Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
The Oldsmobile Silhouette is a minivan manufactured by General Motors for model years 1990–2004 over two generations.
Production ended when General Motors discontinued its Oldsmobile brand in 2004. GM continued to market badge-engineered variants of the U-body minivans, the Saturn Relay and the Buick Terraza for MY2005.
Background
General Motors' first attempt at producing a minivan to compete with the Chrysler minivans, the rear wheel drive, truck-based Chevrolet Astro and its twin, the GMC Safari failed to compete strongly against Chrysler's dominance in the minivan market in the 1980s. The 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette and its sibling models, sold more successfully than the Astro/Safari predecessors.
First shown to the public in 1986, the Pontiac Trans Sport concept car featured futuristic styling, individually removable bucket seats with built-in stereo speakers, a gull-wing rear passenger door and extensive use of glass including a glass-paneled roof.
The Trans Sport was approved for production without the gullwing door and the glass roof. Chevrolet and Oldsmobile received production vehicles based on the Trans Sport with the Lumina APV and Silhouette respectively. While the Pontiac Trans Sport was targeted at sport- and style-oriented buyers, the Lumina was the value offering and the Silhouette targeted premium markets, competing with the Chrysler Town & Country.
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Common Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
Based on the information from the sources provided, here are some common problems reported by owners of Oldsmobile Silhouette cars:
- Transmission Issues: Several complaints mention transmission problems, such as rough shifting, especially when the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This could be indicative of issues with the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid in the GM 4T65E transmission, a common problem in these vehicles .
- Battery Drain: Some owners have reported battery drain issues when the vehicle is turned off. Disconnecting the instrument panel has been identified as a solution to address this problem .
- Acceleration Hesitation: Complaints include hesitation upon acceleration, stalling, backfiring, and choking. This could be caused by various factors affecting the engine's performance .
These problems highlight common issues faced by Oldsmobile Silhouette owners, ranging from engine performance to electrical and transmission concerns. Addressing these issues promptly through proper diagnosis and repair can help maintain the vehicle's reliability and performance.
Is the Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?
It ranks 7th in reliability out of 12 eligible Oldsmobile models. Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average Oldsmobile score is 3.73 while the Silhouette comes in at 3.
How many miles per gallon does the Oldsmobile Silhouette get?
Fuel Economy
| City | 16 mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway | 23 mpg |
| Combined | 19 mpg |
When did they stop making Oldsmobile Silhouette?
2004
The Oldsmobile Silhouette is a minivan manufactured by General Motors for model years 1990–2004 over two generations. Production ended when General Motors discontinued its Oldsmobile brand in 2004.
Why won't my Oldsmobile Silhouette start?
The most common reasons an Oldsmobile Silhouette won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Oldsmobile Silhouette years
We have researched Oldsmobile problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Oldsmobile Silhouette model years:
- Oldsmobile Silhouette 1998
- Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999
- Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997
- Oldsmobile Silhouette 2000
- Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Oldsmobile Silhouette model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Oldsmobile Silhouette years
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Oldsmobile Silhouette car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Oldsmobile Silhouette , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Structure problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Silhouette model years
A total of 55 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Silhouette model years
There were a total of 22 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Silhouette model years
There were a total of 98 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Silhouette model years
There were a total of 13 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 1079 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Oldsmobile Silhouette . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Oldsmobile Silhouette 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-02
- Date Complaint: 2020-06-04
- VIN: 1GHDX03E7YD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL STARTED POURING OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT REFUELING THE VEHICLE TOOK AN EXTENDED AMOUNT OF TIME TO ACCOMPLISH. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WERE SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE O-RING AND RETAINER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.
Oldsmobile Silhouette 2004
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-13
- Date Complaint: 2018-11-13
- VIN: 1GHDX13E93D
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2004 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE LUXURY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RADIO, LOCKS, SLIDING DOORS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL ALL MALFUNCTION. *JS
Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-21
- Date Complaint: 2018-10-21
- VIN: 1GHDX13E61D
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: SHORT AND SWEET, I WAS IN MY VEHICLE, STATIONARY IN MY YARD, NOT RUNNING WITHOUT THE KEY AND I WAS LOCKED IN. IT WOULD NOT LET ME OUT. ONE CAN IMAGINE MANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THIS WOULD BE DEATH-INDUCING. (FRAILER PERSON, NO HEAVY OBJECTS TO BREAK WINDOWS, MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, NO CELL PHONE, ETC, ETC, ETC.)
Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-01
- Date Complaint: 2018-06-02
- VIN: 1GHDX23E51D
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: IVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW. FRIDAY JUNE 1 2018 I WAS DRIVING WITH ALL 4 OF MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AND MY DRIVER REAR SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF THE VEHICLE COMPLETLY . ALL 3 LATCHES THAT ATTACH THE DOOR TO THE VEHICLE DETACHED AND THE DOOR WENT TO THE FLOOR. WERE WERE MOVING STATE I WAS GOING ABOUT 15 MPH
Oldsmobile Silhouette 2004
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-21
- Date Complaint: 2017-12-22
- VIN: 1GHDX03E74D
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: MY 10 YEAR OLD NIECE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF OUR 2004 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE OUTSIDE THE MALL. THE MOTOR WAS ALREADY RUNNING, IN PARK, AS I HAD COME TO PICK UP MY DAUGHTER AND NIECE FROM THE MALL. THE DOOR APPEARED TO BE LOCKED SINCE IT WOULD NOT OPEN, SO I PUSHED 'UNLOCK' A FEW TIMES AS SHE AND MY GROWN DAUGHTER TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR. I JUST HEARD A CLICKING SOUND OF THE UNLOCK MECHANISM AS IF IT WAS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN, SO MY NIECE ENTERED THROUGH THE MANUAL SIDE DOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VAN. WE DROVE ABOUT 3 BLOCKS FROM THE MALL TO THE STOPLIGHT OF A MAJOR CITY STREET. ABOUT HALF A BLOCK OR LESS AFTER TAKING A LEFT AT THE INTERSECTION STOPLIGHT, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VAN JUST OPENED. MY NIECE LOUDLY EXCLAIMED THAT THE DOOR OPENED AND TRIED TO REACH ACROSS FROM HER BUCKLED POSITION ON THE LEFT BUCKET SEAT. MY DAUGHTER AND I BOTH SHRIEKED AND SAID FOR HER NOT TO GET NEAR IT. MY DAUGHTER WAS SEATED UP FRONT ON THE PASSENGER SEAT AND REACHED BACK TO THE WINDOW LEDGE OF THE OPEN SLIDING DOOR AND TRIED TO PULL IT SHUT. IT SHUT MOST OF THE WAY, BUT NOT FULLY. I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT OF A BUSINESS AND HAD MY NIECE USE THE SWITCH LOCATED NEAR THE POWER SIDE DOOR TO OPEN IT FULLY AND THEN AGAIN TO CLOSE IT FULLY. WE MADE THE NEXT 20 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT. WE JUST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE LESS THAN A WEEK AGO, AND WE HAVE OUR 3 YOUNGER BOYS RIDE IN THE BACK, SO THIS INCIDENT HAS BEEN VERY SCARY.
Oldsmobile Silhouette 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-22
- Date Complaint: 2017-06-22
- VIN: IGHDX03EX2D
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I COULD NOT GET MY VAN INSPECTED LAST OCT AS THE CODE CAME UP PO 446, WE WERE TOLD TO DRIVE 50 MILES, THEN 100 MILES, DIDN`T CORRECT THIS WE TRIED FOR 2 WEEKS . WE WERE GOING TO FLORIDA FOR THE WINTER,AND STOPPED IN WAVERLY NY TO SEE IF THE 150 MILES TO THERE WOULD CORRECT THIS NO, WHILE WE WERE IN FL. IN FEB. I HAD A MECHANIC CHECK OUT THE CAR , HE CHANGED THE OIL AND ALL FILTERS ,NEW PLUGS AND WIREING AND A .A.I.R. CHECK VALVE. PART # 911004... THE PO446 STILL CAME UP .IN APRIL HE PUT IN A CANISTER VENT SOLEOID PART # CVP124 AND PURGE VALVE PART # 9110117 WE HAVE HAD THIS IN FOR INSPECTION TWICE AND TODAY THE FAILED REPORT SAID I HAVE A 10 DAY EXTENTION TO GET IT FIXED AND NO OTHER EXTENTION. I AM STYMIED,I PAID OVER 1500 I WAS TOLD IN FL BY THE MECHANIC HE WAS SURE THIS WAS ALL CORRECT AND I WOULD BE ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION. IF I THOUGHT ALL THIS MONEY I SPENT ON ALL THIS WORK I WOULD HAVE DONE A DIFFERENT ROUTE THE VAN RUNS GREAT.WE ARE SNO-BIRDS AND IN OUR 80`S AND CAN`T AFFORD TO JUST BUY ANOTHER VAN. I PAID OVER $ 1500. AND AT $3.00 A GALLON FOR GAS AFTER PUTTING MILES ON TO CORRECT THIS CODE, AND $`S FOR FAILED INSPECTION .I AM OUT A LOT OF MONEY AND CAN`T DRIVE MY VAN AFTER 7/2/17. PLEASE HELP.
Oldsmobile Silhouette 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-28
- Date Complaint: 2017-04-18
- VIN: 1GHDX03E52D
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MY 2002 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF I'M GOING 30MPH OR 65MPH. EVERYTHING STOPS. THIS IS A SCARY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING! THE CAR IS OTHERWISE PERFECT AND HAS 47K MILES. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER LAST NOVEMBER, AND WAS TOLD THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS. I CONTACTED GM THREE WEEKS AGO, AND NOW IT'S BACK AT THE DEALER. HELP, PLEASE
Oldsmobile Silhouette 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-10
- Date Complaint: 2016-08-17
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MY VEHICLE PLUS MANY OTHER MULTIPLE YEAR AND MAKE EXPENDED BASE GM MINI VANS ARE DEVELOPING GASOLINE LEAKS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK DUE TO WORN PLASTIC SEAL. THE ONLY REPAIR IS REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK, THAT RETAILS AROUND $800. THERE IS NOT A REPLACEMENT TANK IN THE UNITED STATES AND NO PARTS BEING MANUFACTURED... MY CAR IS A LOW MILEAGE VEHICLE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE BUT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO LEAKING FUEL.. MUST I HAVE TO DISPOSE OF CAR BECAUSE NO PARTS AVAILABLE? CAN GM START REPRODUCING THE NEEDED PART.?
Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-09
- Date Complaint: 2016-07-05
- VIN: 1GHDX03EXXD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR WON'T START UNLESS YOU WIGGLE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. CAN DIE AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.
Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-19
- Date Complaint: 2016-03-17
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Number Of Deaths: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: MY COMPLAINT IS THE FACT THAT COMPANIES NEED TO TRACK DOWN ANY OWNER OF A VEHICLE THAT THEIR COMPANY MAKES. MY DAD PURCHASED THIS OLDSMOBILE VAN, IT WAS A USED VEHICLE, HE DID NOT REALIZE THAT THERE HAD BEEN RECALLS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELTS, AND AIR BAGS. I SHARED A MAIL BOX WITH HIM, AND I GOT THE MAIL EVERY DAY, SO I KNOW HE NEVER RECEIVED ANY INFO ON THIS. IN 2010 MY DAD WAS INVOLVED IN A WRECK THAT WAS NOT HIS FAULT, IF YOU LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE IT WAS NOT EVEN AS BAD AS SOME YOU SEE, BUT IT WAS HIS FRONT END THAT WAS HIT STRAIGHT ON. MY DAD DID NOT LIVE, HE DIED THE NEXT DAY. THE PERSON THERE ON THE SCENE TOLD ME THAT WHILE HE WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT IT HADN'T APPEARED TO HAVE HELD HIM, AND UNSURE IF THE AIR BAG COMPLETELY INFLATED. HE WAS THE ONLY FAMILY I HAD LEFT, NO PARENTS, NO GRANDPARENTS, NO SIBLINGS, AND I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK IT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED, AND I COULD STILL HAVE HIM HERE WITH ME, IF HE WAS ONLY NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I DON'T WANT OTHERS TO GO THROUGH WHAT I HAVE. THE NEUROSURGEON COULD NOT BELIEVE THE SEVERITY OF HIS INJURIES IN COMPARISON TO OTHER ACCIDENTS, HIS WERE TRAUMATIC, HE HAD A SEVERE BRAIN INJURY, AND CRUSHED CHEST INJURIES, WHICH GOES RIGHT ALONG WITH THE FACT THAT THE BELT NOR BAG DID NOT WORK RIGHT, AND HE FELT THE FULL FORCE OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Oldsmobile Silhouette 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-04
- Date Complaint: 2015-11-05
- VIN: 1GHDX03E62D
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
- Summary: THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN AND IT HAS SECURITY LIGHT COME ON. IT SHUTS THE ENGINE AND ALL POWER OFF. THE VAN WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. A REAL SAFETY HAZARD.
Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-10
- Date Complaint: 2015-07-12
- VIN: 1GHDX03E0XD
- Components: POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY PLACE AT WORSHIP WHEN A FRIEND TOLD ME I HAD NO BACKUP LIGHTS. I WENT STRAIGHT TO THE AUTO SUPPLY STORE. REPLACING THE BULBS DID NOT WORK. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I WENT ELSEWHERE. SAME STORY. WENT TO THE HE TRANSMISSION STORE. THEY SAID MY TRANSMISSION WAS GOING OUT AND IT WOULD COST ME $1897.00 TO FIX IT. TWO LITTLE BULBS. THAT WAS A YEAR AGO AND I'M STILL DRIVING IT. I TRY TO BACK INTO SPACES SO I DON'T HAVE TO BACK OUT. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID TO REPLACE THE WIRING ASSEMBLY WOULD COST MORE THAN THE CAR IS WORTH. AND THE SEAT BELT CLICKS IN BUT SOMETIMES SLIPS OUT IF I STOP QUICKLY IF SOMEONE CUTS ME OFF. NOT GOOD AT ALL.THE POWER TRAIN IS ERRATIC AT BEST. I WONDER IF I'M GOING TO MAKE IT HOME QUITE A LOT AND I AM DISABLED. IT SHUDDERS WHEN IT STARTS OUT, MAKING IT DANGEROUS IN TIGHT DRIVING SITUATIONS(CHICAGO).IT SLIDES OR SLIPS. I'VE BEEN TOLD TIME AND TIME THERE'S NOTHING WRONG. BUT WHEN YOU TELL A CAR TO GO, IT SHOULD GO...ITS NOT SUPPOSED TO ACT LIKE A STUBBORN DUMB MULE! AND THE DOORS QUIT WORKING AS DID THE AC AND IT EATS TIRES EVEN THOUGH ITS ALIGNED AND BALANCED. I FIXED THE SHOWER WITH 25 YEAR SILICONE. I DIDN'T NEED MY HAIR WASHED WHILE I DROVE. ITS ONLY 15 YEARS OLD AND HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF AND ITS A PIECE OF JUNK. A VERY EXPENSIVE PIECE OF JUNK. COOLANT LOW ALWAYS STAYS ON AND IT ISN'T. GAS GAUGE IS ALWAYS EMPTY WHEN YOU FILL IT AND FULL IF ITS EMPTY. I TELL HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE BY HOW MANY MILES I'VE GONE DIVIDED INTO HOW MANY GALS OF GAS I PURCHASED. KEEP THE BOOKS OR WALK!!!!! GARBAGE. CAR!!!!!!!!!
Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-09
- Date Complaint: 2015-07-12
- VIN: 1GHDX03E0XD
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE ENGINE. THE COOLANT LOW LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN THOUGH IT ISN'T.. HAVE HAD IT CHECKED. THEY SAID ITS ALL OK. THEN I READ THESE COMPLAINTS. WHY AREN'T THEY BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A DEFECT!!!!! ITS THEIR DEFECT, NOT OURS. WE DIDN'T SIGN UP FOR $1200 IN REPAIRS OR MORE!!! ARE YOU GETTING PAID TO SIT THERE AND JUST PUT THESE UP HERE TO APPEASE US? NO WONDER THIS NATION IS GOING YOU KNOW WHERE IN A BASKET. LACK OF INTEGRITY. MY BRAKES ALSO BOTH WENT OUT COMPLETELY WHEN SOMEONE GAVE ME LESS THAN A FOOT TO STOP WHEN THEY PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT DOWNTOWN. NO ACCIDENT BUT COMPLETELY BLEW MY BRAKE. THIS ALSO SEEMS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE POINT IN THIS SO CALLED VEHICLE. THE ENGINE DOES WHAT IT WANTS WHEN IT WANTS. IT MOANS AND SHUDDERS WHEN IT TAKES OFF..KIND OF LIKE ME WHEN I GET UP IN THE MORNING. COULD KILL ME THOUGH. AIRBAG LIGHT CAN'T DECIDE IF IT ALIVE OR NOT. ONE HEADLIGHT IS FROSTED.WILL COST $325.00 TO FIX IT. WHO HAS THIS MONEY??!!THAT IS HALF OF MY MONTHS INCOME!!!!!!!!!ARE YOU CRAZY????? AND NO, THERE IS NO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WHERE I LIVE. SEAT BELTS DON'T WORK RIGHT.DANGER!!! BODY IS RUSTING. DOORLOCKS LOCK ME OUT ALL THE TIME. WINDOW DON'T WORK.DANGZER!!!! I LIVE WHERE THERE'S LOTS OF WATER.. BACK WIPER QUIT. BACK LIGHTS QUIT. FUEL GAUGE QUIT..MAKES ME WANT TO QUIT. :( HOW CAN THEY GET AWAY WITH THE MAJOR SAFETY ITEMS..HOW????!!!!! PLEASE TELL ME. I NEED TO KNOW. THIS HEAP OF JUNK NEEDS TO LAST ME AT LEAST 20..YES TWENTY MORE YEARS.:(
Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-11
- Date Complaint: 2015-06-22
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKING BLOCK FOLLOWED BY A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED RIGHT KNEE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Oldsmobile Silhouette 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-05
- Date Complaint: 2015-04-16
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: T-BONED CROSSING A 4WAY DUE TO VIEW OBSTRUCTION. OTHER PERSON HIT US AT 60 MILES PER HR. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED APPROX. 10 SECONDS AFTER INITIAL IMPACT. *TR
Latest 5 recalls Oldsmobile Silhouette
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 77 recalls for different components of the Oldsmobile Silhouette.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001
- Report Received Date: 2009-02-17
- Manufacturer: DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONSTM" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
- Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
- Model: Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999
- Report Received Date: 2009-02-17
- Manufacturer: DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONSTM" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
- Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
- Model: Oldsmobile Silhouette 2004
- Report Received Date: 2009-02-17
- Manufacturer: DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONSTM" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
- Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
- Model: Oldsmobile Silhouette 2003
- Report Received Date: 2009-02-17
- Manufacturer: DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONSTM" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
- Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
- Model: Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997
- Report Received Date: 2009-02-17
- Manufacturer: DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONSTM" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
- Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
Latest negative Oldsmobile Silhouette car reviews
Latest positive Oldsmobile Silhouette car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2002
The Oldsmobile stands out in terms of equipment and price, making it a great value. While the ride, drive, and function of the van are good, more power under the hood would be appreciated. Compared to other GM vans, the Olds is the most attractive looking package. The Chevrolet, for the same money, seems just plain cheap. Although the fit and finish of body panels are so-so and there is a minor HVAC problem, these are minor issues. If GM could improve on the small stuff, they would be back to #1.
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Vehicle year: 2002
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my 2002 Old Minivan. It was such a great vehicle and I was sad to see it go after driving it for 99,700 miles. I decided to upgrade to a 2008 Chrysler T&C, but unfortunately, I experienced some brake noise on the way home from the dealership. The front and rear pads and rotors had to be replaced, as well as the battery. Despite this, I still believe that GM produces quality vehicles. Thanks for listening!
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Vehicle year: 1992
Your 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette has been a great vehicle. It has excellent handling, a smooth ride, cargo flexibility, and good fuel economy. Mechanically, it runs great. However, it has had a few issues with the water pump and radiator, which is understandable given its 176,000 miles. Despite this, the engine continues to run well. The door handles have been replaced due to poor manufacturing, and the seat belts have also been replaced. While these repairs are uncommon, they are necessary for the safety of the vehicle. Replacing the starter was a challenging repair, but other repairs such as the intake manifold gasket were too difficult to attempt. Given the long nose of the vehicle, it would be helpful to have more room under the hood for repairs. Overall, your Oldsmobile Silhouette has served you well and has been a reliable vehicle.
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Vehicle year: 2000
I bought our 2000 used in 2010 with over 150,000 miles on it. It has been our primary in-town ride and has made several long out-of-state trips. I have had to replace the battery, starter, idle control valve, belt and tensioner, tailgate lift cylinders, and rear air shocks, but these were all reasonable repairs for a vehicle of this age. I love the space and seats, and it has excellent fuel economy. It has been a reliable and very good van for hauling kids to ball games, moving music equipment, and everything else! Sadly, some kid turned into my daughter while driving this van and totaled it. Although we could drive it up onto the wrecker, the cost to repair the broken front end was just not economical. We bought a different brand of minivan to replace the Silhouette, but I appreciate the Silhouette even more now. I especially miss the trip computer with the electronic compass, MPG, etc. Our replacement Honda Odyssey doesn't have that, and it has taken me several months to get used to not seeing that information on the overhead console.
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Vehicle year: 2001
I am very pleased with my purchase of this vehicle, which I acquired with only 750 miles from the dealer's son. Although I have experienced some issues with the driver side seat heaters, which were quite expensive to replace, overall I am satisfied with the car. I do find the location of the spare tire to be inconvenient, particularly when dealing with hot intrastate conditions. While the headlights are an improvement over our 2000 model, they could still benefit from some additional assistance.
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Hoyt O'Reilly 2025-02-10
Vehicle year: 1999
I bought my Oldsmobile Silhouette in 2000 and had no problems until about 30,000 miles. The driver's side front rotor was scored because the brake pad was worn unevenly. Took it to my dealer and was told I was driving incorrectly. The right front was fine, only the left was worn. So I had the left rotor, pads, and caliper replaced. At about 55,000 miles it did it again. Took it to three dealers and they told me the same thing. I wish I knew what I was doing wrong! (LOL) After talking to several GM mechanics, I found this is not an unusual problem with this van. Everything else works fine-but every 25,000 miles I had to replace the brake pads-I can't afford a new rotor each time.
Hans Schamberger 2025-01-27
Vehicle year: 1998
The Oldsmobile Silhouette is a comfortable van that gets good MPG, but unfortunately, it has poor long-term reliability. At 119,000 miles, it experienced a transmission failure, and at 126,000 miles, a blown head gasket (in this model mechanics recommend a rebuilt engine). If your GM van is near those miles, please be cautious. I'm selling it, and its value has decreased significantly. I lost a lot of money on this one. Before this, I had problems with a Ford Windstar. So, I decided to switch to a Honda! Thank you for considering my experience.
Brendan Baumbach 2024-11-25
Vehicle year: 2002
We had some issues with the van that required continuous repairs. For instance, the air compressor leaked, which caused the air conditioner to malfunction, and we had to spend $3k on repairs. Additionally, the rear lights frequently went out, and we had to replace the fuses constantly. We also had trouble with the front lights, which did not seal well even after replacing the covers, so we had to replace the headlights monthly. The sliding doors sometimes opened on their own, even with the vehicle turned off. Unfortunately, the engine blew at 90k miles, which cost us $6k to repair. We also had to replace the rotors and wheel bearings three times. Furthermore, the traction system needed to be repaired, and the CD player would jam when changing CDs. We experienced constant electronic malfunctions. In an accident, the van rolled at 40mph and both sliding doors popped open during the roll, causing all the windows to break. This was an extremely unsafe situation. Overall, we found the vehicle to be unreliable.
Jayme Glover 2024-11-17
Vehicle year: 1999
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my 1999 Olds Silhouette that I purchased new. Unfortunately, I've had to take it to the shop a few times for some repairs. These include tire tread separation which cost $50, transmission work which cost $1200, and an intake manifold leak which cost $713. Currently, the vehicle has 48,000 miles on it. Thanks for listening!
Ola Harris 2024-10-26
Vehicle year: 2002
With 2 young children, we thought we needed a minivan, but unfortunately this one didn't meet our expectations. The heated seats stopped working within the first 3 months, and we had to replace the fan control resistor at 5 months. Additionally, the A/C condenser cracked at 70K miles and the intake gasket started leaking at 80K. Overall, the build quality was poor and it was the noisiest highway vehicle I've driven since my '76 K5 Blazer.