1992 Oldsmobile Bravada problems & reliability
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 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.
4 complaints report injuries (4 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 48 | 86% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 4% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 4% |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% |
| Steering | 1 | 2% |
| Structure | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown OR Other | 1 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Aug 20, 2001
“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”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Jun 11, 2001
“While traveling on freeway at 65 mph noticed engine check light flashing on and off. Pulled into a srevice station and it went out. Within second vehicle was on fire under hood, local fire department arrivrd to extinguish fire. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak”
Unknown OR Other · filed Jan 19, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
Engineering Analysis EA94038 · opened Oct 31, 1994 · closed Feb 28, 2000 · led to recall 99V193000
Technical service bulletins
14 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 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
Information 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. *tt
000601023A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2001
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
Some customers may comment on no start, hard start, rough idle after start, surge, or other driveability concerns related to the fuel system. *tt
996101002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2000
Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked. *yc
98464102A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1998
Cpi engine noise (install new gears/new mem-cals). *sd
236111 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1995
Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw
GM561204 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1995
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 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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