Automotive
When General Motors decided to retire the Oldsmobile brand, it was clear that budget cuts and badge engineering had taken priority over innovation. The final vehicle to wear the Oldsmobile badge - the Bravada - launched just days before the brand’s official shutdown announcement in 2004. While the Bravada shared its DNA with the Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, and Saab 9-7X, it stood out with distinctive styling cues, including a unique chrome-accented front fascia and integrated turn signals in the side mirrors.
At SherlockLock, we recognize how these late-model Oldsmobiles - especially the Bravada - represent a transitional period in vehicle technology. While modern enough to include steering wheel controls, trip computers, and high-end finishes like leather and faux wood, the Bravada still relied on a generation of key and ignition systems that are now becoming outdated - but still widely used. This creates challenges for drivers who need key replacements or reprogramming, as dealerships often no longer support the brand.
Vehicles like the Bravada featured Vortec inline-six engines and traditional four-speed automatics, but the key systems - ranging from basic transponder setups to early remote fobs - still require specialized knowledge to service. SherlockLock stays ahead of the curve by continuing to support discontinued models with precision car key solutions, long after automakers stop doing so.
Even though the Bravada sold roughly 60,000 units before production ended, its legacy continues on the road - and so do the unique key systems tied to that era. Whether you’re driving a last-gen Oldsmobile or any GM vehicle from that transitional time, SherlockLock ensures you’re never stuck because of an obsolete or lost key.
Oldsmobile may be gone, but your ability to drive one confidently isn’t - thanks to SherlockLock.
