Complaints
104
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#121 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Crash-related:3
#210 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Avg mileage:84,326 mi
#35 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 21 | 3 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 10 | — | — | 84,326 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 3 | — | — | 86,873 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 2 | — | — | 88,746 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 177,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 177,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 57,979 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 94,000 mi |
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