1993 Oldsmobile Bravada Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 63%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada, 63% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada. While driving 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but would not move. The failure only occurred at speeds greater than 65 MPH. The brake pedal would eventually depress. The dealer was unable to duplicate or repair the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000 and current mileage is 158,809.”
NHTSA complaint #10211820, filed 2007-12, 130,000 miles“In certain weather conditions the ABS malfunctions and results in greatly extended stopping distances. (ie. A stop from approximately 5-10 MPH required in excess of 20 ft. When the ABS malfunctions the brake pedal travels to the floor, one wheel locks and skids, with what appears to be no braking at the other three wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #736092, filed 2000-11“Consumer stated that despite having had almost all the brake system replaced with new parts, she had a near fatal accident due to brake failure. While traveling 40-45 MPH brake failed and consumer hit a van on the back left corner with the right front corner and her vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #785846, filed 2002-01“Uncontrolled vehicle acceleration at about 45mph. Gas pedal/throttle felt like it was at approximately half travel and brake pedal was extremely stiff and unresponsive with severely reduced brake effectiveness. Problem cleared up within about 10 seconds with return of normal throttle control and brake effectiveness and brake pedal feel. Cruise control was turned completely off during this time.”
NHTSA complaint #743817, filed 2001-04“Ea94-038; consumer was traveling down an incline at 35 MPH depressed the brake pedal, pedal did not move. Consumer, therefore, applied more force to the pedal vehicle countinued to move, resulting in the consumer having an accident. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer stated the cause was due to the ABS brakes, please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #817677, filed 1997-10Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 3 | 11% |
| 2002 | 13 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 18% |
| 2000 | 6 | 8% |
| 1999 | 10 | 17% |
| 1998 | 7 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 31 | 40% |
| 1994 | 66 | 73% |
| 1993 | 27 | 63% |
| 1992 | 50 | 89% |
| 1991 | 29 | 66% |
Other parts of the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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