MYRModel Year Report

1994 Oldsmobile Bravada

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Oldsmobile Bravada
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:49.896Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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
91
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

81% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1993: 44 complaints 1994: 91 complaints 1994 91 1995: 2 complaints 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 1993: 44 complaints 1993 1994: 91 complaints 1994 91 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 1993: 44 complaints 1993 1994: 91 complaints 1994 91 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

1994: 91 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

81% · 74 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Vehicle speed control

9% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing linkages.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicles accelerator stuck and caused the vehicle to surge even with the parking brake applied. The consumer stated that two days later the accelerator was still stuck and tires just spin.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-29

Engine and engine cooling

5% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and belts and associated pulleys.

CRASH

Suspension

5% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing front and leaf spring assembly.

Fuel system, gasoline

5% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and delivery.

CRASHFIREDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Front impact to SUV leading to engine bursting into flames, killing occupant! Fuel lines ruptured and sprayed hot motor with pressurized fuel! Driver was alive after impact! Driver could not exit SUV due to body damage from impact!

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-20

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1994Complaint volume 91 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    1994-06-30Equipment94V117000 These vehicles were shipped with the wrong owner's manual, and, therefore, the correct information regarding safety belt usage is not available to the owner. This does not conform with FMVSS no.…

    Remedy: Owners and Oldsmobile dealers are being mailed the correct 1994 Oldsmobile bravura owner's manual and will be asked to install it in the instrument panel compartment and remove and discard the…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1994-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-28 ABS braking system
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    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Oldsmobile Bravada — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 74 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V117000 · Equipment
  • Recall 06E041000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 81% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.