Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls and problems
8 recalls and 296 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
296
Crashes reported
18
Fires reported
5
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Oldsmobile Silhouette by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Silhouette | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Silhouette | 2 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 6 |
| 2002 Silhouette | 2 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 Silhouette | 6 | 78 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 Silhouette | 5 | 114 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Most reported Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | |
| Structure | 36 | |
| Electrical System | 33 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 26 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | |
| Power Train | 23 | |
| Suspension | 21 | |
| Tires | 19 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | |
| Air Bags | 17 |
All Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V-597 | Dec 22, 2004 | 2000–2004 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be… |
| 02V-329 | Dec 9, 2002 | 2001 | Air Bags | On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. |
| 02V-222 | Aug 9, 2002 | 2002–2003 | Air Bags | Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment. |
| 01V-383 | Dec 13, 2001 | 2001 | Seats | Vehicle description: certain mini vans built with second row 50/50 split bench seats or captain's chairs, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 01V-264 | Aug 21, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v-067) from april… |
| 01V-067 | Mar 8, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. |
| 00V-228 | Aug 7, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. |
| 99V-268 | Sep 29, 1999 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: mini vans with extended wheelbase. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Oldsmobile Silhouette?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette has the most reports (114). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Silhouette have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering Oldsmobile Silhouette model years 2000–2004.
What are the most common Oldsmobile Silhouette problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, structure, electrical system problems most often.