1993 Oldsmobile Bravada: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 43 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (58% 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 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle failed to start as if it was not getting fuel. Although the dealer was alerted, no inspections were made. There is a NHTSA recall, # 06e041000, regarding the fuel system gasoline delivery hoses, lines/piping and fittings. The VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer has been alerted.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2006
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 oldsmobile bravada. While driving 65 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but would not move. The failure only occurred at speeds greater than 65 mph. The brake pedal would eventually depress. The dealer was unable to duplicate or repair the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000 and current mileage is 158,809.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2003
“Consumer stated that despite having had almost all the brake system replaced with new parts, she had a near fatal accident due to brake failure. While traveling 40-45 mph brake failed and consumer hit a van on the back left corner with the right front corner and her vehicle was totaled. *yd”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2001
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“Uncontrolled vehicle acceleration at about 45mph. Gas pedal/throttle felt like it was at approximately half travel and brake pedal was extremely stiff and unresponsive with severely reduced brake effectiveness. Problem cleared up within about 10 seconds with return of normal throttle control and brake effectiveness and brake pedal feel. Cruise control was turned completely off during this time.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2001
“While driving the vehicle began to smoke then caught fire, prior to the fire the cd player started acting up, the battery became low and smoke began pouring out of the left side of the hood (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2001
“The fuel injection system began giving us trouble after we had a tune-up. Our gas mileage became live 15 miles to a full tank of gas.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2000
“Intermittently the brakes lock up and become hard resulting in extended stopping distances. The dealer has replaced the brake booster. Mjs”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 1999
“While driving driveshaft broke 3 times which may cause driver to lose control of vehicle, and may lead to a crash. Please provide further information.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · May 1999
“Ea94038; in dry conditions and while driving 15 mph ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which could result in a crash. *ak the incident occured twice in trying to stop at light and on slowing down to make a turn. *yh”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 1999
“While driving vehicle about 30 to 35 mph on a city street, a vehicle stopped in front of consumer's vehicle. When consumer tried to step on brakes they did not respond, rearending the other vehicle in a crash. The dealer was contacted and they said this type of problem had happend before. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 1998
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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 PROPER TORQUE.
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.
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).
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1993 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (58% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 140,894 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. 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.