no report yet
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
1996 Oldsmobile BravadaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 77 owner complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 14, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada has problems
77 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
30Service brakes, hydraulic4 crash/fire/injury
15Visibility
10Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system
8Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel system, gasoline
4Power train
3Wheels
3Structure
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 30 | 4 |
| Visibility | 15 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Suspension | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1996 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
Control arm: upper ball joint
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING OR STEERING LOSS, OR A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAK, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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
1996 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
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada safety ratings
1996 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
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada, and the recalls they led to.
- WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURELed to recall 03V-159
- ABS BRAKING SYSTEMLed to recall 99I006000
- UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTLed to recall 01I018000
In owners' words
What Bravada owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
PULLING OFF FROM A STOP CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POP. CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO DRIVE VEHICLE, HEARD ANOTHER POP, AND ABS KICKED IN. WHILE TURNING A CURVE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE FLOPPED INWARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
BRAKE PEDAL IS EXTREMELY HARD TO PRESS, IT GOES LOW TO THE FLOOR AND CAUSES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM GETS BETTER WHEN THEY PUT NEW PADS ON. THEN 5,000 TO 8,000 MILES IT HAPPENS ALL OVER AGAIN.*AK MECHANIC FOUND ROTORS TO BE HARD THEY WERE REMOVED AND CLEANED AND READJUSTED AND ALSO…
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ENGAGES WHEN IT IS NOT NEEDED, CAUSING AN INCREASE IN STOPPNIG DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
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