1992 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
65
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
The 1992 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA has received a total of 65 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (43 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (4 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA, potentially affecting up to 96,103 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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).
View full details →Recall 06E041000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 7,800 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
65 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 43 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilock | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV VEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV VEHICLE. *AK
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Safety Rating for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
- 1991 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 61 complaints
- 1992 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA (current)
- 1993 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 54 complaints
- 1994 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 116 complaints
- 1995 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 2 complaints
- 1996 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 104 complaints
- 1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 158 complaints
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