Three separate incidents of total brake failure. One resulted in failure to yield at a stop sign. Rolled into cross traffic. Gm dealer refuses to repair even at owner's expense because it is not on the recall list. I requested a repair that was done to other vehicles under recall in which the software is calibrated for proper wheel speed feedback. I will try another dealer
The worst 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes50
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Abs braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v‑193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
EA94038
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada 14
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
- Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500...
- Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3L V6 engine is...
- Some customers may comment on no start, hard start, rough idle after start, surge, or other driveability...
- Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked
- Cpi engine noise (install new gears/new mem-cals)
- End gate latch rattle (install revised striker)
1992 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 | 14 | 20 | 16 |
What 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tapping brakes did not dis-engage cruise, but caused further acceleration. Brakes would not work. Car eventually had to be placed into neutral, and emergency brake had to be used to stop vehicle.
No summary listed for abov vehicle.
While traveling on freeway at 65 MPH noticed engine check light flashing on and off. Pulled into a srevice station and it went out. Within second vehicle was on fire under hood, local fire department arrivrd to extinguish fire. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.
Was traveliing about 55mph on highway and heard a clunking noise. Vehicle began to smoke,and lost power. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership, and mechanic told consumer that engine needed to be replaced.
Stepped on brake pedal backing out of driveway,pedal went clear to floor antilock light and brake light on dash came on no leaks of fluid brakes are all fairly new lights have stayed on and brakes do not work right pedal still goes to floor ,goes to dealer 8/28/00to be plugged in on computer,would like to know if there was a recall on this.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Abs brake module failed. * ak
Consumer states when travleing upon making a sudden stop consumer note the pedal goes to the floor board causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
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Questions about the 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada
Is the 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
Owners have filed 56 complaints about the 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1.7 times a typical Bravada model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Brakes, with 50 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
No recalls on record.
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 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada range from 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 14 city and 20 highway.
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