1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 10%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 177,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada, 10% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 177,000 miles.
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.
“My vehicle will not start having trouble getting engine to start I was at a gas station when it first happened then managed to start it made it home then died at my house and has not moved since.”
NHTSA complaint #11093596, filed 2018-05, 177,000 miles“Today I had to have replaced the connection to the positive side of the battery. The mechanic cut off a bunch of the wire as the corrosion was widespread. Almost everytime I stopped the car and turned the motor off I would have to use a pair of pliers to tighten up the connection to get started. This has happened many times since last summer and I even had the alternator replaced on a road trip because we couldn't start the car and this is what a mechanic said was needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #746059, filed 2001-05“All of thes have been recalled, when I contacted olds. They said it was not my car. I find I very strange that mine is a 1996 also and they say nothing is covered I have spent well over $1000.00 on repairs that are not covered”
NHTSA complaint #729830, filed 2000-09“Consumer experienced problem with the battery acid leaking out of battery terminal which is over top of the brake line. Acid causes the vehicle to lose brakes. Consumer concerned that the design of brake lines should be rerouted away from the battery area. Dealer notified, and advised consumer to call NHTSA.”
NHTSA complaint #832695, filed 1998-12“Due to location of the battery, acid leaked onto brake line, causing brake line to rupture, and resulting in loss of all brake fluid which caused complete brake failure when driving. Consumer has contacted the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #872453, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical 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 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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