no report yet
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. THE REAR BELTS MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT INCREASING THE RISK OF PESONAL INJURY.
1991 Oldsmobile BravadaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2004. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada has problems
44 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
26Service brakes, hydraulic3 crash/fire/injury
3Suspension
3Service brakes, air
3Power train
3Seat belts
2Electrical system
2Seats
2Steering
2Vehicle speed control
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 26 | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1991 Oldsmobile Bravada recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, AN OUT OF POSTIONSEAL COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301.SPILLED FUEL COULD IGNITE…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Oldsmobile.
Best & worst years
1991 vs. every other Bravada year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bravada median. How we score
'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1991 Oldsmobile Bravada safety ratings
1991 Oldsmobile Bravada 4-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada, and the recalls they led to.
- ABS BRAKING SYSTEMLed to recall 99I006000
- REAR SEAT BELT FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What Bravada owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
GRANTED MY VEHICLE IS OLD BUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAS KEPT IT IN EXCELLENT SHAPE OTHER THAN THE PAINTING PEELING WHICH I SEE IS ONE OF THE PROBLEMS PPL ARE HAVING MY MAIN CONCERN IS MY ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH THE LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON AND OFF AND SOMETIMES STAYING ON.
ABS LIGHT COMES ON, PERFORMED SYSTEM CHECK, ECM MALFUNCTION, REPLACED B.P.M.V. WITH E.C.U, REPLACED BRAKE FLUID IN ENTIRE SYSTEM, ADJUST REAR BRAKES. FLUID LEAKING FROM LEFT REAR AXLE, REPLACE L/REAR AXLE SEAL AND BRAKE SHOES BOTH SIDE S LEFT REAR AXLE SHAFT FAULTY AND CONTAMINATED BRAKE SHOES,…
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, EXCESSIVE PEDAL EFFORT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH. TT CONSUMER STATES THIS VEHICLE HAS A 1992 ABS BECAUSE THE FIRST SYSTEM FAILED TO WORK IN MARCH 1992, IT TOOK THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 6-8 WEEKS TO FIND A UNIT AT THE TIME OF REPAIR, THERE WERE NO BRAKING LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE,…
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