Tl*the contact owns a 1994 oldsmobile bravada. Whenever the contact drives over a damp patch on the road and applies the brakes, the brake pedal extends all the way to the floor. As a result, the braking distance increased. The failure has occurred numerous times while driving 45 MPH. Through online research, the contact found recalls and tsb's on his vehicle for the same failure. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 99i006000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); therefore, nothing could be done. The contact believes that his vehicle should be included and repaired for free since the failures are identical. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
The worst 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes66
- Acceleration8
- Electrical5
- Fuel system5
- Engine4
- Suspension4
- Visibility4
- Tires2
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada
Recalls 1
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were shipped with the wrong owner's manual, and, therefore, the correct information regarding safety belt usage is not available to the owner. This does not conform with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Risk
- Unbelted occupants or occupants using safety belts incorrectly are more at risk of injury than those using the safety belt in the correct manner in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- Owners and oldsmobile dealers are being mailed the correct 1994 oldsmobile bravura owner's manual and will be asked to install it in the instrument panel compartment and remove and discard the incorrect owner's manual.
Recall number 94V117000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada
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 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada 20
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Power door mirror inoperative after replacing mirror
- 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...
1994 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 | 19 | 16 |
What 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel pump/ after driving up a hill I went to merge into a lane, my car stalled losing all power as a car nearly re -ended us I quickly started it again to immediatedly stall again. Tow truck came and it sits at the house until I get some answers. I also don't understand about the egr valve recall I had replaced 4 times but it is not listed on the recall list (aka) silent recall. How many more are missing?
Front impact to SUV leading to engine bursting into flames, killing occupant! Fuel lines ruptured and sprayed hot motor with pressurized fuel! Driver was alive after impact! Driver could not exit SUV due to body damage from impact! In which SUV burst into flames burnning driver alive!
Consumer stated that when driving at high speeds there were brake problems. Dealer notified. *ak the problem was with the ABS brakes sensors on the front wheels. As the dirt guard rusted, particles of the plate had fallen and ruined the speed sensor and caused false signals to the computer which locked the brake pedal. *scc
The brake light indication flashed while driving, and when the brakes were depressed, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *ak the yellow ABS light blinked, then the red brake light blinked when theconsumer attempted to stop the vehicle. The consumer found on the internet, that the plugged filters in the hydro/electric ABS unit must be replaced with the new modified unit.
The vehicles accelerator stuck and caused the vehicle to surge even with the parking brake applied. The consumer stated that two days later the accelerator was still stuck and tires just spin.
Car jack bent causing vehicle to crash onto frame.
At 13 MPH, the consumer applied the brakes and the engine revved, the vehicle accelerated up to 68 MPH. As soon as the consumer took her foot off the brakes the engine revved up. The vehicle hit a fire truck, the consumer suffered injuries to face, and 5 other people were injured in the crash. The vehicle was totalled. *ak
Tire blew out completely; the side totally blew away from the tire; my son was driving down i25 at 75mph and he heard an explosion and the vehicle started swerving and he got it pulled over and stopped. He had just started to pass another smaller vehicle.
The driver has experienced several intermittent brake failures while driving none of which have resulted in an accident, the dealer replaced the speed sensor but the brake failure reoccured three weeks later.nlm
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Questions about the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada
Is the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
Owners have filed 91 complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2.8 times a typical Bravada model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Brakes, with 66 complaints. Next is acceleration (8).
How many recalls does the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada range from 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 15 city and 19 highway.
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