1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, 6% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 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.
“While driving I would hear like a motor running sound that would last approx 5/10 sec. And during this time the brake pedal would rise and get hard and I would have to apply lots of pressure in order for vehicle to stop which does so with grind. …”
NHTSA complaint #10500580, filed 2013-02, 160,000 miles“Vehicle purchased used from dealer,has been in for service four other times,differant problems,brakes suddenly started to cause vibration when braking,ABS is working but I dont know if complete system is ok.”
NHTSA complaint #748433, filed 2001-07Related 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…
Brakes: 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 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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