2000 Oldsmobile Bravada from North America - Comments

I own a 2000 Bravada with 57,000 miles on it (it was pre-owned).

About three months ago there was a little pop under the hood and the car died in the middle of an intersection. Right before it died, all of the gauges went crazy, then nothing. It wouldn't start. Had it towed to the service station and they said it was the fuel pump. Replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter, and one month later the Service Engine light came on and a few miles later, DEAD again. I had it towed again and was told it was the fuel pump (again). It was replaced at no cost to me.

About three weeks after that the vehicle started over heating on short (four mile drives), it was the radiator.

Yesterday, less than one month later, the car died in the middle of a busy intersection, I'm thinking it is the fuel pump again because when I put my foot on the gas there was nothing, no power, nothing, then it died but no warning lights came on. Also, I don't have any heat.

Does anyone know what's going on? I was thinking of taking it to the dealer but I have so much money invested at my service station and I think they should replace the fuel pump again. I'm scared silly to drive it because there is no warning when it dies.

Two days ago I spent $800.00 for new tires so I really hate to sell it, plus, aside from these last three months (I've had it for four years), I've had no problems and I do love the vehicle, it has all the bells and whistles on it and it handles great in all kinds of weather and it's in beautiful condition. Can anyone help this lady in distress?

Have you considered replacing the ignition switch?

Rather then replace your doors because of worn pins, go to the parts store and get a pin and bushing set for about $5.00 per door. They also have a spring compressor to remove the spring.

If there worn in to the hinge it self, have them spot welded and redrilled.

Most cooling systems problems are do to the GM, DEX-COOL Antifreeze. They clam it's good for 50,000 miles. "NOT". If you look in your radiator most of you will find that it has turned to a rusty colored mud. Quick fix - drain flush every 2 years.

Who ever sent in about the transfer case fluid, THANK YOU.

I was going to take a look at that this weekend.

I changed the Auto Track II transfer case oil in my 2000 Bravada and could tell a big difference within the first mile.

I thank you again for letting me know about this quick fix and saving me about $800.00.