1994 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA

3 recalls, 116 complaints - 23 TSBs

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
06E041000 May 18, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PR... Read more
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.
7,800 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: R&B, INC.
94V117000 Jun 24, 1994
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH THE WRONG OWNER'S MANUAL, AND, THEREFORE, THE CORRECT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY BELT USAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE OWNER. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence
UNBELTED OCCUPANTS OR OCCUPANTS USING SAFETY BELTS INCORRECTLY ARE MORE AT RISK OF INJURY THAN THOSE USING THE SAFETY BELT IN THE CORRECT MANNER IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
OWNERS AND OLDSMOBILE DEALERS ARE BEING MAILED THE CORRECT 1994 OLDSMOBILE BRAVURA OWNER'S MANUAL AND WILL BE ASKED TO INSTALL IT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT AND REMOVE AND DISCARD THE INCORRECT OWNER'S MANUAL.
6,315 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

116 total complaints 20 crashes 3 fires 8 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP57
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE2
TIRES2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Oct 20, 2008
Incident date: Dec 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DRIVES OVER A DAMP PATCH ON THE ROAD AND APPLIES THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THROUGH ON... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Apr 9, 2004
Incident date: Apr 7, 2004
FUEL PUMP/ AFTER DRIVING UP A HILL I WENT TO MERGE INTO A LANE, MY CAR STALLED LOSING ALL POWER AS A CAR NEARLY RE -ENDED US I QUICKLY STARTED IT AGAIN TO IMMEDIATEDLY STALL AGAIN. TOW TRUCK CAME AND IT SITS AT THE HOUSE UNTIL I GET SOME ANSWERS. I ALSO DON'T UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE EGR VALVE RECALL I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Apr 9, 2004
Incident date: Apr 7, 2004
FUEL PUMP/ AFTER DRIVING UP A HILL I WENT TO MERGE INTO A LANE, MY CAR STALLED LOSING ALL POWER AS A CAR NEARLY RE -ENDED US I QUICKLY STARTED IT AGAIN TO IMMEDIATEDLY STALL AGAIN. TOW TRUCK CAME AND IT SITS AT THE HOUSE UNTIL I GET SOME ANSWERS. I ALSO DON'T UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE EGR VALVE RECALL I... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Feb 20, 2004
Incident date: Feb 12, 2004
FRONT IMPACT TO SUV LEADING TO ENGINE BURSTING INTO FLAMES, KILLING OCCUPANT! FUEL LINES RUPTURED AND SPRAYED HOT MOTOR WITH PRESSURIZED FUEL! DRIVER WAS ALIVE AFTER IMPACT! DRIVER COULD NOT EXIT SUV DUE TO BODY DAMAGE FROM IMPACT! IN WHICH SUV BURST INTO FLAMES BURNNING DRIVER ALIVE!*AK
Crash Fire 1 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 24, 2003
Incident date: Jul 17, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS THERE WERE BRAKE PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE ABS BRAKES SENSORS ON THE FRONT WHEELS. AS THE DIRT GUARD RUSTED, PARTICLES OF THE PLATE HAD FALLEN AND RUINED THE SPEED SENSOR AND CAUSED FALSE SIGNALS TO THE COMPUTER WHI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 11, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
THE BRAKE LIGHT INDICATION FLASHED WHILE DRIVING, AND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK THE YELLOW ABS LIGHT BLINKED, THEN THE RED BRAKE LIGHT BLINKED WHEN THECONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER FOUND ON THE INTERNET, THAT ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 29, 2003
Incident date: Apr 28, 2003
THE VEHICLES ACCELERATOR STUCK AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SURGE EVEN WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TWO DAYS LATER THE ACCELERATOR WAS STILL STUCK AND TIRES JUST SPIN. *NLM
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT Sep 26, 2002
Incident date: Sep 14, 2002
CAR JACK BENT CAUSING VEHICLE TO CRASH ONTO FRAME. *MR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 5, 2002
Incident date: May 22, 2002
AT 13 MPH, THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ENGINE REVVED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 68 MPH. AS SOON AS THE CONSUMER TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE BRAKES THE ENGINE REVVED UP. THE VEHICLE HIT A FIRE TRUCK, THE CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES TO FACE, AND 5 OTHER PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE CRASH. TH... Read more
Crash 6 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT Jun 17, 2002
Incident date: Jun 11, 2002
TIRE BLEW OUT COMPLETELY; THE SIDE TOTALLY BLEW AWAY FROM THE TIRE; MY SON WAS DRIVING DOWN I25 AT 75MPH AND HE HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SWERVING AND HE GOT IT PULLED OVER AND STOPPED. HE HAD JUST STARTED TO PASS ANOTHER SMALLER VEHICLE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 14, 2002
THE DRIVER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURES WHILE DRIVING NONE OF WHICH HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE DEALER REPLACED THE SPEED SENSOR BUT THE BRAKE FAILURE REOCCURED THREE WEEKS LATER.NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 16, 2001
THE DRIVER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURES WHILE DRIVING NONE OF WHICH HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE DEALER REPLACED THE SPEED SENSOR BUT THE BRAKE FAILURE REOCCURED THREE WEEKS LATER.NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
THROTTLE CABLE BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSTION, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. CONSUMER STATED THAT PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. MECHANIC REMOVED A RUBBER PIECE STUCK IN AIR INTAKE. *AK BELT AND WATER PUMP FAILED AND REPLACED. *YH
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
THROTTLE CABLE BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSTION, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. CONSUMER STATED THAT PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. MECHANIC REMOVED A RUBBER PIECE STUCK IN AIR INTAKE. *AK BELT AND WATER PUMP FAILED AND REPLACED. *YH
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
THROTTLE CABLE BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSTION, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. CONSUMER STATED THAT PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. MECHANIC REMOVED A RUBBER PIECE STUCK IN AIR INTAKE. *AK BELT AND WATER PUMP FAILED AND REPLACED. *YH
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Jun 18, 2001
CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP AT 15MPH ,APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE TOOK AT LEAST TWICE AS LONG TO STOP.ENGINE TURNED OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS TRYING TO STOP. CONSUMER WILL BE CONTACTING A MECHANIC TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 18, 2001
CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP AT 15MPH ,APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE TOOK AT LEAST TWICE AS LONG TO STOP.ENGINE TURNED OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS TRYING TO STOP. CONSUMER WILL BE CONTACTING A MECHANIC TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 19, 2000
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING STOPPING PROBLEMS WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. *SLC
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Oct 26, 2000
WIPERS WILL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN ON LOW OR HIGH OR COMPLETLY STOP IN MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD, THEY WILL COME ON WHEN WIPER SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION THIS HAPPENS MOST WHEN VEHICLE IS WET .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
NO SUMMARY
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
NO SUMMARY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 25, 2000
Incident date: Jul 2, 2000
BRAKES FAILED TO STOP CAR. REAL HARD TO PUSH DOWN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 15, 2000
ON OCCASION, BRAKES FAILS AND ENGINE REVS WHEN BRAKES ARE USED AT SLOW SPEEDS. I THOUGHT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS IN AUGUST 1999, BUT I NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING. IT WAS ON THE NEWS. THERE IS NO SPECIAL TIME THIS OCCURS, NOR IS THERE ANY WARNING BEFORE IT HAPPENS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 15, 2000
ON OCCASION, BRAKES FAILS AND ENGINE REVS WHEN BRAKES ARE USED AT SLOW SPEEDS. I THOUGHT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS IN AUGUST 1999, BUT I NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING. IT WAS ON THE NEWS. THERE IS NO SPECIAL TIME THIS OCCURS, NOR IS THERE ANY WARNING BEFORE IT HAPPENS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) May 8, 2000
Incident date: Nov 7, 1998
THE EGR VALVE FAILURE CAUSED THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INJECTOR UNIT TO FAIL, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Apr 5, 2000
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH A FUSE SHORTING OUT, CAUSING ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS/POWER TRUNK/ POWER MIRRORS/ HORN, AND FOG LIGHTS TO CONTINUALLY BLOW OUT WITHIN A WEEK OR LESS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPLACED FUSE. ALSO, INFORMED CONSUMER THAT EVERYTHING WAS OKAY, BUT WOULD NOT RUN AN ELECTRICAL TEST. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 4, 2000
Incident date: Apr 4, 1994
COSNUMER HAS TO STAND ON BRAKES TO GET THEM TO STOP VEHICLE. BRAKES DO NOT STOP VEHICLE THE WAY THAT THEY SHOULD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 26, 2000
THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SAME BRAKE SYSTEM FOR BLAZERS BUT NOT FOR THIS AUTO. THERE IS A TECH BULLITEN. BUT THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS ALL THE TIME WHEN STOPPING ON A BUMPY SURFACE. THE BRAKES FAIL & THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. I WANT TO KNOW WHY THERE IS A RECALL ON THE BLAZERS WITH THE SAME ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 16, 2000
Incident date: Mar 15, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 15, 2000
THERE IS A SEVICE BULLETIN ABOUT THIS & I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT TO DO. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 15, 2000
THERE IS A SEVICE BULLETIN ABOUT THIS & I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT TO DO. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 13, 2000
Incident date: Jan 10, 2000
KELSEY HAYES ABS BRAKES FAILED, FIXED AND FAILED THE FOLLOWING MONTH FEB/2000. *MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Mar 11, 2000
Incident date: Mar 31, 1997
SAME PROBLEM--SEE SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 566305, FIRST REAIR DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, GM OFFERED NO RELIEF TO CORRECT THE SAME PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 24, 2000
Incident date: Mar 24, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING A DEER, SLAMMED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. A FRIEND SCANNED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE HYDRAULIC ELECTRICAL CONTROL UNIT NEEDED WORKING ON, AND SPEED SENSORS NEEDED TO BE LOOKED AT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 9, 2000
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD AND RESISTS APPLICATION, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 24, 2000
WHEN APPYLING ABS BRAKES ON WET PAVEMENT PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 21, 1999
Incident date: Dec 20, 1999
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED ON WET PAVEMENTS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH CAUSED A COLLISION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Nov 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Sep 19, 1999
WIPER SWICTH SMOKED - REPLACED - NOW WIPERS COME ON WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL/ ABS BRAKES LOCK AT LOW SPEED WHILE TURNING ON BUMPY ROAD/ FRONT DISC BRAKES REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 78,000 MILES
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Sep 19, 1999
WIPER SWICTH SMOKED - REPLACED - NOW WIPERS COME ON WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL/ ABS BRAKES LOCK AT LOW SPEED WHILE TURNING ON BUMPY ROAD/ FRONT DISC BRAKES REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 78,000 MILES
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Sep 19, 1999
WIPER SWICTH SMOKED - REPLACED - NOW WIPERS COME ON WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL/ ABS BRAKES LOCK AT LOW SPEED WHILE TURNING ON BUMPY ROAD/ FRONT DISC BRAKES REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 78,000 MILES
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 14, 1999
Incident date: Dec 15, 1998
ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ABS BRAKE. WHEN APPLIED PEDAL WOULD GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND SLOWLY RISE BACK UP. AFTER RETURNING, CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PUMP BRAKE PEDAL TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP. THIS POSES A DANGER OF A VEHICLE COLLISION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 1, 1999
Incident date: Oct 2, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 1, 1999
Incident date: Oct 2, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Aug 17, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1999
ABS BRAKES ENGAGED ENTERING INTERSECTION AND FAILED TO STOP CAR. LUCKILY NO APPROACHING TRAFFIC. THEY HAVE ENGAGED IN SIMILAR WAY 3 TIMES IN TOTAL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Aug 12, 1999
Incident date: Aug 7, 1999
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND APPLING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES GRIND. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 11, 1999
Incident date: Jul 2, 1999
VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. DRIVER APPLYED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN UNTIL 15 SECONDS LATER. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND ISSUED A TSB BULLETIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *YC
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Aug 5, 1999
Incident date: Aug 5, 1995
BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL, OR IF THE VEHICLE GOES OVER ANY BUMPS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 5, 1999
Incident date: Aug 5, 1995
BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL, OR IF THE VEHICLE GOES OVER ANY BUMPS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 26, 1999
Incident date: May 22, 1999
BRAKE SPEED SENSOR WOULD LOCK AND VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE. WOULD TAKE AWAY THE BRAKING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS NEEDED. *AK

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA

23 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
020730024A Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
02015 Jan 1, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING. *MR
990730016A Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
000601023A Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE, UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. *TT
000601019 Oct 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AFTER A GM GOODWRENCH REMANUFACTURED 4.3L V6 ENGINE IS INSTALLED. *TT
996101002 Jan 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON NO START, HARD START, ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, SURGE, OR OTHER DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS RELATED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. *TT
240699 Jul 24, 1999
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SUBJECT REGARDING ABS 3-SENSOR EBC4 - SPECIAL POLICY. *TT
98464102A Oct 1, 1998
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
CONDITIONS WITH FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT CV BOOT TORN OR CRACKED. *YC
676537 Jun 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INTERMITTENT HESTIATIONS, LOW POWER, AND ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE IN COLD TEMPERATURES (REPLACE PCM). *TW
566305 Aug 1, 1995
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VEHICLE DOES NOT START READILY UPON CRANKING (REPLACE FUEL PUMP RELAY). *SD
GM561204 Apr 1, 1995
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
WATER LEAK AT THE A/C RECIRCULATION DOOR (INSTALL NEW HOOD HINGE SEAL). *TW
GM161514 Apr 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
END GATE LATCH RATTLE (INSTALL REVISED STRIKER). *TW
576503 Mar 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN
576503 Mar 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
LIGHT SURGE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DURING LIGHT THROTTLE. *TW
464102 Dec 1, 1994
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT CV BOOT TORN OR CRACKED. *TW
3325 Oct 26, 2005
130000 VISIBILITY
POWER DOOR MIRROR INOPERATIVE AFTER REPLACING MIRROR. *SC

OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA across all model years (1991, 2004).

44 Total Recalls
1,350 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
123 Reported Crashes
54 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2004 2 23 View
2003 7 37 View
2002 10 337 View
2001 1 47 View
2000 3 104 View
1999 0 99 View
1998 2 139 View
1997 3 158 View
1996 5 104 View
1995 1 2 View
1994 (current) 3 116
1993 2 54 View
1992 2 65 View
1991 3 61 View

Other OLDSMOBILE Models

Model Recalls Complaints
CUTLASS 101 2,253 View
SILHOUETTE 77 1,287 View
88 46 1,228 View
98 41 417 View
OMEGA 36 5 View
INTRIGUE 32 1,608 View
TORONADO 27 45 View
ALERO 21 2,936 View