1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

99

Owner Complaints

14 Crashes 1 Fire

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA

The 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA has received a total of 99 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (7 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (6 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA

99 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 4 Crashes 6 Injuries
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 4
Power Train
Complaints: 4
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Engine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11076813 | ENGINE | | 122,676 miles
AS I WAS ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND I CAME TO A STOP I DOWNED MY WINDOWS. I REALIZED A BURNING SMELL. A LITTLE LATER, AS I PULLED UP TO MY HOUSE THE SMELL SEEMED TO HAD GOTTEN WORSE AND I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND UPPED MY HOOD. THERE HAD SEEM TO BE OIL LEAKAGE BUT I'M NOT SURE IT WAS LATE. I'M NOT A MECHANIC BUT I KIND OF KNOW A BIT. FROM MY INSPECTION I MAY HAVE OIL LEAKING ON A HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE BURNING SMELL IS NOT THE STRONGEST BUT ITS SENSIBLE. I AM VERY SCARED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE AND I HOPE FOR IT NOT TO CATCH FIRE. I SERVICE MY VEHICLE FOR REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND THINGS AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE ISSUE. MAY IT BE MY VALVE COVER GASKET? I'M SCARED FOR MY LIFE TO DRIVE MY NIECES TO SCHOOL NOW. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY HAVE BEEN CATCHING THE CARTA BUS. IT HURTS MY HEART I HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH SUCH A RELIABLE GM CAR. PLEASE HELP. I'M TERRIFIED IT MAY EVEN CATCH FIRE IN THE DRIVEWAY!
#11076813 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 122,676 miles
AS I WAS ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND I CAME TO A STOP I DOWNED MY WINDOWS. I REALIZED A BURNING SMELL. A LITTLE LATER, AS I PULLED UP TO MY HOUSE THE SMELL SEEMED TO HAD GOTTEN WORSE AND I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND UPPED MY HOOD. THERE HAD SEEM TO BE OIL LEAKAGE BUT I'M NOT SURE IT WAS LATE. I'M NOT A MECHANIC BUT I KIND OF KNOW A BIT. FROM MY INSPECTION I MAY HAVE OIL LEAKING ON A HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE BURNING SMELL IS NOT THE STRONGEST BUT ITS SENSIBLE. I AM VERY SCARED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE AND I HOPE FOR IT NOT TO CATCH FIRE. I SERVICE MY VEHICLE FOR REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND THINGS AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE ISSUE. MAY IT BE MY VALVE COVER GASKET? I'M SCARED FOR MY LIFE TO DRIVE MY NIECES TO SCHOOL NOW. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY HAVE BEEN CATCHING THE CARTA BUS. IT HURTS MY HEART I HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH SUCH A RELIABLE GM CAR. PLEASE HELP. I'M TERRIFIED IT MAY EVEN CATCH FIRE IN THE DRIVEWAY!
#10966411 | ENGINE | | 209,500 miles
THE VEICHLE WANTS TO FLIP OVER BY ITSELF WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE SEAT BELTS ARE TWISTED THE RADIATOR LEAKS HERE AND THERE ALONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND SOMETIMES THE OIL LEAKS
#10966411 | SUSPENSION | | 209,500 miles
THE VEICHLE WANTS TO FLIP OVER BY ITSELF WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE SEAT BELTS ARE TWISTED THE RADIATOR LEAKS HERE AND THERE ALONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND SOMETIMES THE OIL LEAKS
#10966411 | WHEELS | | 209,500 miles
THE VEICHLE WANTS TO FLIP OVER BY ITSELF WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE SEAT BELTS ARE TWISTED THE RADIATOR LEAKS HERE AND THERE ALONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND SOMETIMES THE OIL LEAKS

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Safety Rating for the 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA

General Motors, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

020526001B — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

REAR PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETAINING SPRING CLIP SERVICE KIT FOR DRUM-IN-HAT (DIH) EQUIPPED VEHICLES. *TT UPDATE. *TT

3031A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK. *TT

300800 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

THIS MESSAGE DISCUSSES DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF TRANSFER CASE SHUTTER. *TT

990844002 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CD CHANGER WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN DEPRESSING THE EJECT BUTTON. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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