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1GHDT13W9V2705528 — 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

1997 Oldsmobile Bravada

Lot #41583837 · VIN 1GHDT13W9V2705528

🇺🇸 IAAINormal Wear & TearKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, Normal Wear & Tear, IAAI, VIN 1GHDT13W9V2705528 · photo 1 of 11

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Auction IAAI · Lot #41583837

Final bid25 USDMarket value of the intact car in the US: 750 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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✓ We inspect the lot on request — specialist video report✓ Fixed $500 commission, no hidden fees✓ Delivery + turnkey customs clearance in 45–60 days

Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine13 279 USD – 13 679 USD≈ 597 365 – 615 359 ₴

1 · Bid500 USD

2 · Auction fees & documents540 USD

3 · Shipping USA → Klaipeda1 350 USD – 1 750 USD

4 · Customs clearance9 539 USD

5 · Broker & delivery to Ukraine1 350 USD

Total13 279 USD – 13 679 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1GHDT13W9V2705528 history

1 time

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PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#41583837You are here

IAAI

Feb 27, 2025

Sold

25 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Oldsmobile Bravada 1997

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 122. Of these — crashes: 6, fires: 7.

Most-reported systems

Electrical System
21
Power Train
18
Suspension
17
Engine And Engine Cooling
16
Fuel System
15
Visibility
15

Official recalls

Suspension
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. FAILURE OF AN UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY COULD OCCUR DUE TO CORROSION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
NHTSA campaign: 01V200000
Suspension
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1996-1997 4-WHEEL DRIVE CHEVROLET BLAZER, GMC JIMMY, AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OWNERS HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS THAT HAVE SEPARATED. GM IS PROVIDING A SPECIAL POLICY TO THESE OWNERS TO COVER UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT IF THE CUSTOMER FOLLOWED THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR THE CHASSIS LUBRICATION AND THE VEHICLE STILL REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS DUE TO SEPARATION.
Remedy: GM HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. THIS SPECIAL POLICY IS FOR A PERIOD OF 8 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, FROM THE DATE THE VHEICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PLACED IN SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF OWNERSHIP. THE UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT, DUE TO SEPARATION, WILL BE MADE AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER DURING THIS PERIOD. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-862-4389, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
NHTSA campaign: 01I018000
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