2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls and problems

The 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette has 1 safety recall and 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Oldsmobile dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
11
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls

Recall 04V-597: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Dec 22, 2004 · 717,302 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: 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 injured.

Risk: If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.

Fix: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, GM advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (Final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668; or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires4
Structure2
Electrical System2
Seats1
Parking Brake1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Air Bags1

Most reported parts

  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 2
  • Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly — 1
  • Structure › Body › Door — 1
  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 39,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Nov 13, 2018
2004 oldsmobile silhouette luxury. Consumer writes in regards to problems with the electrical system. The consumer stated the radio, locks, sliding doors and instrument panel all malfunction.
Structure · at 188,000 miles · reported Dec 22, 2017
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…
Tires · at 112,963 miles · reported Jul 16, 2012
The contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile silhouette. The vehicle was equipped with mastercraft strategy tires (N/a), tire size 225/60/16. The DOT number was unavailable. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the four tires were balanced and the failure continued to occur. The tires had not been replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 112,963.
Electrical System · at 178,000 miles · reported Feb 23, 2010
Speedometer in 2004 oldsmobile silhouette malfunctions. Appears to show correct speed some of the time, other times is obviously off.
Air Bags · at 9,815 miles · reported Dec 10, 2008
The impact of the crash of my car into the side of the other car as I was going west & he was going north,as his car kept on going, rolled over, my car was pulled nw the bumper pulled off - but the air bag did not blow, why?

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette: 04V-597 (latches/locks/linkages). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette?

Owners report tires problems most often (4 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 39,000 miles.

Are Oldsmobile recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Oldsmobile dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.