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Oldsmobile Bravada

Report: Air Compressor for Rear Air Springs May Fail

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Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003, 2004

Average Mileage: 111,087 mi (13,000 mi - 200,000 mi)

On vehicles equipped with rear air springs, the air compressor may fail causing the rear suspension to sit low.

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 125,000 mi

My suspension is sitting low in the back and my car is really bouncy.

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Visitor, 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 94,000 mi

rear suspence air ride compressor failed. The rear of the vehicle droped down.

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pchimney, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 59,547 mi

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The rear end drops on the tires and if you start the car it will rise but then by the end of the day it drops (like a low rider cars)

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 13,000 mi

Rear suspension went out, and now sags to the ground making for a terrible drive.

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 111,000 mi

Yes I have also had this problem. I have replace the rear passanger punp and now am having problems with the rear driver side.

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 75,000 mi

removed airbags and replaced with springs

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

My air lifts in the back fail while driving. My tires rub. I was stuck on the interstate for 20 minutes and eventually I drove home and parked it. This is definitely not safe at all.

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 145,000 mi

I have the same problem. The rear goes down from time to time. When riding down the road I can feel the back getting low. When it does, the ride is very bouncy and very uncomfortable. When I stop and turn off the engine for a few minutes the back rises up again and the ride is smooth sailing. The air compressor for the rear may go out for a few days or I may not have that problem again for a few days or even weeks. Its very frustrating!!!!

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BLP, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 90,000 mi

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Compressor stopped filling and vehicle sat flat. Was very bouncy and rough riding until I got home. Considering the price of a new pump at $500 my husband decided to put air shock kit into the vehicle which we pump up if needed with an auto air compressor. This seems to work unless one of the shocks gets a hole in it or the valve stem leaks. Very inconvenient and will be hard to sell or trade it without this feature. Know of at least 2 other Bravadas--same year 2002 that this has been an issue. One person had her son install a shock and spring kit. Still not the same smooth ride as with the compressor.

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 65,000 mi

deflates when sitting and engine turned off. Inflates within about 20 seconds of starting engine.

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

My air lifts in the back fail while driving. My tires rub. I was stuck on the interstate for 20 minutes and eventually I drove home and parked it. This is definitely not safe at all.

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 145,000 mi

I have the same problem. The rear goes down from time to time. When riding down the road I can feel the back getting low. When it does, the ride is very bouncy and very uncomfortable. When I stop and turn off the engine for a few minutes the back rises up again and the ride is smooth sailing. The air compressor for the rear may go out for a few days or I may not have that problem again for a few days or even weeks. Its very frustrating!!!!

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BLP, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 90,000 mi

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Compressor stopped filling and vehicle sat flat. Was very bouncy and rough riding until I got home. Considering the price of a new pump at $500 my husband decided to put air shock kit into the vehicle which we pump up if needed with an auto air compressor. This seems to work unless one of the shocks gets a hole in it or the valve stem leaks. Very inconvenient and will be hard to sell or trade it without this feature. Know of at least 2 other Bravadas--same year 2002 that this has been an issue. One person had her son install a shock and spring kit. Still not the same smooth ride as with the compressor.

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 65,000 mi

deflates when sitting and engine turned off. Inflates within about 20 seconds of starting engine.

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 150,000 mi

Rear air ride failed. The rear end lowered itself and would not go back up. The flasher on the compressor flashes when there is a malfunction. Had to go out and buy an new one. No used to be found. Expensive to replace. But I love the vehicle. You gotta pay for your ride.

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 145,000 mi

When I turn my Bravada off it sinks down on the wheel wells. Then when I start it back up it raises back up.

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Visitor, 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 120,000 mi

truck sits super low and will not fill up

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Visitor, 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 138,000 mi

sits low in the back after aired up it loses pressure

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 200,000 mi

every morning when i go to get into my car the air is out of the bags but il let it run and it will fill up with in a few minutes

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Visitor, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 175,000 mi

after replacing rear air bag suspension, it has started drooping. Won't hold air and deflates.

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