Consumer stated that despite having had almost all the brake system replaced with new parts, she had a near fatal accident due to brake failure. While traveling 40-45 MPH brake failed and consumer hit a van on the back left corner with the right front corner and her vehicle was totaled.
1993 Oldsmobile Bravada: brake failure
11 of the 43 complaints about the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Have had several incidents with mushy brakes, but service people at rainbow told me it was typical gmc anti-lock brakes. When you hit a bump and brake at the same time, the brake pedal goes to the floor and can hear and feel a vibration through the pedal. Also, read your article on the internetdated 7/23/99 about gm to recall 3.5 million vehicles because of problems with the anti-lock brake system. After three major brake jobs, the only thing the mechanical people at firestone and geg's auto repairs could say was, typical of the gmc anti-lock braking system. Hve contacted gmc sharon noim in tampa on 7/23/99 and said the only thing she sees is a recall 96067 that had nothing to do with the brakes. Call back on 8/6/99 and spoke with a sharronda, she said she has seen nothing yet about the brake recall. Called mike in the srevice dept. At rainbow olds in harvey, la where the SUV was purchased, he said he has seen nothing or heard anything about a recall on any gmc vehicle. I explained my predicament to him. He said he would check into it and return my call. Never did. Call gmc again on 12/6/00 in tampa and spoke with shantalet dallas, who must have a a bad day, she said she hadn't seen anything about a recall on the ABS brakes. Called back to get someone with a better attitude and spoke with virginia beaty. Said there is a recall on for my vehicle 96067 for the linear egr valve, that she said was still open. I never received a recall letter on it. She set up a new file for me co2463907, and said she would be back with me. She called several days later and left a message on my voice mail, 12/11/00, stating that there were no present recalls or campaigns on my vehicle and recommended I bring it into the dealer to have it analyzed. I saved her message for reference. I feel I have gone through all the processes to correct this problem and have not been satisfied. No one seems too know of the recall on the internet, because tie has expired on the article.
Brakes failed and resulted in a collision.
Abs brake problems; while driving on regular road conditions, during normal braking, applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. At the same time the ABS warning light came on and the bravada slowed down some, but not like it would normally. The master cylinder and proportional valve were replaced at 49,000 miles in jan of 97. The van is experiencing very poor braking again. The brakes pads and rotors were just recently replaced at 58600 miles. *ak consumer states that the brakes often go to the floor even though the master cylinder and porportional valve were replaced.
The brake pedal gets stuck to the floor when depressing the brake pedal. To get the brake pedal unstuck have to manually pull the brake pedal up from the floor with hands. During the time the brake pedal goes to the floor, there are no brakes at all. *ak
Anti-lock brake failed twice, once resulting in a collision.
Poor ABS brake performance during normal braking on dry pavement, the pedal goes to the floor and complete brake failure is experienced. The vehicle has been to the dealer several times, and the problem/solution has not been found. *ak
Consumer's brakes failed, causing him to rearend another vehicle, no injuries sustained.
Abs brake failure, in wet road condition applied brakes, pedal went to the floor, extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident, impact 12:00 position speed 10mph.
Antilock brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance.
Consumer was driving and need to stop there were no brakes have ABS anti-lock brake . Tt
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada?
11 of 43 owner complaints about the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada (26%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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