Oldsmobile Bravada P0421 Code: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0421 is a relatively rare OBDII trouble code.   It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Oldsmobile Bravada as it would any other vehicle. It is technically defined as “Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency → Below Threshold (Bank 1)”. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your Oldsmobile Bravada’s catalytic converter is not scrubbing pollutants efficiently … Read more

Oldsmobile Bravada P0496 OBDII Code Diagnosis

One of the most common trouble codes with the Oldsmobile Bravada is the P0496 code. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your Bravada into an OBDII scanner. Below, you’ll find the most common symptoms and ways to diagnose the P0496 in your Oldsmobile Bravada. Good Luck!   … Read more

Oldsmobile Bravada P0500: VSS – Circuit Malfunction

  P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Oldsmobile Bravada‘s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS sends a signal to the engine’s computer letting it know how fast that the vehicle is going. The Bravada uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and … Read more

Oldsmobile Bravada P0440: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

The P0440 code is a common trouble code that many Oldsmobile Bravada owners may encounter. It indicates that there is an issue with the vehicle’s Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system. Specifically, the EVAP system is malfunctioning. A variety of causes can trigger the P0440 code, with the most common one being a loose or damaged … Read more

Oldsmobile Bravada P0403:EGR→ Circuit Malfunction

P0403 is a very common trouble code. It is a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Oldsmobile Bravada as it would any other vehicle. It affects the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation System and technically means: P0403: EGR→ Circuit Malfunction A circuit malfunction implies that there is a wiring problem … Read more

Oldsmobile Bravada P0171: Causes, Diagnosis, + How to Fix

One of the most common trouble codes with the Oldsmobile Bravada is P0171. It indicates that your Oldsmobile Bravada is running lean on the bank one side.  It’s the most common air/fuel mixture-related code. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common codes. The most … Read more