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1997 Oldsmobile Bravada TSBs

83 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories

Engine

22 bulletins
634815

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS...

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ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. *TT

634218

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

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NLM

628938

INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE,...

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UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. *TT

628905

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER SETTING OVERNIGHT.

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*TT

627839

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

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(1996-2000 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCK MODELS) *YH

623086

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR...

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THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT

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.

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*ET

619716

INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE REPLACEMENT.

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*TT

611277

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR...

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THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT

609717

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR...

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THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT

609696

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

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*TT

609582

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

606523

CONDITIONS WITH HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS, AND RUST IN THE COOLANT SYSTEM.

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*TT

54332

EXPERIENCING ENGINE NOISE.

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*YC

52601

ENGINE NOISE (INSTALL VALVE STEM OIL SEAL).

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*TW

52347

ENGINE ROUGH, MISS, AND OXYGEN SENSOR DTC'S (REPLACE OXYGEN SENSOR JUMPER HARNESS).

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*TW

51355

DTC P0442 CAUSED BY A EVEAP VENT (SOLENOID) VALVE LEAK.

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*AK

10007717

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET.

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* MJ

10004371

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE.

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*TT

10004301

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE.

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*TT

10001298

ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, AND/OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT.

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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T MODELS. *TT

10001125

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURES.

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*TT

Transmission

11 bulletins
634999

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE.

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*TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

619742

THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE...

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PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT

619741

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

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*TT

619393

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TRANSMISSION STUCK IN THIRD GEAR, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE.

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*TT UPDATED *EH 2006 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *SC

618141

A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION.

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*TT UPDATED *EH

615077

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING RUSTY TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR.

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*TT

6089191

A CONDITION WITH A RUSTY TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR / TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE.

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*TT

601414

TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN...

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TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *YC

10007838

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN.

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*TT

10005566

4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION.

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*TT

10004354

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

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*TT

Body & Paint

9 bulletins
634823

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF HAS SOME RUST FORMING.

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*TT

629470

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF HAS SOME RUST FORMING.

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*TT

628854

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION.

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*TT

628512

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

627489

INFORMATION REGARDING REAR ROOF PERFORATION.

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*YH

625268

SUBJECT ON HOOD HINGE RATTLE COMING FROM EITHER OR BOTH FRONT CORNERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEAR THE HOOD HINGE AREAS...

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FOR 1995 - 2002 PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS. *ET

603166

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUNROOF BUILT WITHIN CERTAIN VIN BREAKPOINTS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING.

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*TT

54065

COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).

10017164

POWER DOOR MIRROR INOPERATIVE AFTER REPLACING MIRROR.

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*SC

Fuel System

8 bulletins
634729

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN EXHAUST BOOM / GROAN NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

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*TT

628393

SUBJECT REGARDING EXHAUST SYSTEM RUMBLE / RATTLE NOISE.

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*JG

628070

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM.

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*TT

10208027

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10171318

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10157018

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10137901

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

10113443

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

Other

7 bulletins
634506

SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE.

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*TT

625141

CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SEAT RECLINER HANDLE IS STRIPPED.

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*JG

619027

SUBJECT REGARDING THE NEW RECLINCER ASSEMBLY.

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*TT

609641

PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR CANNOT BE REMOVED.

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YD

6091427

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HARD, NO, OR SLOW START, BACKFIRE OR KICKBACK DURING CRANK / START, GRINDING OR UNUSUAL...

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NOISES DURING CRANK, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0338. *TT

602753

CONDITIONS WITH FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT CV BOOT TORN OR CRACKED.

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*YC

10004129

SUPPLEMENT TOOL - DRIVERS SAFETY BELT BUCKLE 03020.

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*TT

Infotainment

6 bulletins
10168979

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.

10165876

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.

10141381

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

10114947

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

10114924

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

10012745

INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.

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*EH

Brakes

4 bulletins
626507

SUBJECT REGARDING NECESSARY RESURFACING OF THE PARK BRAKE DRUM.

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*JG

10006961

POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING.

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*MR

10000749

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY.

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*TT

10000062

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS.

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*TT

Lighting

4 bulletins
6088752

CONCERNS WITH INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING.

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*TT

604216

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING INSUFFICIENT REAR SEAT LIGHTING.

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*TT

52581

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON, POOR DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS (PERFORM FLASH CALIBRATION).

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*TW

10009647

DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK.

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*TT

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

4 bulletins
10248444

Vehicle Recalls

10166638

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

10154641

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

10138060

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Electrical

3 bulletins
51275

ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE IN MOBILE (TWO-WAY) RADIO (REPROGRAM VCM-A).

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*TW

10246631

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

10002567

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE DUE TO CRACKED BOULDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD.

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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 PLACED IN SERVICE REGARDLESS OF OWNERSHIP OR FOR THESE VEHICLES CURRENTLY OUTSIDE OF THIS COVERAGE UNTIL FEBRUARY 29, 2004. *TT

Suspension

2 bulletins
628913

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT 01049 FOR UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT.

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*TT

628527

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR FOUR-WHEEL AND ALL-WHEEL UTILITY VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS...

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THAT SEPARATE AT A LOWER MILEAGE THAN EXPECTED BY CUSTOMERS. *TT

Steering

1 bulletin
601901

SUBJECT ON ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE DUE TO POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MISALIGNMENT.

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*YC

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
10082506

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT...

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A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.

HVAC & Climate

1 bulletin
10010270

HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF.

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*TT