1992 Oldsmobile Bravada

● Typical for this model
1992 Oldsmobile Bravada
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:46.884Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
56
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

93% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 44 complaints 1992: 56 complaints 1992 56 1993: 44 complaints 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 1992: 56 complaints 1992 56 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 1992: 56 complaints 1992 56 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

1992: 56 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

93% · 52 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

4% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing front.

Engine and engine cooling

4% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE

Electrical system

4% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood.

FIRE

Vehicle speed control

2% · 1 report

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1994-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-28 ABS braking system
  2. R
    2006-05-04Fuel system, gasoline06E041000 Certain r&b, inc. Central multiport fuel injection (Cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the…

    Remedy: R&b, inc. Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. The recall began on May 4, 2006. Owners may contact r&b, inc. At 215-712-5330.

  3. 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

1992 Oldsmobile Bravada — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E041000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 93% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
2 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.