Model year record

1991 OLDSMOBILE Bravada

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 61 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V142000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
97,351
Reported to NHTSA
1996-07-31
Owners notified
1996-09-25

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON CAN STICK IN THE UNLATCHED (DOWN) POSITION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS BECAUSE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAN MOVE INSIDE THE SEAT BELT COVER. IF THE COVER MOVES FAR ENOUGH, IT CAN CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION WITH THE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON. WHEN IT DOES, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CANNOT BE LATCHED.

Safety risk

THE REAR BELTS MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT INCREASING THE RISK OF PESONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THREE REAR-SEAT BELT BUCKLES (ONE ASSEMBLY) WITH A NEW, REVISED DESIGN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V108000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
102,885
Reported to NHTSA
1991-06-21
Owners notified
1991-07-03

Defect description

VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, AN OUT OF POSTIONSEAL COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301.SPILLED FUEL COULD IGNITE NEAR AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE SENDER SEALS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip22
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Suspension: front: control arm2
Vehicle speed control2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1133,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: column1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Suspension: rear1
Tires1
Unknown or other1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1

The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.