1999 Oldsmobile Bravada

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1999 Oldsmobile Bravada
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:44:17.966Z

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, 1999 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
1999: 60 complaints
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YearComplaints
199144
199256
199343
199491
19952
199677
1997104
199898
199960
200076
200133
2002238
200327
200413

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.*JB...*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030221

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

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I AM WRITING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE I HAVE COME ACROSS SOME ISSUES WITH MY TRANSMISSION AND CRUISE CONTROL. I GOT TO LOOKING INTO IT AND SEEN WHERE THERE WERE SOME RECALLS FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS ON THE SAME YEAR MODEL OF MY VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120718

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7%

7% of complaints: exterior lighting — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20020910 — RQ (closed 20030307)

FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Oldsmobile Bravada — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 1993 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ◆ 1997 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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