1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
US · Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
The 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 4.3L 6-cylinder
- Transmission
- 4-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.3L 6-cylinder | |
| Displacement | 4.3 L | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 4 | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.
98V053000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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 FRAME.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM NUTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
Reported March 9, 1998. View on NHTSA
97V218000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, AND THERE WOULD BE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE…
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE.
Reported November 24, 1997. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 10, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 10, 2026
Data verified: November 10, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada
SUV, Gasoline
4.3L 6-cylinder · AWD
16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) - 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
Gasoline
4.3L 6-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)) · AWD
16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
4.3L 6-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Combined fuel economy is 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: AWD.
Are there recalls for the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.