Oldsmobile Bravada: Pulling to the Left
A vehicle that is pulling to the left can be dangerous to drive. In the US, left is the direction of oncoming traffic. This makes pulling to the left even more dangerous than pulling to the right....
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada Won’t Accelerate
If your Oldsmobile Bravada won’t accelerate, that is a serious cause for concern. There are a lot of different reasons that can cause this. Diagnosing the issue can be narrowed down by whether the...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada Battery Draining Diagnosis
If your Oldsmobile Bravada’s battery is draining, it’s something that’ll need addressing right away. If it is draining while your Bravada is off, it’s usually caused by something that is drawing...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: Smells Like Gas Diagnosis
If your Oldsmobile Bravada smells like gas, you should treat it as though you have a fuel leak until you for sure there isn’t one. The smell of gas is typically going to be caused by a bad gas cap,...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: Airbag Light Stays On Diagnosis
Every time you start your Oldsmobile Bravada, the computer system runs a self diagnostic check on all major systems. If any of these checks fail, you will see a diagnostic warning light on the dash...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: Whining Noise → Diagnosis
If your Oldsmobile Bravada is experiencing a whining noise, its is often going to be caused by something in the engine compartment. The likely cause of whining noise will be determined by when you...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: Blue Smoke → Causes & Diagnosis
A very common problem that affects all vehicles (including the Oldsmobile Bravada) is blue smoke coming from the exhaust. Reasons for blue exhaust smoke include bad valve seals, valve train wear in...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: Steering Wheel Difficult to Turn
If your Oldsmobile Bravada’s steering wheel is hard to turn, it’s almost always going to be caused by an issue with the power steering system. The power steering system is responsible for taking energy...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: Key Stuck in Ignition → Diagnosis
There are a few easy to fix reasons why your Oldsmobile Bravada’s key might get stuck in the ignition. It’s often easy to unstick the key. Whatever you do, don’t start trying to rip it out of the...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: Bad Timing Belt or Chain Symptoms
A bad timing belt or timing chain can be a serious issue. If it jumps a tooth, or breaks entirely it can lead to permanent engine damage. It’s important to know the symptoms of a bad timing belt or...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: Bad ECM → Symptoms + Diagnosis
Your Oldsmobile Bravada’s ECM (Engine Control Module) is its brain. Just like a human’s brain, your Bravada can’t function without it. It is sometimes referred to as the ECU or PCM. It’s all the same...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: Bad Motor Mount → Symptoms + Diagnosis
While your Oldsmobile Bravada’s engine mounts can last the life of the entire vehicle, it is possible that they will go bad. Vibration and a clunking sound are the two most noticeable symptoms when...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada P0031: O2 Sensor Heater Control Circuit → Low B1S1
P0031 is a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Oldsmobile Bravada as it would any other OBDII equipped vehicle. As far as diagnostic trouble codes go, this is a relatively...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: Warped Rotors → Symptoms & Causes
Rotors are metal discs that are visible behind the Bravada’s wheel. They work together with the calipers and brake pads to slow down your Oldsmobile Bravada. Due to braking friction, rotors have to...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: Hard Shift Diagnosis
One of the most common automatic transmission problems is shifting hard. If your Oldsmobile Bravada has a hard shifting transmission is not only can be uncomfortable to drive, it can be a sign of some...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: Brake Pedal Going to Floor Diagnosis
The single most important safety feature in your Oldsmobile Bravada is a good set of brakes. If your brake pedal is going to the floor, it indicates that there is a serious problem in the braking...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada P0037: O2 Sensor Heater Control Circuit → Low (B1S2)
P0037 is a generic OBD II trouble code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Oldsmobile Bravada as it would for any other car or truck. Diagnosing this code is relatively straightforward....
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: Engine Sputtering (Causes + Diagnosis)
A sputtering engine can indicate a number of problems. If your Oldsmobile Bravada has a sputter, it is most likely going to be caused by bad fuel system, ignition system, MAF sensor, or bad catalytic...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: Clutch Slipping → Diagnosis
Your Oldsmobile Bravada’s clutch provides a direct connection between the engine and transmission. Without it, it can’t move at all. This connection requires a tremendous amount of pressure. This...
View ArticleOldsmobile Bravada: P0171 and P0174 Diagnosis
P0171 and P0174 both indicate that there is a lean condition present in your Oldsmobile Bravada. By themselves, these are some of the most common OBD2 codes. When they appear together, it indicates...
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