1995 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 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
The Oldsmobile Silhouette, a minivan produced by General Motors from 1990 to 2004, has been known to have several common problems based on complaints from owners.
- Cooling System: The cooling system has also been a significant source of trouble for the Silhouette, with 11 complaints (55%) related to overheating. This issue can lead to engine damage if not addressed promptly.
- Transmission Problems: The Silhouette has experienced transmission issues, with 9 complaints (45%) reported. These problems can result in hard shifting or difficulty changing gears, which can be both inconvenient and potentially dangerous while driving.
- Interior Issues: The Silhouette's interior has been a point of contention for some owners, with 8 complaints (40%) related to interior problems. Complaints include glare reflected on the interior of the windshield from the massive dashboard, which can be distracting and potentially dangerous while driving.
- Windows: The Silhouette has had 8 complaints (40%) related to windows, including issues with the power windows not functioning correctly.
- Doors: The Silhouette has experienced door-related problems, with 18 recalls issued for door issues. These problems can range from difficulty opening and closing doors to potential safety hazards related to door functionality.
- Seats: The Silhouette has had 15 recalls issued for seat-related problems, including issues with seat belts and seat functionality. These problems can impact the safety and comfort of the vehicle's occupants.
- Steering: The Silhouette has experienced steering problems, with 12 recalls issued for steering-related issues. These problems can impact the vehicle's handling and safety.
- Fuel System: The Silhouette has had 10 recalls issued for fuel system-related problems, including issues with fuel leaks and fuel system functionality. These problems can impact the vehicle's safety and performance.
- Lighting: The Silhouette has experienced lighting problems, with 7 recalls issued for lighting-related issues. These problems can impact the vehicle's safety and visibility.
These common problems with the Oldsmobile Silhouette can significantly impact the vehicle's reliability and safety. Owners of this model should be aware of these issues and consider regular maintenance and inspections to address potential problems before they become serious safety hazards.
How reliable is the Oldsmobile Silhouette?
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.
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.
How big is the gas tank on the Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 25.0 gal |
|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
How reliable is the Oldsmobile Silhouette?
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.
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.
How big is the gas tank on the Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 25.0 gal |
|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Oldsmobile Silhouette problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Air bags problems
- Visibility problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
The NHTSA has received 60 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles.
2006-11-27
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-11-22
- VIN: 1G3HN52K5SH
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WERE WORN, AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED.
2005-11-23
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-07
- VIN: 1G3GR62C2S4
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 1995 OLDSMOBILE AURORA, GM'S REAL WINNER HERE!!! WHERE DO I START? WE HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH OVER HEATING PROBLEMS, AND HAVE CHANGED WATER PUMPS, RADIATOR, RADIATOR FLUSHES, THERMOSTATS, A HANDFUL OF ALTERNATORS, TWICE THE A/C SEIZED, MAJOR VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS AND STOPPING, CAUSED? OVER HEATED DISK BRAKES! ITS A REALLY NICE CAR; WE LOVE IT, BUT JUST CAN'T SEE THE END TO THIS FORESEEING WASTE OF CASH. OUR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE ALL POUND THIS CAR AROUND, CAN'T BEAR GIVING IT UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER INVESTING SO MUCH. SHIFTING IN REVERSE CAN HAVE YOU SLAPPING IT IN DRIVE SEEING THE CHIROPRACTOR FROM THE SUDDEN JOLT. PROBLEMS WITH STEERING WHEEL, IS LOOSE AS A GOOSE, LEAKING FLUIDS FROM UNKNOWN PLACES THAT SEEM TO DISAPPEAR WHEN GETTING THEM SERVICED? ENGINE MOUNTS IN NEED OF A 2ND REPLACEMENT OVERHEATING IS AN ERRATIC PROBLEM, ALONG WITH THE IRREGULAR IDLES. THESE ISSUES ARE ALL STEMMED FROM THE REALLY BAD DESIGN PLANS, GIVING US THESE PROBLEMS THAT NEVER REALLY GET FIXED. THE CAUSE, MAJOR INTERNAL OVERHEATING! PROMOTING MASSIVE MELT DOWN ON OUR PRECIOUS BABY NORTHSTAR MAKES ONE EXPENSIVE ALUMINUM PAPER WEIGHT. NO MECHANIC SHOP WILL FIX OUR ENGINES, WHY? LIABILITY, THE BAD DESIGN HAS PROVEN THIS (IT DOES NOT WORK!). THE POOR DESIGN WAS EVIDENT TO GM WAY BEFORE THE FACTORY STARTED THROWING THEM TOGETHER. THEY JUST ADDED BANDAIDS ON THE MOST CRUCIAL ASPECT THEY NEEDED FURTHER DEVELOPMENT; THESE LOW ATTRIBUTES HAVE LEFT US SHORT CHANGED HOLDING A BAG OF SAFETY AND FINANCIAL BURDENS. TAKE A LOOK AT THIS NHTSA ODI NUMBERS; 8010002,10003769,10028708,1005387, 10057594,10063987,10069013,10069679,10070352,10071397,10094331, 10094992,10101048,10120403,10121459. THIS IS JUST A FRACTION OF THE PROBLEMS, THAT??S WHY A MECHANIC WILL NOT TOUCH YOUR ENGINE, BUT WILL ONLY EXCHANGE FOR A BRAND NEW ONE COST OF AROUND $8,000.00, AND OLDSMOBILE, WELL AS YOU KNOW. BAILING OUT. THANKS GM FOR THE NICE KICK IN THE PANTS. *JB
2005-10-11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-20
- VIN: 1G3GR62C2S4
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE GM#04014 NHTSA #04V110000 FROM GM SEPT. 2004. SEPT. 14, 2004 SHOTTENKIRK, FORT MADISON, IA DID INSPECTION FOR RECALL-"NO REPLACEMENT REQUIRED". JUNE 2005 MYSELF/PASSENGERS (ONE WAS 2) WERE OVERCOME WITH FUEL FUMES. ELSTON AUTO REPAIR REPLACED THE FUEL REGULATOR AND "PATCHED" THE FUEL LINE-FUEL WAS SHOOTING OUT. TOTAL PAID $195.83. I FOUND ORIGINAL GM RECALL NOTICE AND 9/14/04 INVOICE FROM SHOTTENKIRK. 10/11/05 CALLED THE GM#800-630-6537, SPOKE WITH MICHELLE GONZALES. GAVE HER THE INFORMATION FROM MY RECALL NOTICE AND THE SHOTTENKIRK INVOICE. SHE RESPONDED WITH - THIS AUTOMOBILE WAS NEVER UNDER ANY RECALL NOR DOES IT HAVE ANY "OPEN" RECALLS. SHE REPLIED THAT I MUST HAVE GOTTEN A HOLD OF SOMEONE ELSE'S RECALL NOTICE OR IN SOME OTHER MANNER ATTAINED SUCH A DOCUMENT. THE GM NOTICE HAD MY VIN#, SHOTTENKIRK HAD DONE THE INSPECTION. SHE STATED THAT SHE HAD CONTACTED BRENT AT SHOTTENKIRK, IF THEY HAD DONE THE INSPECTION IT WAS OUT OF COURTESY OR BY MISTAKE. I HAVE ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTATION FROM GM AND SHOTTENKIRK. WHY HAS THE GM REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THIS CAMPAIGN AND INFERRED THAT I HAD SOMEHOW "MANUFACTURED" THE RECALL PAPERWORK. WHY DOES GM RECORDS INDICATE NO "OPEN" RECALLS? ARE RECALLS CLOSED AFTER AN INSPECTION IS FILED OR ONLY AFTER THE WORK IS COMPLETED? I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO REIMBURSED SHOTTENKIRK FOR THE INSPECTION FEE, SINCE ACCORDING TO GM & SHOTTENKIRK THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF ANY RECALL. I CONTACTED THE NHTSA (MARTINA) AND VERIFIED THAT THIS VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN CAMPAIGN#04V110000. I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SURE THAT THE OLDSMOBILE DEALER HAS NOT FALSELY IDENTIFIED THIS AUTOMOBILE AS BEING REPAIRED UNDER THIS RECALL. AT THIS TIME I REQUEST THAT I BE REIMBURSED MY REPAIRS OF $195.93 AND GET MY CAR REPAIRED TO COMPLY WITH RECALL CAMPAIGN #04V110000 GM#04014B AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. *JB
2005-06-07
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-04
- VIN: 1GHDU06LXST
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DT: THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME AND BACK REST SPLIT APART, ON THE INSIDE. THE CONSUMER HAD IT WELDED BACK TOGETHER AND PUT A BRACE ON THE SEAT. THE DEALER (ALICIA MILAM 866-932-4368 X38573) REFUSED TO FIX IT. REF# 1-325360723. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS ADJUSTING HIS POSITION WHEN THE SEAT BACK HAD GIVEN AWAY AND FELL BACK. *SC *JB
2005-05-26
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-15
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GHDU06L4ST
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH. THIS CAUSED A CHAIN REACTION, RESULTING IN THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CRASHING INTO A VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A RIGHT UPPER CONTUSION AND A SPRAINED NECK. THE DRIVER ALSO SUFFERED BACK PAINS AND HEARING PROBLEMS. *AK *NM *TT THE HORN WAS ALSO STUCK, WHEN THE AIR BAG(S) DEPLOYED. THIS WAS A 3 CAR ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WHOM INSTALLED THE AIR BAG(S), INVESTIGATE THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG SYSTEM. *SC *JB
2004-01-15
VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-15
- VIN: 1GHDUO6L9ST
- Components: VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ONE NIGHT THE CAR LOCKED ITSELF. WHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED ON IT WILL STAY ON THE SELECTED STATION FOR A LITTLE WHILE AND THEN IT WILL START SKIPPING THROUGH ALL THE STATIONS. SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. ONE NIGHT AFTER PUTTING THE WINDOWS UP I WAS IN THE HOUSE AND SAW THE DRIVER WINDOW ROLL DOWN BY ITSELF.
2004-01-15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-05-15
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GHDUO6L1ST
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
- Summary: TRANSMISSION REPLACED 3 TIMES, FIRST TIME MAY 1998, FAILED NOV 1998, REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, FAILED AGAIN MAY 2003, OUT OF WARRANTY AT 117,000 MILES
2003-09-07
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-17
- VIN: 1GHDU06LXST
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
- Summary: 1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUTTE... WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY GOING ABOUT 45-55 MPH VAN LOST POWER AND CONTROL OF STEERING ETC HAD TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROADHAS HAPPENED ABOUT 6-10 TIMES SINCE THEN HAVE HAD CHECKED NO KNOWN CAUSE. VAN SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY LIGHT SAYS IT'S OPENED. HAS OPENED ON IT'S OWN. WHILE ON INCLINE AND BACKING UP BRAKES MAKE A CLICKING SOUND. STEERING COLUME CLICKS WHEN TURNING TO BACK UP WHEN FIRST STARTED. PASSENGER WINDOW DOES NOT WORK. INSIDE HANDLES ARE DETACHING FROM THE DOOR ON BOTH SIDES. THE PIN THAT CONNECTS THE GEAR SHIFT TO THE STEERING COLUMN IS ALWAYS COMING OUT. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THESES PROBLEMS. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND AM NOT SURE IF ONE EXIST.*AK
2003-08-05
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-20
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
- Summary: VEHICLES OF AN AUTO PARTS DELIVERY FLEET (7)HAVE THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS..U- JOINTS, BALL JOINTS, CRACKED WINDSHIELDS, SIGNAL LIGHTS OUT I WAS TERMINATED FOR COMPLAINING.BOUT THE NOTED DEFECTS AND MANAGEMNT WAS ANGRY THAT I COMPLAINED...BEING 60 YRS OF AGE AND HAVING HIGH BLOODPRESSURE WAS THE REASON FOR TERMINATION GIVEN...ALSO COMPLAINTS OF NON-COMPENSATED OVER TIME...LUNCHES DELAYED AT TIMES TILL 5 PM ON DAYS WORK STARTED AT 8AM...SATURDAYS LUNCH WAS BOUGHT FOR YOU BUT YOU HAD TO EAT WHILE WORKING...ATLEAST 2 VEHICLES INVOLVED IN FENDER BENDERS. *AK
2003-07-24
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-08
- VIN: 1GHDU06L8ST
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: INTERMITTENT LOS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND OTHER SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR. THIS HAPPENS ON A CONTINUAL BASIS AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, HOWEVER, NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM, NOT EVEN THE DEALERSHIP.*AK
2003-07-17
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-02-16
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER STATES VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
2003-05-15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-15
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. *NLM
2003-04-18
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-18
- VIN: 1GHDU06L4ST
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS FRONT SEATS ARE TOO LOW, AND EVEN WITH THE HEADREST EXTENDED, IF THE VEHICLE WERE TO BE REAR ENDED THERE WOULD BE NO SUPPORT FOR THE SHOULDERS OR HEAD. THE SEAT BACKS ARE TOO LOW TO BE CONSIDERED SAFE. *NLM
2003-04-16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THE ENGINE STARTED TO HESITATE. *JB
2003-03-06
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-02-15
- VIN: 1GHDU06LXST
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE STEERING LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE RACK AND PINION HOUSING HAD SHATTERED. *JB THERE WAS LITTLE WARNING, AND A SLIGHT CATCH WHEN TURNED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE RACK/PINION AND THE CLOCKSPRING WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN FOR THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. SCC
2003-01-08
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-22
- VIN: 1GHDU06L8ST
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: WHILE IN MOTION, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW. THERE WAS A RUBBER COATED WIRE THAT BLEW IN THE FRONT TIRE. *JG*JB
2003-01-08
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-02
- VIN: 1GHDU06L8ST
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THIS VEHICLE REPEATEDLY STALLS AND KICKS OUT OR IT WON'T START AT ALL. WHEN IT DOES START, THE VEHICLE CHUGS AND SHUTS OFF, ALSO THERE WERE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED.*JB *JG
2002-09-24
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1GHDU06LXST
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND WITHIN SECONDS THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. GM REFUSES TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER RECEIVED BRUISES TO THE RIGHT CORNIE AND EARDRUM. *JG
2002-08-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GHDU06LXST
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THIS FIRE WAS A MALFUNCTION OF A FACTORY INSTALLED PART THE ONLY SERVICE DONE TO THE VEHICLE WAS BY FINDLEY OLDS TECHS AND WE HAVE ALL THE PAPERWORK TO PROVE THAT FINDLEY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH FUSES BLOWING AND WERE TOLD IT WOULD NOT START A FIRE AND NOT BE CONCERNED JUST PUT A NEW FUSE IN WHEN ONE BLOWS THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT THE TECK MNGR SAID THIS VAN SHOULD HAVE HAD ANOTHER 10 YEARS LIFE ...WHY CANT OLDS AND FINDLEY STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT A FIRE UNDER THE DASH COULD ONLY HAPPEN IF SOMETHING MALFUNCTIONED I WAS LUCK I WASNT KILLED ...I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE EVERYONE SEEMS TO JUST WANT TO PRETEND THIS DIDNT HAPPEN WHY WONT SOMEONE TAKE ME SERIOUS AND FIX THIS VEHICLE THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE THE TOP OF THE LINE OLDS MINIVAN I JUST READ RECENTLY THAT OTHER OLDS VANS HAD CAUGHT FIRE AS WELL IS THIS A PATTERN ......PLEASE HELP ME !!!!.....IM NOT A C OMPLAINER BUT I HAVE A $23,000.00 SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY THAT THEY WONT STAND BEHIND ...YOU MAY INSPECT IT ALL YOU WANT PLEASE DO ITS HERE AND WAITING THANKS FOR ANYTHING YOU CAN DO FOR ME ... I FEEL RIPPED OFF!!!.!!! I ALWAYS THOUGHT OLDS STOOD BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS I GUESS THEY REALLY DONT...IM VERY SORRY FOR THEM!!!!! .AK
2002-02-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GHDU06LXST
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I AM WRITING AFTER THE REPORT OF THE OTHER GM VEHICLE FIRES YOU REPORTED RECENTLY...THIS VEHICLE HAS ALSO BURNED BEHIND THE STERING COLUMM/DASH WHILE IN OPERATION...AFTER CONTACTING OLDS I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THEY R NOT RESPONSIBLE...THEY HAVE BEEN THE ONLY SERVICE PERSONEL TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE AND WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THAT MODEL BUT SEEING OTHER OF THEIR VEHICLES TOO HAVE HAD FIRES I NOW BELIEVE MY BRAND IS ALSO AT RISK TOO THE FIRE BURNED SO EXTENSIVLY THAT THE DASH IS CHARRED....FEEL FREE TO COME AND SEE IT AS IT HAS BEEN SITTING IDLE SINCE THE FIRE..I HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED OLDS AND THEY REFUSE TO ACT OR ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I EVEN HAVE A PROBLEM PLEASE HELP ME I FEEL I HAVE A MANUFACTURES DEFECTED VERHICLE AND CANNOT GET HELP THRU OLDS AFTER MY SEEING THE REPORT OF THE OTHER VEHICLES OF THEIRS THAT HAVE HAD FIRES...... I WANT TO ADD TO THE LIST THANK YOU FOR YOUR INVESTIGATION!!*AK
2002-02-06
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-09-05
- VIN: 1GHDU06L1ST
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER'S REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY FOR BOOSTER SEAT, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
2002-02-06
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-09-05
- VIN: 1GHDU06L1ST
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS
- Summary: THE DRIVER'S SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE, SEAT IS ABLE TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS KIDS THAT USED THE SEAT, AND HAS NO COOPERATION FROM THE DEALER. PER INVOICE, THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING; THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON FOR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (STALLS & SURGES)-NEEDS TO REPLACE THE EGR VALVE, THE COOLANT IS LEAKING AT THE UPPER PLENUM, AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. *SCC
2001-09-20
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-09-01
- VIN: 1GHDU06L0ST
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATBELT RETRACTORS WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY ANYMORE, HAD STEADILY GOTTEN WORSE IN LAST 2 YEARS.*AK
2001-09-05
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-29
- VIN: 1GHDU06LXST
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FAILED, IT LOCKED UP. *AK
2000-10-12
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-27
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 64 MPH TREAD ON REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAME OFF, TAKING BUMPER WITH IT. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TIRE SIZE P205/70R15. REPLACEMENT TIRE ON A 1995, OLDSMOBILE, SILHOUETTE. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 5,000. *AK DOT # W2MO F8A 138.
1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
1996-01-23
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.
- Consequence: VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
1995-03-20
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Summary: IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE OPERATION INCREASING BRAKING DISTANCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.
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