1992 Oldsmobile Bravada

Routine

Owners filed 56 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the brakes. It has been recalled 2 times.

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Most common 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada problems

48 of the 56 complaints (86%) are about the brakes.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · brakes40
702
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components · brakes3
202
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads · brakes2
100
Service Brakes, Air › Antilock · brakes2
000
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline · engine2
010
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration1
000
Unknown or Other1
010
Suspension › Front1
000
Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and Attachment1
000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper · brakes1
000

2 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Fuel System, Gasoline06E043000
Filed May 19, 200688,303 vehiclesHoneywell International, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Risk. 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).

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings06E041000
Filed May 18, 20067,800 vehiclesR&b, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Risk. 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.

All 2 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Aug 15, 2001MI

THREE SEPARATE INCIDENTS OF TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. ONE RESULTED IN FAILURE TO YIELD AT A STOP SIGN. ROLLED INTO CROSS TRAFFIC. GM DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR EVEN AT OWNER'S EXPENSE BECAUSE IT IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. I REQUESTED A REPAIR THAT WAS DONE TO OTHER VEHICLES UNDER RECALL IN WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS CALIBRATED FOR PROPER WHEEL SPEED FEEDBACK. I WILL TRY ANOTHER DEALER

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Jun 3, 2001VA

TAPPING BRAKES DID NOT DIS-ENGAGE CRUISE, BUT CAUSED FURTHER ACCELERATION. BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. CAR EVENTUALLY HAD TO BE PLACED INTO NEUTRAL, AND EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE USED TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System
Filed May 26, 2001AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV VEHICLE. *AK

Unknown or OtherFire
Filed Jan 19, 2001PA

WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH NOTICED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF. PULLED INTO A SREVICE STATION AND IT WENT OUT. WITHIN SECOND VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE UNDER HOOD, LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVRD TO EXTINGUISH FIRE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Filed Jan 18, 2001CA

WAS TRAVELIING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE. VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE,AND LOST POWER. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Aug 25, 2000NY

STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY,PEDAL WENT CLEAR TO FLOOR ANTILOCK LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON NO LEAKS OF FLUID BRAKES ARE ALL FAIRLY NEW LIGHTS HAVE STAYED ON AND BRAKES DO NOT WORK RIGHT PEDAL STILL GOES TO FLOOR ,GOES TO DEALER 8/28/00TO BE PLUGGED IN ON COMPUTER,WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Apr 30, 2000WA

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Jan 10, 2000IN

ABS BRAKE MODULE FAILED. * AK

Service Brakes, Air › Antilock
Filed Dec 31, 1999CA

CONSUMER STATES WHEN TRAVLEING UPON MAKING A SUDDEN STOP CONSUMER NOTE THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR BOARD CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Dec 22, 1999CA

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Dec 21, 1999OK

ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH APPLYING BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 40-50 MPH; CONDITION CAUSES DELAY IN STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. CONDITION APPEARS NORMAL AT THIS TIME. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Dec 17, 1999MI

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH + ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Nov 19, 1999PA

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE.*AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Oct 20, 1999VA

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR ,AND THE ABS COMPUTER AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. DLR HAS SEEN. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Sep 23, 1999CO

EA94038, ABS BRAKE SYSTEM; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VAN DOES NOT STOP VERY QUICKLY. THIS IS MORE OF A PROBLEM WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED. THIS HAPPENS ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD SURFACE. ABS WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE NOVEMER OF 96. THE VAN HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE EBC4 UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE UNIT HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Service Brakes, Air › Antilock
Filed Jul 30, 1999NM

WHILE THE NHTSA INTERNET QUESTIONNAIRE RESTRICTS THE MANNER IN WHICH INCIDENTS CAN BE REPORTED, I HAVE EXPERIENCED MANY PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY '92 BRAVADA. I HAVE BROUGHT THESE TO THE ATTENTION OF MY DEALER ON SEVERAL WORK ORDERS, BUT HAVE CONSISTENTLY BEEN INFORMED THAT MY BRAKES FUNCTION "NORMALLY." THE PROBLEMS I HAVE EXPERIENCED REPEATEDLY INCLUDE I) ABILITY TO FULLY LOCK THE BRAKES ON ICY SURFACES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WITH STUDDED SNOW TIRES MOUNTED, AND II) EXPERIENCING A "HARD" PEDAL AND INADEQUATE BRAKING ACTION IN SPITE OF LITERALLY STANDING ON THE BRAKE ON DRY PAVEMENT. I CONSIDER THESE SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARDS, AND EMAILED OLDSMOBILE ABOUT THEM. THE RESPONSE WAS SIMPLY THAT MY VEHICLE HASN'T BEEN INCLUDED IN A RECALL FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, BUT WHEN AND IF IT IS, I SHOULD GET MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ASAP!

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Jul 29, 1999PA

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP. PLEASE PROVIDER FURHTER INFORMATION. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation ComponentsCrash
Filed Sep 18, 1998MA

WHILE APPYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REAR-END ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Aug 24, 1998CO

ABS BRAKES FAILED.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Jun 25, 1998CT

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR & VEHICLE DID NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT.*AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipCrash1 injured
Filed Jun 16, 1998NE

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN A PANIC STOP, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Jun 9, 1998OR

WHEN BRAKES WERE PRESSED HARD TO COME TO A QUICK STOP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, THEN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED SLOWING DOWN QUICKLY, AND ONLY SLOWED DOWN SLOWLY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER VEHICLE TO AVOID COLLISION.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Jun 8, 1998OR

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. DEALER HAS SEEN. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed May 6, 1998OR

ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Apr 29, 1998OR

ABS BRAKES FAILED AND ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON/OFF.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipCrash
Filed Mar 19, 1998NC

DRIVING 40MPH WHEN VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SUDDENLY. APPLIED ABS BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE REARENDED FRONT VEHICLE. VEHICLE DID NOT STOP IN TIME. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. TOOK TO DEALER/MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED NOTHING WRONG WITH ABS BRAKES. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Feb 19, 1998CO

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN HE PRESSED ON BRAKES TO STOP AND THE ABS DID NOT ENGAGE. ALSO THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT FURTHER TO THE FLOOR THAN NORMAL. DURING A LOW SPEED BRAKING SITUATION AT 25 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AT A DISTANCE LESS THAN 2 1/2 VEHICLE DISTANCES. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipCrash
Filed Feb 11, 1998MT

WHILE TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE ABS WOULD NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING OWNER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Feb 11, 1998MT

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING A COLLISION.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Feb 10, 1998MI

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED ALMOST, CAUSING COLLISION.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Feb 3, 1998CO

EA94038, THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ABS MODULAR VALVE WHICH CAUSED THE ABS AND BRAKING LIGHT TO COME ON. ALSO, HAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Dec 15, 1997NY

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL OCCASIONALLY.

Suspension › Front
Filed Dec 12, 1997CT

UNDERCARRIGE /FRONT SUSPENSION/ABS SYSTEM FAILED.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Dec 4, 1997PA

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL CONTINUOUSLY.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Dec 2, 1997OR

BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Dec 1, 1997NJ

UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL ON DRY PAVEMENT TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP WHICH TURN INTO A SUDDEN STOP, PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN THE CONSUMER HAVING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads
Filed Nov 14, 1997OH

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Nov 7, 1997TN

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT ANY SPEED BETWEEN 20 & 30 MPH THE CONSUMER SAID:"WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES IT FEELS LIKE IT DIDN'T HAVE ANY BRAKES, AND THIS HAPPENED SOMETIMES. " *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Nov 4, 1997AZ

THE ABS BRAKES HAVE AN INTERMITTEN PROBLEM, IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE THEN WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE. PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR EACH TIME. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS HAD CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE ALIGNMENT IN THE FRONT END. *SLC

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipCrash
Filed Oct 29, 1997CA

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN A PANIC STOP, THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Oct 27, 1997CA

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES AT LOW SPEED ON ROUGH PAVEMENT, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Oct 23, 1997TX

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 5MPH LEAVING DRIVEWAY, FIRST NOTICEDE BRAKES AND ABS LIGHT WENT ON, BRAKES FELT SPONGY,PUSHED BRAKE TO FLOOR, HAD TO PUMP BRAKE PEDAL.THIS DEFECT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipCrash1 injured
Filed Apr 30, 1997CA

GOING AT 55 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKING SYSTEM HARD CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HAVE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF BRAKING POWER, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › GasolineFire
Filed Apr 14, 1997IL

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, IT STARTED TO MAKE NOISE, OCCUPANTS EXITED THE VEHICLE AND SOON AFTER IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components1 injured
Filed Mar 19, 1997OK

BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Mar 13, 1997CA

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
Filed Jan 23, 1997WA

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, FRONT ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP TWICE. CALIPERS FROZE DUE TO CORROSION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Jan 14, 1997NY

IF THE STREET ISN'T PERFECTLY LEVELED THE CAR ROLLS BACK WHEN IN PARK ON AN INCLINE. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipCrash
Filed Jan 6, 1997OR

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS AND APPLIED FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SOFT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Oct 9, 1996CA

THE ABS WARNIG LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. *AK

Complaints 1-50 of 56, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2002
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
200413220Routine
200327710Routine
20022381070Above average
200133110Routine
200076340Routine
199960010Routine
199898220Routine
1997104370Routine
199677510Routine
19952100Routine
199491331Fatalities reported
199343260Routine
1992 — this page56220Routine
199144320Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: May 19, 2006. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.