Granted my vehicle is old but the previous owner has kept it in excellent shape other than the painting peeling which I see is one of the problems ppl are having my main concern is my anti lock brake system which the light keeps going on and off and sometimes staying on.
The worst 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes29
- Seat belts3
- Suspension3
- Transmission3
- Acceleration2
- Electrical2
- Seats2
- Steering2
- Body1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada
Recalls 2
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a rear seat belt buckle release button can stick in the unlatched (down) position under certain conditions because the buckle assembly can move inside the seat belt cover. If the cover moves far enough, it can create an interference condition with the latch release button. When it does, the seat belt buckle cannot be latched.
- Risk
- The rear belts may not hold an occupant in the event of a vehicle accident increasing the risk of pesonal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the three rear-seat belt buckles (one assembly) with a new, revised design.
Recall number 96V142000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.
- Risk
- In the event of rollover accident, an out of postionseal could allow fuel spillage in excess of the amount prescribed by fmvss 301.spilled fuel could ignite near an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Replace sender seals.
Recall number 91V108000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada
Defect investigations
Rear seat belt failure
Complaints indicate that the rear seatbelt buckles do not work, which prevents usage of the belts.
EA95031
Abs braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v‑193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
EA94038
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan
- Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3L V6 engine is...
- Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked
- End gate latch rattle (install revised striker)
- Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal)
- Cold engine knock
- Front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked
1991 Oldsmobile Bravada fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 |
What 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tires constantly lost air. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer believed that driver kept driving over rocks.
While driving the instrument panel began smoking and then caught fire. The dealer advised the consumer that the "electrical system" within the display shorted causing the fire. *ts
1991 olds bravada I have has a defective steering column : tilt.
Consumer was putting on seat belt when strap attachment anchor, that was bolted to vehicles floor came out of flooring, entire head section came apart from the bolt. Had broken in half. Vehicle was never in accident for problem to happen.*ak consumer has since replaced the fractured bolt.
Consumer states that the ABS phases out like vehicle isn't going to stop but it does, the ABS light is illumintated, dealer states that it's just a sensor.
Abs light comes on, performed system check, ECM malfunction, replaced b.p.m.v. With e.c.u, replaced brake fluid in entire system, adjust rear brakes. Fluid leaking from left rear axle, replace l/rear axle seal and brake shoes both side s left rear axle shaft faulty and contaminated brake shoes, replaced axle seal
Ea 94 038/ ABS braking system: ongoing problem with ABS light sensor remaining on. When this occurred ABS would not operate. Dealer notifed, and repairs would be made at consumer cost of $1073.00.
When brakes are applied pedal fades away, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, dealer has replaced master cylinder . However the problem still exists.
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Questions about the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada
Is the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1.3 times a typical Bravada model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Brakes, with 29 complaints. Next is seat belts (3).
How many recalls does the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts and fuel system, gasoline.
What year does the Oldsmobile Bravada have bad brakes?
The Oldsmobile Bravada model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (66 complaints), 1992 (50 complaints) and 1996 (31 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada range from 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 15 city and 20 highway.
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