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  Safety Recalls of Oldsmobile Bravada Vehicles

There have been 24 safety recalls for the Oldsmobile Bravada. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Oldsmobile Bravada.

NHTSA Recall #: 98V053000; Mar. 9, 1998

This condition can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 1998 GMC Jimmy, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle equipped with 4-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. One or both of the attaching nuts for the right-hand lower control arm are under torqued. This can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequent break resulting in separation of the lower ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 97V218000; Nov. 24, 1997

Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, 1998 Chevrolet S10, 1998 GMC Jimmy, 1998 GMC Sonoma, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V234000; Nov. 14, 1996

If an ignition source is present, and there is a fuel leak, a fire could occur.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 1995 GMC Jimmy, 1996 GMC Jimmy, 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles. During development testing, the prop shaft contacted the inboard side of the fuel tank allowing fuel leakage. This leakage was in excess of the amount permitted by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity. "... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V142000; Jul. 31, 1996

The rear belts may not hold an occupant in the event of a vehicle accident increasing the risk of pesonal injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Chevrolet Blazer, 1991 GMC Jimmy, 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR
Recall Summary: These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a rear seat belt buckle release button can stick in the unlatched (down) position under certain conditions because the buckle assembly can move inside the seat belt cover.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 94V117000; Jun. 24, 1994

Unbelted occupants or occupants using safety belts incorrectly are more at risk of injury than those using the safety belt in the correct manner in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Recall Summary: These vehicles were shipped with the wrong owner's manual, and, therefore, the correct information regarding safety belt usage is not available to the owner. This does not conform with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies. "... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Oldsmobile Bravada Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
May. 21, 2008   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 5,862
May. 5, 2005   Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 286,478
Nov. 1, 2004   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 871,473
Jun. 23, 2004   Engine And Engine Cooling 29,951
Apr. 28, 2004   Seat Belt 261,801
Feb. 4, 2004   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer 581,394
Jul. 15, 2003   Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual 1,707,825
Apr. 28, 2003   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer 1,755,876
Apr. 23, 2003   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 44,653
Mar. 31, 2003   Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 312,715
Mar. 19, 2003   Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash 314,300
Mar. 6, 2003   Power Train:automatic Transmission 511,167
Aug. 23, 2002   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 136,511
Aug. 9, 2002   Air Bags:frontal 133,221
Dec. 3, 2001   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 506,377
Jun. 28, 2001   Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint 48,600
Apr. 12, 2001   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 30,476
Sep. 8, 2000   Equipment:other:labels 223,194
Mar. 9, 1998   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 72
Nov. 24, 1997   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 19,716
Nov. 14, 1996   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 432,183
Jul. 31, 1996   Seat Belts:rear 97,351
Jun. 24, 1994   Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual 6,315
Jun. 21, 1991   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage 102,885


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Oldsmobile Bravada Model Years

Model# Recalls
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada 2
2003 Oldsmobile Bravada 7
2002 Oldsmobile Bravada 10
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada 1
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada 3
1998 Oldsmobile Bravada 2
1997 Oldsmobile Bravada 2
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada 3
1994 Oldsmobile Bravada 1
1991 Oldsmobile Bravada 2