1999 Oldsmobile Bravada Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 17%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada, 17% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“On or about april 17th, as I was turning of the main road onto my cul-de-sac, I tapped the brakes to slow and the pedal went to the floor. I immediately pulled the shifter into low to slow down and then to neutral as I came to my driveway. Turned into the driveway and applied the emergency brake to come to a stop. Upon examining the vehicle, I determined that the brake line for the drivers side rear caliper had rusted out and was leaking profusely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609339, filed 2014-07, 131,000 miles“On 11 apr 2005, I purchased a 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada from a nh dealer, with approx. 74000 miles on it. Within one week, the vehicle was returned for a bad water pump, and driver's window switch. During the week of 21 april, I had the alternator replaced. This vehicle had a nh state inspection sticker, but it has yet to pass a ma state inspection. The air injection pump that assists in the air/fuel mix has been updated by GM, but their update allows them to call it something other than a recall, so, it would cost me an additional $400-500. For this update . …”
NHTSA complaint #10149317, filed 2006-02, 74,190 miles“Transmission shutter, failure of dash controls, replaced ignition switch 46800 miles brakes out twice in 4 months paint on luggage rack chipping 54562 at 70 MPH on cruise shifted by self tolow gear back to high gear then back to low replaced tranny”
NHTSA complaint #10069201, filed 2004-01, 47,000 miles“The contact stated while applying brake pressure at any speed, there was an increased stopping distance. The contact inspected the brakes, replaced the brake calipers and master cylinder, but the problem persisted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10167399, filed 2006-09, 98,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The contact shifted the gear selector into neutral and then into the park position to completely stop the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and brake fluid was dispensed into the reservoir. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they detected a fractured brake line. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10398162, filed 2011-04, 97,000 milesRelated 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 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada
15 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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