1993 Oldsmobile Bravada problems & reliability
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 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.
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash with 1 occupant death. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 27 | 63% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 7% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 7% |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% |
| Structure | 2 | 5% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% |
| Steering | 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
“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…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Dec 13, 2007
“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…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Jun 12, 2006
“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”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed May 14, 2002
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
13 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1993 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
Subject regarding abs 3-sensor ebc4 - special policy. *tt
240699 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 1999
Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked. *yc
98464102A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1998
Intermittent hestiations, low power, and rough running engine in cold temperatures (replace pcm). *tw
676537 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1997
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 1993 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
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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