Faults:

Wipers worked when they wanted to. Replaced wiper motor.

Tape deck quit working.

CD player works OK, but overheats and quits playing CDs.

Have to replace battery at least twice a year.

Transmission has gone out.

General Comments:

I'll never buy another Oldsmobile or GM product ever again. They are overpriced and more headache than anything.

I have to replace the battery at least twice a year. I tried to do a tune up on it, and realized that they made the Bravada so you couldn't do it yourself. I took it to the local dealer and they charged me $400, and didn't even change the plug wires.

They made this vehicle so you would have to take it to a dealer to have it worked on. Not good business practice. If I spend that much money on a vehicle, I would like to be able to do simple maintenance on it.

I'll never buy another American made car again. I'm getting a Toyota!

Faults:

I have had to replace the battery twice, at about 3 year intervals. This may have been caused by overcharging as the voltage was usually at about 14.5V with the engine running.

The alternator failed (no output, but not seized) after about 6 years and 60K miles.

The water pump started leaking after about 7 years and 66K miles.

The AWD control module failed after about 5 years and 60K miles.

The cassette player failed (cassette still stuck in player) after 6 years. The CD player and radio are still working.

The AC compressor is making some unusual noises when the clutch is engaged, but the AC is still cooling adequately. I first noticed this noise after 6 years and 60K miles.

General Comments:

This car handles and performs well for an SUV.

The interior is reasonably quiet and the ride is not harsh, unlike many SUVs made at that time.

Fuel economy is mediocre with an average of about 16 MPG. I've gotten up to 20 MPG on the freeway only, but city MPG is near 12.

Front seats are very comfortable and among the best I've seen in any vehicle.

Faults:

Transmission went out at 71,000 miles, and the dealer says that they know there was a defect with the transmission, but they will not cover the cost for the repair.

Windshield wiper problems.

Headlights not working.

AWD problems.

Cooling system problems.

Control arm & ball joint problems.

And the list just goes on & on.

General Comments:

Everyone that has had problems with Blazer, Jimmy, & Bravada needs to file a complaint with www.nhtsa.dot.gov. Don't let GM get away with this. Some of these problems should have been recalled.