1993 Oldsmobile Bravada Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the vehicle began to smoke then caught fire, prior to the fire the cd player started acting up, the battery became low and smoke began pouring out of the left side of the hood (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #561140, filed 2001-03“Locks would lock and unlock on own. The last time they did it, they quit working in their intirely. The seat controls and horn also quite working the last time the locks acted up. Have tried to replace breaker in fuse panel, but get spark when trying to insert breaker or any other fuses in panel. / the brakes have failed 2 times. Vehical was traveling at 10 - 15 MPH going down a small grade. When pressed on brake, pedal would go to floor and make loud noise under hood. After rolling an excessive distance, the brakes would start working again and come to a stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #750572, filed 2001-08“While driving vehicle there was a wire that broke open from plastic wiring housing which caused flames above driver's head. Owner is very concerned for safety.”
NHTSA complaint #815295, filed 1997-08Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 23% |
| 2003 | 7 | 26% |
| 2002 | 47 | 20% |
| 2001 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 16 | 21% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 19 | 19% |
| 1997 | 18 | 17% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada
27 complaintsFuel system
6 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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