CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (35 reports).
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada recalls
Most common 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada problems
Problem areas named in the 77 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 35 |
| Visibility | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
What owners report
MY VEHICLE WILL NOT START HAVING TROUBLE GETTING ENGINE TO START I WAS AT A GAS STATION WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED THEN MANAGED TO START IT MADE IT HOME THEN DIED AT MY HOUSE AND HAS NOT MOVED SINCE.
ABS SENSORS FAILED CAUSING BRAKE PULSATION AND FAILURE. REAR WIPER MOTOR FAILED (STILL ON VEHICLE). *NM
I HAD A FAILURE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS IN THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE - I HAD REPLACEMENT DONE WHICH COST $1326.00. *NM
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ON MY 1996 OLDS BRAVADA STARTED TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE PROBLEM, AS DIAGNOSED BY A GM DEALER WAS A FAULTY WIPER CONTROL BOARD/MODULE. THIS IS THE FAULT DESCRIBED ON GM RECALL 03023. BUT I WAS TOLD THAT ONLY SOME OF THE 1996 BRAVADAS ARE COVERED BY THIS RECALL (AND MINE IS NOT). WHEN I FIRST ENCOUNTERED IT IN JUNE OF 2005, I REPLACED THE FUSE AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE FOR A WEEK OR TWO. THEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN, REPLACED THE FUSE AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE FOR A WHILE. THIS CYCLE KEPT OCCURRING UNTIL CHRISTMAS DAY 2005 WHEN EVEN REPLACING THE FUSE DID NOT HELP. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM CAN BE COVERED ON SOME 96 BRAVADAS BUT NOT ON
DT*: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 03V159000 REGARDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUSE WAS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES. *AK
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada questions
Does the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Based on 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (35), Visibility (16), Engine And Engine Cooling (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.