The 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada has 2 recalls, the most serious involving a rear brake pipe that can crack and leak fluid, causing a soft pedal and reduced rear braking, or break suddenly and drop the pedal with a near-total loss of rear brake performance.
The second recall involves the power window system: when the hazard flasher switch is toggled, it can accidentally activate the retained accessory power feature, allowing the windows to operate without a key in the ignition, which raises the risk of a child inadvertently moving a window.
At a glance
What can fail
The hazard flasher switch can activate the retained accessory power feature without the ignition key being inserted, which doesn't meet federal window and roof panel system standards.
What the fix does
No repair needed. This condition has no adverse safety impact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The right-hand brake pipe on the rear axle can develop a crack from metal fatigue. A crack causes slow brake fluid leakage, making the pedal soft and reducing rear braking. A complete break causes sudden pedal drop and loss of rear brakes.
What the fix does
A brake pipe bracket will be installed to support the pipe and prevent fatigue cracking.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
