1991 Oldsmobile Bravada
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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).
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The rear belts may not hold an occupant in the event of a vehicle accident increasing the risk of pesonal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the three rear-seat belt buckles (one assembly) with a new, revised design.
Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of rollover accident, an out of postionseal could allow fuel spillage in excess of the amount prescribed by fmvss 301.spilled fuel could ignite near an ignition source.
Remedy
Replace sender seals.
Owner complaints
44 complaints4 involved a crash2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic · Structure · Unknown or other · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
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.
- Tires
Tires constantly lost air. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer believed that driver kept driving over rocks. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
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
- Steering › Column
1991 olds bravada I have has a defective steering column : tilt. *Ak
- Seat belts
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer states that the ABS phases out like vehicle isn't going to stop but it does, the ABS light IS illumintated, dealer states that it's just a sensor. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Suspension › Rear
ABS light comes on, performed system check, ecm malfunction, replaced b.p.m.v. With e.c.u, replaced brake fluid in entire system, adjust rear brakes. Fluid leaking from left rear axle, replace l/rear axle seal and brake shoes both side s left rear axle shaft faulty and contaminated brake shoes, replaced axle seal
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
When brakes are applied pedal fades away, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, dealer has replaced master cylinder . However the problem still exists. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS was replaced by heritage olds, in mt. Pleasant, mi under warrenty. within 1 1/2 years the ABS system went out again. the olds dealership informed us that it would cost us $1,500.00 to have it fixed. I saw this site on the news and thought maybe you could help.
- Vehicle speed control
While placing vehicle into drive, vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 20-30 mph. Consumer had to ride with the brake on before hitting a wall. Dealer has been contacted. *yc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
Anti lock brake light failed. Mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brake pedal goes to the floor when applied, ABS light and brake lights are illuminated on the console. The brakes will stop or slow the vehicle, but then the pedal just releases and goes all the way to the floor. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
Brake pedal goes to floor
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brake pedal went completly to the floor, unable to gain control of brake system vehicle was stopped and parked until secondary system was functioing.servicing dealer replaced alternator and sensor on first failure, 81 miles later brakes failed once again. Complaint was called in to gm consumer…
Brake pedal went completly to the floor, unable to gain control of brake system vehicle was stopped and parked until secondary system was functioing.servicing dealer replaced alternator and sensor on first failure, 81 miles later brakes failed once again. Complaint was called in to gm consumer affairs on 7/10/98 @11:00 est cust assistance # 980107866 was told by "margaret" at this time that "gm knows of no exsisting problems like this and that nothing will be done for me. We are not aware of any such articles or problems with kelsey- hayes anti lock brake systems. We will not offer any assistance" articles I had obtained through internet sources on said component failure. Gm continued by saying we have no knowledge of this problem and will offer no assistance. On december 30,1998 vehicle was involved in a car accident and was totalled. I was lucky to walk away with only a concussion. after announcement on 7/21/99 of gm recall of said brake system, requesting reimbursment of paid invoices/repairs related to
- Seats
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.
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Rear back seat in this vehicle has a bad release latch. When released the seat will not lock back into place, and when locked, it's hard to unlatch. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
While backing out out of the parking space, the front end collapsed, seems that the ball joint torn completely out of the a frame.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving vehicle on dry pavement ABS brake pedal went to the floor. Vehicle has been taken to dealer for problem. Cause unknown. *ak
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Low pressure warning › Switch
ABS failure. gm and oldsmobile refuse to investigate, examine or safeguard the failed brake modulator valve.
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Low pressure warning › Switch
Brake presure modulator valve failure. gm refused to investigate, examine, or safeguard.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brake system pressure modulator valve failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light · Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp
The anti-lock light and the brake light comes on and stays on until codes are reset. they will remain off for approximately one week. when the lights are on, the brake pedal goes close to the floor when depressed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear seat belt failure
Complaints indicate that the rear seatbelt buckles do not work, which prevents usage of the belts.
- ABS braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v-193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 10006961Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 616349Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3L V6 engine IS installed.
- 602753Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked.
- 41076Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal).
- 41072End gate latch rattle (install revised striker).
- 39304Cold engine knock.
- 37947Oil pressure gauge reading concerns.
- 37946Front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked.
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