1992 Oldsmobile Bravada

● Typical for this model
1992 Oldsmobile Bravada
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:43:08.210Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Bravada Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 43 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 2004
1992: 56 complaints
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YearComplaints
199144
199256
199343
199491
19952
199677
1997104
199898
199960
200076
200133
2002238
200327
200413

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 77%

77% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 43 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP AND HAD TO RUN INTO A CURB. *AK *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 19960603

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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BRAKES FAILED IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *DH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960722

SUSPENSION 4%

4% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN DOWN TO RIVOTS W/NO WARNING, BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. KYLE CHEVROLET IN GRASS VALLEY, CA., INSPECTED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951117

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes, air — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19941031 — EA (closed 20000228)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

R 20060504 — fuel system, gasoline

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 VEHICLE

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.

Campaign 06E041000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Oldsmobile Bravada — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (43 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E041000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 1993 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ◆ 1997 ◆ 1998

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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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 77% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.