MYRModel Year Report

1993 Oldsmobile Bravada

▲ Better than typical
1993 Oldsmobile Bravada
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:42:57.336Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Bravada Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 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
1993: 43 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 42%

42% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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ABS BRAKE FAILURE, IN WET ROAD CONDITION APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 10MPH. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961114

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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DRIVING VEHICLE, DECIDED TO STOP AT MOTEL, RETURNED FROM MOTEL, NOTICED VEHICLE SMOKING, MINUTES LATER FLAMES ENGULFED FRONT OF VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960503

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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OWNER EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR LOCKS OPENING AND CLOSING BY THEMSELVES, AND AT A LATER DATE THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950531

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

1993 Oldsmobile Bravada — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E041000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 1991 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ◆ 1997 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 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.