MYRModel Year Report

1996 Oldsmobile Bravada

● Typical for this model
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:43:22.626Z

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, 1996 highlighted. 1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 91 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 77 complaints 1996 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
1996: 77 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 26%

26% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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EA94-038/ABS BRAKING SYSTEM: ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ABS BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUME RTHAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000426

THE ABS FAILURE CAUSED ACCIDENT TWICE. YH

NHTSA ODI report, 19990823

MULTIPLE OCCASIONS IF APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, NOT RESPONDING TO PEDAL APPLICATION WHICH RESULTED IN A REAR COLLISION. FAILURE IS INTERMITTENT, MAKING DIFFICULT TO DUPLICATE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971028

VISIBILITY 13%

13% of complaints: visibility — 10 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 4%

4% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 4%

4% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19941031 — EA (closed 20000228)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

R 19961121 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-DOOR, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING DEVELOPMENT TESTING, THE PROP SHAFT CONTACTED THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK ALLOWING FUEL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDING OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WILL BE ADDED WITHOUT REMOVING OR DISASSEMBLING THE FUEL SYSTEM.

Campaign 96V234000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990730 — EA (closed 20010828)

UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT

R 20010904 — suspension

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE

Campaign 01V200000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20011204 — suspension

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1996-1997 4-WHEEL DRIVE CHEVROLET BLAZER, GMC

Remedy: GM HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. THIS SPECIAL POLICY IS FOR A PERIOD OF 8 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIR

Campaign 01I018000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020531 — EA (closed 20030723)

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

R 20030619 — visibility

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND D

Campaign 03V159000 — 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

1996 Oldsmobile Bravada — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V234000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V200000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01I018000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V159000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 1993 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ◆ 1997 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada have?

5 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.