1991 Oldsmobile Bravada problems & reliability
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 26 | 59% |
| Power Train | 3 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 7% |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 7% |
| Suspension | 3 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 5% |
| Seats | 2 | 5% |
| Steering | 2 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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.”
Visibility · filed Apr 22, 2004
“Tires constantly lost air. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer believed that driver kept driving over rocks. *ak”
Tires · filed Oct 15, 2003
“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”
Electrical System · filed Nov 6, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE
Engineering Analysis EA95031 · opened Oct 31, 1995 · closed Jul 31, 1996
- ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
Engineering Analysis EA94038 · opened Oct 31, 1994 · closed Feb 28, 2000 · led to recall 99V193000
Technical service bulletins
11 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada. The 10 most recent:
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
020730024A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2005
Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking. *mr
02015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
990730016A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2002
Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3l v6 engine is installed. *tt
000601019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2000
Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked. *yc
98464102A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1998
Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw
GM561204 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1995
End gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw
GM161514 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1995
COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW
376105 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
Oil pressure gauge reading concerns. *tw
476149 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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