Known Recalls

Model year record

1994 OLDSMOBILE Bravada

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 116 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V117000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
6,315
Reported to NHTSA
1994-06-24
Owners notified
1994-06-30

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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 slip57140,000 mi
Vehicle speed control7114,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)4—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Service brakes, hydraulic2110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Suspension: front2—
Tires2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, other1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Steering: linkages1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—

The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has 58 times as many 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.