049

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628913

      SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT 01049 FOR UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

    • TSB #270901

      Date Announced:
      SEP 27, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #626507

      SUBJECT REGARDING NECESSARY RESURFACING OF THE PARK BRAKE DRUM. *JG Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

    • TSB #020525006A

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000749

      ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #01225

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007717

      ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ Read More »

    • TSB #990602012D

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634218

      SUBJECT REGARDING RUST IN COOLING SYSTEM, HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS (FLUSH COOLING SYSTEM). NLM Read More »

    • TSB #990602012C

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623086

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010601013

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619716

      INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #990602012B

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #611277

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #990602012A

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609717

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #990602012

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606523

      CONDITIONS WITH HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS, AND RUST IN THE COOLANT SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #030601024A

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004301

      RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #030601024

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004371

      RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #000604003B

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001298

      ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, AND/OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T MODELS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #676114A

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52601

      ENGINE NOISE (INSTALL VALVE STEM OIL SEAL). *TW Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #000604003A

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628905

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER SETTING OVERNIGHT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #000601023A

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628938

      INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE, UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #000604014

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #6091427

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HARD, NO, OR SLOW START, BACKFIRE OR KICKBACK DURING CRANK / START, GRINDING OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING CRANK, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0338. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #876507A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #609582

      ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, WHEN VEHICLE HAS SAT OVERNIGHT AND POPPETS STICKING. Read More »

    • TSB #98776002

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601901

      SUBJECT ON ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE DUE TO POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9709016114B

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54332

      EXPERIENCING ENGINE NOISE. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #020605002

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634729

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN EXHAUST BOOM / GROAN NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010605006

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628393

      SUBJECT REGARDING EXHAUST SYSTEM RUMBLE / RATTLE NOISE. *JG Read More »

    • TSB #311001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 31, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628070

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #776512

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52347

      ENGINE ROUGH, MISS, AND OXYGEN SENSOR DTC'S (REPLACE OXYGEN SENSOR JUMPER HARNESS). *TW Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • TSB #776508

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51355

      DTC P0442 CAUSED BY A EVEAP VENT (SOLENOID) VALVE LEAK. *AK Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #010730002C

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004354

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #990730016A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007838

      DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #98837110

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601414

      TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *YC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #010730002D

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #619393

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TRANSMISSION STUCK IN THIRD GEAR, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE. *TT UPDATED *EH 2006 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *SC Read More »

    • TSB #030730056

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005566

      4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010730023B

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634815

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010730023A

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627839

      INFORMATION REGARDING HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, OR CEL ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. Read More »

    • TSB #010730023

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622930

      SOME OWNERS WITH VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 15,1999 MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MAY ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *ET Read More »

    • TSB #010730021

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619742

      THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. Read More »

    • TSB #990730004A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089191

      A CONDITION WITH A RUSTY TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR / TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #837110A

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #609641

      PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR CANNOT BE REMOVED. YD Read More »

    • TSB #867117

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615077

      BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING RUSTY TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

    • TSB #020730024A

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #634999

      DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #000730022B

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #618141

      A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT UPDATED *EH Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

    • TSB #98464102A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602753

      CONDITIONS WITH FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT CV BOOT TORN OR CRACKED. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #3031A

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009647

      DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #766504

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52581

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON, POOR DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS (PERFORM FLASH CALIBRATION). *TW Read More »

    • TSB #569603A

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51275

      ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE IN MOBILE (TWO-WAY) RADIO (REPROGRAM VCM-A). *TW Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #3325

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017164

      POWER DOOR MIRROR INOPERATIVE AFTER REPLACING MIRROR. *SC Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #02054

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002567

      WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE DUE TO CRACKED BOULDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS SPECIAL POLICY COVERS THE CONDITION FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN YEARS OR 70,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST FROM THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

    • TSB #02054

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001125

      SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURES. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #01341A

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004129

      SUPPLEMENT TOOL - DRIVERS SAFETY BELT BUCKLE 03020. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #300800

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #619027

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE NEW RECLINCER ASSEMBLY. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #010866011C

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634823

      TECHNICAL INFORMATION - SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF HAS SOME RUST FORMING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #020857004

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634506

      SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010866011B

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #629470

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF HAS SOME RUST FORMING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010866011A

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628854

      SUBJECT REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010866011

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627489

      INFORMATION REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION. *YH Read More »

    • TSB #010866011

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628512

      SUBJECT REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION (INSTALL NEW REAR ROOF SECTION) INCLUDING 1995-1997 GMC BLAZER.*JG Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

    • TSB #010863001

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625268

      SUBJECT ON HOOD HINGE RATTLE COMING FROM EITHER OR BOTH FRONT CORNERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEAR THE HOOD HINGE AREAS FOR 1995 - 2002 PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS. *ET Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #000604003

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609696

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, AND / OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TT Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #220801

      Date Announced:
      AUG 22, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625141

      CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SEAT RECLINER HANDLE IS STRIPPED. *JG Read More »

    INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #98137

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #604216

      BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98051

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088752

      CONCERNS WITH INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98051

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603166

      VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUNROOF BUILT WITHIN CERTAIN VIN BREAKPOINTS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #16NA260

      Date Announced:
      AUG 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10082506

      THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #010844005A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012745

      INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #3176A

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010270

      HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF. *TT Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #010730002B

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619741

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT Read More »

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