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1995 Oldsmobile Bravada

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Bravada.

Body SUV

The 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada is an SUV that represents an early chapter in the model's 1991-2004 production history. Accumulating only 15 total owner complaints and a single recall, the vehicle's most prominent issue area centers on its air bags. When viewed against the broader lineage, this model year sits near the very bottom of the Bravada's complaint scale—trailing only the 2004 low of 13 complaints and falling far short of the 243 logged against the 2002 peak—meaning it stands as a comparatively reliable entry in the nameplate's overall lifespan.

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Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada stands out as a clear low point in complaints within the generation, with only 15 total complaints—far fewer than the 103 in 1994 and the 84 in 1996, and the lowest count until 2004’s 13. It also has just one recall, compared to three in 1994 and five in 1996, and its 30 TSBs are modest relative to the steep climb that begins in 1996 (80 TSBs) and continues through the 2000s. The top complaint areas for 1995 are Air Bags, Power Train, and Service Brakes (three each), with two crash-related complaints and no fire complaints, but the data does not specify root causes for these issues. The overall trend shows complaints and recalls spiking in 1994, then dropping sharply in 1995 before rising again, suggesting 1995 may represent a brief period of improved reliability or lower reporting. Given its low complaint and recall counts compared to surrounding years, the 1995 Bravada is a relatively good year to buy within this generation, though the rising TSB trend afterward indicates that later years required more dealer interventions.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
30
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
15
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 15 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags3
Power Train3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Steering,Engine & Engine Cooling1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Suspension,Power Train,Exterior Lighting,Visibility1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E041000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 18/05/2006

CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE… Remedy: R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 30 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIP4723F2022-01-14Service Brakes, HydraulicThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIP4723D2020-01-31Electrical SystemThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIC4696E2019-11-22EquipmentThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how…
17NA0732019-09-18EquipmentThis warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action…
PIC4696D2019-09-05EquipmentThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 1995 Bravada have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.