1991 Oldsmobile Bravada

▲ Better than typical
1991 Oldsmobile Bravada
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:49.396Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
44
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

82% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 44 complaints 1991 44 1992: 56 complaints 1993: 44 complaints 1993 1994: 91 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 77 complaints 1997: 104 complaints 1997 1998: 98 complaints 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 33 complaints 2001 2002: 238 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints
1991: 44 complaints 1991 44 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 44 complaints 1993 1994: 91 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 77 complaints 1996 1997: 104 complaints 1997 1998: 98 complaints 1998 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 76 complaints 2000 2001: 33 complaints 2001 2002: 238 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints 2004
1991: 44 complaints 1991 44 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 44 complaints 1993 1994: 91 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 77 complaints 1996 1997: 104 complaints 1997 1998: 98 complaints 1998 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 76 complaints 2000 2001: 33 complaints 2001 2002: 238 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints 2004

1991: 44 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199144
199256
199344
199491
19952
199677
1997104
199898
199960
200076
200133
2002238
200327
200413

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

82% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Suspension

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing control arm and rear.

Power train

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing driveshaft and axle assembly.

Seat belts

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Vehicle speed control

5% · 2 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1991-07-03Fuel system, gasoline91V108000 Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.

    Remedy: Replace sender seals.

  2. I
    1994-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-28 ABS braking system
  3. I
    1995-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Rear seat belt failure
  4. R
    1996-09-25Seat belts96V142000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the three rear-seat belt buckles (One assembly) with a new, revised design.

  5. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Oldsmobile Bravada — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V108000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 96V142000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 82% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.