1994 Oldsmobile BRAVADA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
42 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
114,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 21 of 42 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 25 | 59.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 7.1% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.8% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 21; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve): 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder: 2; Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 39 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
1995: 11; 1996: 3; 2000: 16; 2001: 3; 2002: 3; 2003: 3; 2004: 2; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 25 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10017751 · 2003-04-29 (April 29, 2003)
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. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 114,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017751 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10027054 · 2003-08-15 (August 15, 2003)
THE BRAKE LIGHT INDICATION FLASHED WHILE DRIVING, AND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK THE YELLOW ABS LIGHT BLINKED, THEN THE RED BRAKE LIGHT BLINKED WHEN THECONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER FOUND ON THE INTERNET, THAT THE PLUGGED FILTERS IN THE HYDRO/ELECTRIC ABS UNIT MUST BE REPLACED WITH THE NEW MODIFIED UNIT. *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 140,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10027054 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030062 · 2003-09-12 (September 12, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS THERE WERE BRAKE PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE ABS BRAKES SENSORS ON THE FRONT WHEELS. AS THE DIRT GUARD RUSTED, PARTICLES OF THE PLATE HAD FALLEN AND RUINED THE SPEED SENSOR AND CAUSED FALSE SIGNALS TO THE COMPUTER WHICH LOCKED THE BRAKE PEDAL. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10030062 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10058616 · 2004-02-20 (February 20, 2004)
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! IN WHICH SUV BURST INTO FLAMES BURNNING DRIVER ALIVE!*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10058616 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10065812 · 2004-04-09 (April 9, 2004)
FUEL PUMP/ AFTER DRIVING UP A HILL I WENT TO MERGE INTO A LANE, MY CAR STALLED LOSING ALL POWER AS A CAR NEARLY RE -ENDED US I QUICKLY STARTED IT AGAIN TO IMMEDIATEDLY STALL AGAIN. TOW TRUCK CAME AND IT SITS AT THE HOUSE UNTIL I GET SOME ANSWERS. I ALSO DON'T UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE EGR VALVE RECALL I HAD REPLACED 4 TIMES BUT IT IS NOT LISTED ON THE RECALL LIST (AKA) SILENT RECALL. HOW MANY MORE ARE MISSING? *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10065812 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10246076 · 2008-10-20 (October 20, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DRIVES OVER A DAMP PATCH ON THE ROAD AND APPLIES THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT FOUND RECALLS AND TSB'S ON HIS VEHICLE FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99I006000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK); THEREFORE, NOTHING COULD BE DON…
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10246076 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487538 · 1995-11-01 (November 1, 1995)
REAR BRAKES FAILED DUE TO A FAULTY ABS SENSOR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487538 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 500516 · 1995-12-21 (December 21, 1995)
RIGHT REAR AXLE FAILED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500516 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
94V117000 · Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
Reported: 1994-06-24 (June 24, 1994)
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. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence: UNBELTED OCCUPANTS OR OCCUPANTS USING SAFETY BELTS INCORRECTLY ARE MORE AT RISK OF INJURY THAN THOSE USING THE SAFETY BELT IN THE CORRECT MANNER IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
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 INCORRECT OWNER'S MANUAL.
NHTSA campaign record ↗