Used 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Bravada, so we've included reviews for other years of the Bravada since its last redesign.
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zerosoma33, 04/14/2011
1997 Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
The only redeeming factor of my Bravada ownership was that I paid $700 for it and was able to use it during one harsh winter season. At the tail end of January, however, all of that ended for this vehicle. 123,000 miles. What a nightmare. Engine knock. Had it looked at, said it was the belts but didn't need to be replaced immediately. It also shut off sometimes while in reverse. One frosty January night the vehicle quit accelerating and wouldn't turn back on. I coasted it to a parking lot and had it towed. Flywheel broke off and damaged internal parts. Ruined the transmission. Now the vehicle will start but will not shift. Keys get stuck in ignition. Engine grinds like a lawnmower.
This truck sucks
FormerGMOwners, 06/26/2004
1997 Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The transmission went out the first year we owned it. Everytime we take this vehicle in for servicing it is $500 plus! It never has run right and the dealer seems to have no clue re how to fix it. It only has a little over 60k miles and we've replaced the alternator, A/C compressor, transfer case, etc. The air bag light never goes off (indicating a malfunction that nobody can seem to find), speakers go off for no known reason. I don't know how we'll ever get rid of this POS unless we find someone who will push it off the side a cliff and we can collect some insurance $. We wouldn't have another GM product if given to us.
1998 Oldsmobile Bravada for sale near you
2 of 2 listings
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $2,288563 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $2,995990 mi away
Looks nice, but not a reliable ride
Nothing_But_Bad_Luck, 02/04/2003
1997 Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We've had nothing but bad luck with this vehicle. We purchased with only 12K miles and in the next 45K miles we've had a rebuilt transmission, a new transmission, a new radiator, a new water pump, a new alternator, problems with the fuel guage, etc. This vehicle still has less than 70K miles and we've had all these problems. I've lost any hope that US automakers can build a quality product.
1997 Olds Bravada
AKlein, 06/20/2005
1997 Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall a great SUV. Worst part is the fuel consumption. Seem to get only about 22-24 mpg on highway. I have had lots of A/C problems and cant solve the problem even with repeated visits to dealership. Wipers also seem to choose when to stop working.
Happy owner
Carl, 04/17/2010
1997 Oldsmobile Bravada 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Feel lucky and happy I bought my Bravada at a VERY GOOD PRICE 4 years ago. It needed brakes and tires when I bought it. That's all I've done to the car. Now the service light came on and dealer can't fix it after spending $1000. Runs great! Paint is better than newer cars on the road. I'm amazed at all the extras it came with it, all power moon roof, driver seat windows mirrors and ALL WORKS!