1993 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
54
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
The 1993 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA has received a total of 54 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 (20 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (7 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1993 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 1993 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
54 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN OPENING THE VEHICLE DOOR IT WILL LOCK ON ITS OWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
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
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
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1993 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 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 — 65 complaints
- 1993 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA (current)
- 1994 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 116 complaints
- 1995 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 2 complaints
- 1996 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 104 complaints
- 1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 158 complaints
- 1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 139 complaints
Other OLDSMOBILE Models
- OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 2,934 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 2,251 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE — 1,598 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 1,277 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE 88 — 1,226 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE AURORA — 1,038 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA — 625 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE 98 — 417 total complaints