1999 Oldsmobile Bravada: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 60 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (15% of complaints); the 2001 model year looks more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
60
owner complaints
1
fire reports
78,500
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaigns1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)15% · 9 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)14% · 8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)10% · 6 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)10% · 6 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)8% · 5 complaints
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)7% · 4 complaints
“The veichle wants to flip over by itself when driving down the road the seat belts are twisted the radiator leaks here and there along with the transmission fluid and sometimes the oil leaks”Owner report · Wheels · Mar 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that the frame caused the front driver side tire to fail. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that the cross member that was connected to the frame, below the catalytic converter, had rusted and fractured in half. The manufacturer requested that the contact take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 145,000.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile bravada. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The contact shifted the gear selector into neutral and then into the park position to completely stop the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and brake fluid was dispensed into the reservoir. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they detected a fractured brake line. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2010
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile bravada. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a thump. He looked out his rear view mirror and noticed a tire rolling down the street in the opposite direction. He pulled to the side of the road and discovered that the cable underneath his vehicle, which holds the spare tire, failed. The current mileage was 103,000 and failure mileage was 102,900. Updated 07/16/08. *lj”Owner report · Equipment · Jun 2008
“Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at any speed, there was an increased stopping distance. The contact inspected the brakes, replaced the brake calipers and master cylinder, but the problem persisted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2006
“Vehicle made a loud sound. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for inspection, dealer informed consumer that engine was defective. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2005
“I have a 1999 oldsmobile bravada that has developed a serious leak in the oil lines (hoses) going to the oil cooler. I also owned a 2000 gmc sonoma that developed the same leaks while under warranty. My mechanic said they have replaced the oil lines on several vehicles with the 4.3 and 350 engines. They have also replaced 3 engines where the oil lines failed and the engine lost all oil. It seems this problem exists on nearly all if not all of gm's products using the rubber oil lines. Can anything be done to correct this problem or reimburse our repair costs due to an apparent defect? Not to mention the damage to the engines and garage floors. Thank you ron. *la”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2003
“The heater has failed to work this year at all. The system was flushed and radiator fluid changed with oldsmobile rated fluids. This vehicle has had no major problems and has been good other than seatbelts not locking and dome lights are inoperable. I am going to assume it could be the heater valve and get that replaced so hopefully that does the trick.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Nov 2003
“While driving t at 25 mph and with no warning accelerator pedal got stuck to the floorboard, causing the consumer to press on the brake pedal. Consumer turned the vehicle off, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer.*ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 2003
“Consumer states that brake rotors are wearing out, and when applying the brakes, vehicle will have a heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1999 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Body stylesSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
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Is the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
NHTSA has 60 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. The most complained-about area is power train (15% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 78,500 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.