1991 Oldsmobile Bravada Problems
- Complaints
- 44filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 133,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 15 city / 20 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada. The part named most often is brakes, with 29 complaints (66% of the total), followed by seat belts (3) and suspension (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 133,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes29 66%
- Seat belts3 6.8%
- Suspension3 6.8%
- Electrical system2 4.5%
- Seats2 4.5%
- Steering2 4.5%
- Vehicle speed control2 4.5%
- Engine cooling1 2.3%
- Fuel system1 2.3%
Also reported: Other or unknown (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Granted my vehicle is old but the previous owner has kept it in excellent shape other than the painting peeling which I see is one of the problems ppl are having my main concern is my anti lock brake system which the light keeps going on and off and sometimes staying on.”
NHTSA complaint #10070969, filed 2004-01Seat belts: “Consumer was putting on seat belt when strap attachment anchor, that was bolted to vehicles floor came out of flooring, entire head section came apart from the bolt. Had broken in half. Vehicle was never in accident for problem to happen. Consumer has since replaced the fractured bolt.”
NHTSA complaint #899544, filed 2001-11Suspension: “Abs light comes on, performed system check, ECM malfunction, replaced b.p.m.v. With e.c.u, replaced brake fluid in entire system, adjust rear brakes. Fluid leaking from left rear axle, replace l/rear axle seal and brake shoes both side s left rear axle shaft faulty and contaminated brake shoes, replaced axle seal”
NHTSA complaint #9001006, filed 2000-06Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving auto-trans ringing pinion gears locked up w/assembly and driveshaft replaced. Design possibly changed due to no parts. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #975423, filed 1995-11Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 133,000 and 133,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravada · sedan | not rated | 1 / 1 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravada AWD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 96V142000Jul 31, 1996Seat belts › Rear/otherCovers: Oldsmobile Bravada 1991, Chevrolet Blazer 1991, GMC Jimmy 1991
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…
- 91V108000Jun 21, 1991Fuel system, gasoline › StorageCovers: Oldsmobile Bravada 1991, Chevrolet Blazer 1991, S10 1991 +4 more
Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.
Recall details for the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Oldsmobile Bravada
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 13 | 82,274 | 2 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 27 | 56,000 | 7 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 238 | 43,100 | 10 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 33 | 60,000 | 1 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 76 | 64,000 | 3 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 60 | 78,500 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 98 | 71,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 104 | 71,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 77 | 88,746 | 3 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 91 | 114,000 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 43 | 140,894 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 56 | — | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 44 | 133,000 | 2 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Oldsmobile Bravada model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 29 complaints (66% of the total), followed by seat belts with 3.
Has the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada (Bravada AWD, 4.3L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 133,000 miles and the middle half falls between 133,000 and 133,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.