1993 Oldsmobile Bravada
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1993 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).
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
43 complaints6 involved a crash6 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Consumer stated that when opening the vehicle door it will lock on its own. Dealer notified. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
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
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Structure › Body › Door
Locks would lock and unlock on own. The last time they did it, they quit working in their intirely. The seat controls and horn also quite working the last time the locks acted up. Have tried to replace breaker in fuse panel, but get spark when trying to insert breaker or any other fuses in panel. /…
Locks would lock and unlock on own. The last time they did it, they quit working in their intirely. The seat controls and horn also quite working the last time the locks acted up. Have tried to replace breaker in fuse panel, but get spark when trying to insert breaker or any other fuses in panel. / the brakes have failed 2 times. Vehical was traveling at 10 - 15 mph going down a small grade. When pressed on brake, pedal would go to floor and make loud noise under hood. After rolling an excessive distance, the brakes would start working again and come to a stop. I have called the manufacturer on this to find out if there has been any recalls or complaints. I was told there has not been any.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Have had several incidents with mushy brakes, but service people at rainbow told me it was typical GMC anti-lock brakes. when you hit a bump and brake at the same time, the brake pedal goes to the floor and can hear and feel a vibration through the pedal. also, read your article on the…
Have had several incidents with mushy brakes, but service people at rainbow told me it was typical GMC anti-lock brakes. when you hit a bump and brake at the same time, the brake pedal goes to the floor and can hear and feel a vibration through the pedal. also, read your article on the internetdated 7/23/99 about gm to recall 3.5 million vehicles because of problems with the anti-lock brake system. after three major brake jobs, the only thing the mechanical people at firestone and geg's auto repairs could say was, typical of the GMC anti-lock braking system. Hve contacted GMC sharon noim in tampa on 7/23/99 and said the only thing she sees IS a recall 96067 that had nothing to do with the brakes. call back on 8/6/99 and spoke with a sharronda, she said she has seen nothing yet about the brake recall. called mike in the srevice dept. At rainbow olds in harvey, la where the SUV was purchased, he said he has seen nothing or heard anything about a recall on any GMC vehicle. I explained my predicament to him. he said he would check into it and return my call. never did. call GMC again on 12/6/00 in tampa and spoke with shantalet dallas, who must have a a bad day, she said she hadn't seen anything about a recall on the ABS brakes. called back to get someone with a better attitude and spoke with virginia beaty. said there IS a recall on for my vehicle 96067 for the linear egr valve, that she said was still open. I never received a recall letter on it. she set up a new file for me co2463907, and said she would be back with me. she called several days later and left a message on my voice mail, 12/11/00, stating that there were no present recalls or campaigns on my vehicle and recommended I bring it into the dealer to have it analyzed. I saved her message for reference. I feel I have gone through all the processes to correct this problem and have not been satisfied. no one seems too know of the recall on the internet, because tie has expired on the article.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
In certain weather conditions the ABS malfunctions and results in greatly extended stopping distances. (Ie. A stop from approximately 5-10 mph required in excess of 20 ft. When the ABS malfunctions the brake pedal travels to the floor, one wheel locks and skids, with what appears to be no braking at the other three wheels.*ak
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Brake pedal goes to floor, does not stop when it should. Bravda IS the same chassis as GMC jimmy. See consumer reports nov. 1997. Why IS there not a recall for bravda like the GMC, and chevy ? same chassis
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Am now on third injection system in 130000 miles @ $700.00 ea, seems excessive. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fail 1 caused fire; fail 2 @ 139145 no fire yet
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Had a problem with the ABS system the velicle made a roaring sound, and just did stopping distance was greatly increased. I seen the 1993 jimmy and blazer had a recall on this system and was curious if the bravada was just over looked. Thank you. *ak
- Seat belts · Service brakes, air › Antilock › Wheel speed sensor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering
Right front sensor failed. yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Intermittently the brakes lock up and become hard resulting in extended stopping distances. the dealer has replaced the brake booster. Mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When applying brakes in normal conditions the brake pedal will intermittently become hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
While on the expressway going about 55-60mph, the driveshaft gave way. This caused the vehicle to swerve into another lane. Managed to get to service station & it was repaired. Noticed heater coil was broken, causing anti-freeze fumes to be blown back into the vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes failed and resulted in a collision.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
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
- Wheels
While driving the truck about 60-65 mph the front wheel on the passenger's side fell off. The driver did not have a crash. the wheel has been repaired. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Upon applying ABS brakes the vehicle will not stop. Problem occurs on wet or dry pavement. Problem also IS intermittent. Dealers have replaced sensor 3 times and problem remains. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
ABS brake problems; while driving on regular road conditions, during normal braking, applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. at the same time the ABS warning light came on and the bravada slowed down some, but not like it would normally. The master cylinder and proportional valve were…
ABS brake problems; while driving on regular road conditions, during normal braking, applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. at the same time the ABS warning light came on and the bravada slowed down some, but not like it would normally. The master cylinder and proportional valve were replaced at 49,000 miles in jan of 97. The van IS experiencing very poor braking again. The brakes pads and rotors were just recently replaced at 58600 miles. *ak consumer states that the brakes often go to the floor even though the master cylinder and porportional valve were replaced. *slc
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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.
- 628938Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine.
- 616349Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3L V6 engine IS installed.
- 609713Some customers may comment on no start, hard start, rough idle after start, surge, or other driveability concerns related to the fuel system.
- 608382Subject regarding ABS 3-sensor EBC4 - special policy.
- 602753Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked.
- 52571Intermittent hestiations, low power, and rough running engine in cold temperatures (replace pcm).
- 41076Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal).
- 41072End gate latch rattle (install revised striker).
- 37946Front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked.
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