The 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 19,788 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION98V0530001998-03-0972 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE OR ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE. ONE OR BOTH OF THE ATTACHING NUTS FOR THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM ARE UNDER TORQUED. THIS CAN ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSEN AND SUBSEQUENT BREAK RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE…
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM NUTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC97V2180001997-11-2419,716 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE CAN OCCUR CAUSING A SLOW BRAKE FLUID LEAK RESULTING IN A SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. IF THE BRAKE PIPE BREAKS, THE DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN DROP IN THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE…
Consequence
PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE.
Complaints by component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
14
SUSPENSION
9
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
2crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
Total complaints139
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the passengers side rear axle broke and the rear passenger wheel fell off. The contact stated that the vehicle flipped, causing the air bags to deploy. The contact sustained major injuries that required…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that while reversing at unknown speeds, the driver's side front seat caught on fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile bravada. The contact stated that while driving at 45-55 mph, the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. The vehicle was taken toa dealer, who replaced the alternator. The repair failed to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the…”
“Complaint number description of the complaint: I own a 1998 oldsmobile bravada. After purchasing the vehicle in february 20008, a year and 3 months later my husband reported a whistling in the front right wheel. Now when I was driving it I heard a whistling in the left back wheel. The vehicle was…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile bravada. Immediately after purchasing the vehicle in may of 2007, the contact heard a noise coming from the front passenger side wheel. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the wheel bearing assembly was defective and needed to be…”
“I purchased a used 1998 olds bravada. It has been an ok car except. The heater/air conditioner doesn't work properly. My dealer says you have to switch it back and forth from heat to cool in the dash somewhere (my question was, what is the thermostat button for then???). Also, the transmission or…”
“I purchased a used 1998 olds bravada. It has been an ok car except. The heater/air conditioner doesn't work properly. My dealer says you have to switch it back and forth from heat to cool in the dash somewhere (my question was, what is the thermostat button for then???). Also, the transmission or…”
“I purchased a used 1998 olds bravada. It has been an ok car except. The heater/air conditioner doesn't work properly. My dealer says you have to switch it back and forth from heat to cool in the dash somewhere (my question was, what is the thermostat button for then???). Also, the transmission or…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationRQ02012 Opened 2002-09-10 · closed 2003-03-07
FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS
SEE ATTACHED PAGE.
InvestigationRQ02012 Opened 2002-09-10 · closed 2003-03-07
FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS
SEE ATTACHED PAGE.
InvestigationRQ02012 Opened 2002-09-10 · closed 2003-03-07
FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS
SEE ATTACHED PAGE.
InvestigationRQ02012 Opened 2002-09-10 · closed 2003-03-07
FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS
SEE ATTACHED PAGE.
InvestigationRQ02012 Opened 2002-09-10 · closed 2003-03-07
FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS
SEE ATTACHED PAGE.
InvestigationRQ02012 Opened 2002-09-10 · closed 2003-03-07
FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS
SEE ATTACHED PAGE.
InvestigationRQ02012 Opened 2002-09-10 · closed 2003-03-07
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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