1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada, 8% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada contains a fuel injection system which can cause the poppet valves to lock-up. There was a completely redesigned system for the fuel injection system which does not have poppet valves. This redesign is the significant admission of this being a design flaw. The records of the company need to be examined to determine the number of problems. The mechanics which I have interviewed view this as a significant persistent and widespread problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10037603, filed 2003-09, 94,000 miles“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“Vehicle would not start correctly. Manufacturer issued recall, that incorrect fuel pump was assembled in sending unit. Dealer advised that this vehicle not a part of recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #891894, filed 2001-07Related recalls
- 96V234000Nov 14, 1996Vehicle description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles. During development testing, the prop shaft contacted the…Covers: Oldsmobile Bravada 1996, Chevrolet Blazer 1995–1996, GMC Jimmy 1995–1996
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This 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…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 31% |
| 2003 | 4 | 15% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 12% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 16 | 15% |
| 1996 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 14% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSuspension
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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