1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 10%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,746miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada, 10% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,746 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Abs system - in my opinion, the ABS is too sensitive. On several occasions the ABS activated causing my stopping distance to increase. Twice on bumpy surfaces while hard braking I came close to a collision, and in my 20 years of driving experience I know that I would not have that scare with vehilces not equiped with ABS. Contacted manufacturer on best way to disconect, their only comment was, we don't recommend disconnecting the ABS system. You have a case #ea94038 on ABS. …”
NHTSA complaint #749925, filed 2001-08“Right front wheel leaned inward due to a ball joint failure. Upon further inspection, found remaining upper and lower ball joints severly worn. Vehicle had only 77808 miles when failure occurred. Had to replace four ball joints and stud kits at a cost of approx. $700. Vehicle was properly maintained according to the maintenance schedule.”
NHTSA complaint #723285, filed 2000-05“Pulling off from a stop consumer heard a loud pop. Consumer proceeded to drive vehicle, heard another pop, and ABS kicked in. While turning a curve right front passenger's tire flopped inward. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8013815, filed 2002-07“The vehicle began to smoke and lose power while driving(the cruise control was set at 64mph), the consumer exited the vehicle and found fire coming from the rear wheel wells, possible rear suspension failure. (ohio crash report) nlm”
NHTSA complaint #562923, filed 2001-09“While driving at any speed and apply brakes there was squeaking noise, and the ABS kicked in and didn't stop the vehicle. When making a right turn there was a loud noise coming from the front.”
NHTSA complaint #846792, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 01V200000Jun 28, 2001On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland…Covers: Oldsmobile Bravada 1996–1997, Chevrolet Blazer 1996–1997, GMC Jimmy 1996–1997
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 21 | 9% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 14% |
| 1999 | 8 | 13% |
| 1998 | 12 | 12% |
| 1997 | 17 | 16% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsElectrical system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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