MYRModel Year Report

1998 Oldsmobile Bravada

◆ Worse than typical
1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:42:59.109Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Bravada Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 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 1998 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 33 complaints 2001 2002: 238 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints 2004
1998: 98 complaints
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YearComplaints
199144
199256
199343
199491
19952
199677
1997104
199898
199960
200076
200133
2002238
200327
200413

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 14%

14% of complaints: visibility — 14 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 9%

9% of complaints: visibility — 9 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION.SAME SYMPTOMS EXPERIENCED WITH A 1995 GMC JIMMY WHICH WAS COVERED BY A RECALL.GM SHOULD EXPAND THE RECALL AS THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE AND A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020826

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 9 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

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

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19971215 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE CAN OCCUR CAUSING A SLOW BRAKE FLUID LEAK RESULTING IN A

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE.

Campaign 97V218000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1998 — complaint volume: 98
R 19980122 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE OR ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE. ONE OR BOTH OF THE ATTACHING NUTS FOR THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM ARE UNDER TORQUED. THIS C

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM NUTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Campaign 98V053000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020910 — RQ (closed 20030307)

FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Oldsmobile Bravada — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V218000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V053000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 1993 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ◆ 1997 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada?

The most-reported component is visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 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.