1994 Oldsmobile Bravada: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 91 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (67% of complaints); the 1992 and 1993 model years look more trouble-free.
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 91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 had replaced 4 times but it is not listed on the recall list (aka) silent recall. How many more are missing? *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 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”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2004
“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 which locked the brake pedal. *scc *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2003
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“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”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2003
“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 the plugged filters in the hydro/electric ABS unit must be replaced with the new modified unit. *scc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 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”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 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. The vehicle was totalled. *ak *scc”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2002
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2001
“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”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2000
“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”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 14 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 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).
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."
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1994 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
NHTSA has 91 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (67% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 114,000 miles or less.
Does the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada have open recalls?
3 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.