1991 Oldsmobile Bravada: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 44 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (52% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2003
“While driving the instrument panel began smoking and then caught fire. The dealer advised the consumer that the "electrical system" within the display shorted causing the fire. *ts *nlm”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2002
“Consumer was putting on seat belt when strap attachment anchor, that was bolted to vehicles floor came out of flooring, entire head section came apart from the bolt. Had broken in half. Vehicle was never in accident for problem to happen.*ak consumer has since replaced the fractured bolt.*slc”Owner report · Seat Belts · Nov 2001
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“Hile driving 20 mph the defective ABS braking system malfunctioned, had no braking ability. Both ABS and brake light came on and caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 1997
“Rear seat latch does not lock seat in place. Manufacurer has redesigned "kit" to fix problem for $400+ but will not admit that original latching mechanism is defective. Latch has been defective since our purchase at 70,000mi.”Owner report · Seats · Nov 1997
“Consumer replaced brake pads/rotors; turned master cylinder, and brakes were all replaced. When consumer applied brakes there was loud grinding noise. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 1997
“Ea 94 038/ ABS braking system: ongoing problem with ABS light sensor remaining on. When this occurred ABS would not operate. Dealer notifed, and repairs would be made at consumer cost of $1073.00. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 1997
“While driving 56 mph saw smoke coming from the hood without prior warning, 5 minutes later a fire had started around the altenator, which is safety-related defect. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 1997
“When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor , they did not perform. Owner had to coast to a stop. The dealer replaced the computer module . *ak at 33000 miles the ABS computer had to be replaced, consumer has had the front pads, retracter, and back shoes replaced, problem still exists. *slc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 1997
“Consumer placed the vehicle from park into reverse, applied force to the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor, causing the consumer to have a crash. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 1996
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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 CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
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).
VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION.
Remedy: REPLACE SENDER SEALS.
THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON CAN STICK IN THE UNLATCHED (DOWN) POSITION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS BECAUSE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAN MOVE INSIDE THE SEAT BELT COVER. IF THE COVER MOVES FAR ENOUGH, IT CAN CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION WITH THE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON. WHEN IT DOES, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CANNOT BE LATCHED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THREE REAR-SEAT BELT BUCKLES (ONE ASSEMBLY) WITH A NEW, REVISED DESIGN.
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Is the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (52% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 133,000 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.