Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992
Model Silhouette made in 1992 by Oldsmobile got 29 consumer complains, 6 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, other and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts. The car has 2 modeles with engines 3.1l, 3.8l.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.1L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 17 | 910821 |
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 17/24/19 | 18/30/22 | Regular | $ 947 | 17 | 910821 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V015000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 585182 | 03/22/1996 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/23/1996 | 01/25/1996 | ||||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power train; transmission; automatic; cooling unit and lines. vehicle description: passenger mini-vans with 3.8l engine and 4-speed automatic transmissions and passenger vehicles with l27 or l67 engine and 4t60e automatic transmissions and sold or registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and wyoming.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or buick at 1-800-521-7300. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V027000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1991 to 06/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 157740 | 03/25/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/04/1994 | 02/17/1994 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle fails to conform to fmvss no. 209, seat belt assemblies. the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: the occupants of these seats will not be able to use the affected belt. in the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are at increased risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. replacement of the suspect safety belt will be available to consumers for the life of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior systems; seat belts; lap; rear.vehicle description: six and seven passenger vans.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of chargeor the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac service center at1-800-762-2737; and oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 238106 | 02/01/1997 | 51546 | Intermittent electrical conditions (tighten loose ground nut g105). *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 876002A | 07/01/1998 | 876002 | 615073 | Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re | 12/26/2000 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 436303 | 01/01/1995 | 39075 | Fuel tank thud/clunk. *tw | 03/06/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 01880 | 01/01/2004 | 01880A | 10007559 | No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, tcc surge, possible p0740, p1870, or 39 after installation of a reman (srta) 4t60/4t60e. *tt | 07/01/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 577106A | 12/01/1996 | 57-71-06 | 50571 | Cold start rattle noise. *tw | 05/27/1997 |
| 577106 | 02/01/1995 | 39308 | Cold start rattle noise. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 537101 | 02/01/1995 | 39722 | Transmission fluid seeps around clamp at transmission oil cooler line. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 990730030A | 04/01/2001 | 990730030 | 619370 | Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking | 05/24/2001 |
| 990730030 | 12/01/1999 | 575113 | 6089996 | Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt | 03/01/2000 |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 9573T4001 | 08/01/1995 | 45881 | Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 577106A | 02/01/1997 | 57-71-06 | 51497 | Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw | 06/27/1997 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 970801735026 | 08/01/1997 | 54419 | Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 431051 | 12/01/1994 | 37936 | Sliding door rattles. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP92012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/09/1992 | 06/25/1992 | APV FIRES | ||
| Apv fires | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| PE94070 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/15/1994 | 01/18/1995 | TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE96002 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/1996 | 04/16/1996 | FRONT BRAKE HOSE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||
| RQ03003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/2003 | 04/10/2003 | ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION | ||
| In april 1997, gm notified odi of a rear engine cradle bolt defect in certain model year (my) 1990-91 u vans and my 1988-91 w cars that could result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.gm identified the problem as excessive crevice corrosion of the engine cradle retainer after years of exposure in a severe corrosive environment.the recall covered approximately 680,000 vehicles registered in 14 rust belt states; including almost 70,000 my 1990-91 u vans.the recalled vehicles received new rear cradle bolts and retainers. gm changed the material composition of the retainers in the my 1992 u vans to provide improved corrosion resistance.the my 1992 retainers are aluminized steel with a 2.5 mm protective coating of zinc/chromate organic.there have been only five (5) failures identified in the subject vehicles after more than 10 years of exposure.based on the low failure rate and the age of the vehicles, there is no evidence of a safety defect trend in the subject vehicles. this recall query is closed. | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA92035 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/30/1992 | 11/30/1993 | APV FUEL LINE FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE92052 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/04/1992 | 10/30/1992 | APV FUEL LINE FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/25/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving, a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. steering wheel started shaking uncontrollably. consumer pulled over, but was unable to move the vehicle. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the motor mounts and steering shaft needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 03/18/2003 | |||
| While driving and without prior warning the washer bolt came out the engine and caused the driver to loose control of the steering wheel. please provide any additional information. the dealer is aware of the problem. *nlm | |||
| 06/30/2000 | 1 | 07/07/1992 | |
| Engine mounts rusted through which caused a loss of control. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| Would like to know if there is any way to know if this vehicle has had all recalls repaired or not thanks for your assistance | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/13/2003 | 97896 | 1 | |
| While driving suddenly vehicle stopped. dealer stated that transmission was defective.*ak | |||
| When coming to a stop while driving transmission automaticly shifts into neutral. also, transmission oil is overheating to the point that the oil is burning. dealer has been contacted.*ak | |||
| 07/18/2000 | 0 | ||
| When car is traveling at 50 transmsion starts lurching like its searching for a gear. then, when it gets up to 70 mph and it stops.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Dealership has no parts and now they are saying they don't deal with oldsmobiles. recall 96v015001. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/19/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| The transaxle seal blew out and we are being told replacing it most likely won't help, as it is apt to blow out again. 3 independent recommendations are to replace the transmission. at 80,000 miles either problem is unwarranted. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 4 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Seat belts fail to latch properly. seat belts do not stay latched when brakesa are applied. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| Both rear seatbelt retractor springs are broken, causing it to stay extended, will not retract back in , causing loss of protection. *ak | |||
| 10/19/1998 | 5 | ||
| The seat belt retractors in the second row seats will not retract the belts to the original position. *ak | |||
| 08/10/1996 | |||
| Failure of the driver's/passenger's and rear shoulder belt retractors, the shoulder belts will not retract. *ak | |||
| 07/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Passengers side front/middle seats safety belt retractors failed.(94v027000) *dsh | |||
| 09/03/1995 | |||
| Front passenger seat belt will not pull out of the housing. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 06/01/2000 | |||
| On very back row of seat on left side of vehicle shoulder belt is extended out all of the way and will not retract back into position. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| Driver's seat disengaged from the seat tracks, causing the seat to become unstable. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1994 | |||
| Passenger side seat back collapsed, when vehicle was hit from the back at 60 mph. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| Loss of abs braking power due to leaking brake lines. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear brake return springs too weak, causing them to break. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 11/14/2000 | 3 | ||
| The return spring for the rear brake shoes is inadequate. on two ocassions the right side spring came loose and was destroyed by the axle shaft rubbing against it. when this happens the rear brakes are lost and only the fron brakes wok, resulting in ther pedal going almost to the floor. the most recent incident happened to the brakes on the left side. the brakes came loose after using the parking brake, with resultant loss of rear brakes and only front brakes working, pedal almost to the floor. this time the spring did not break and the brake parts were reinstalled. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/16/1995 | 2 | ||
| Poorly designed brake hoses ruptured, causing brakes to fail twice. | |||
| 07/12/1995 | |||
| When panic stopping the left front brake hose broke and it caused the vehicle to loss control. the right front brake hose was also cracked. please describe. tt | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||
| 10/25/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving, a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. steering wheel started shaking uncontrollably. consumer pulled over, but was unable to move the vehicle. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the motor mounts and steering shaft needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 04/12/1998 | 12 | 02/01/1998 | |
| I contacted the oldsmobile corp. about a possible recall on the seatbelts. i hadn't thought about a possible defect until i was told that the third row seatbelts had been found to be defective. i was told that the other two rows were not. it does not make sense to me that the least used seatbelts could be the only ones that are defective. aren't all of the seatbelts manufactured at the same place? i am married we have five children cummulatively. i need all seven of my seatbelts in order to ensure the safety of my family, as well as conform to the law. the seatbelts cost $150 each. i am afraid more will go bad, and will end up costing me a small fortune. i have found that other seatbelts, not the same as my defective ones, are also not working. if the seatbelts have been malfunctioning since 1992 when the vehicle was new, it seems that it is not a matter of just wear and tear, and age of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||
| 07/31/1998 | 0 | ||
| Consumer discovered that vehicle was leaking power steering fluid. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 03/28/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving, the left rear tire blewout, causing vehicle to lose control, cross the median and roll over, injuries were sustained, no specific tire information was given, ohio traffic crash report. *tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/01/1995 | |||
| Cruise control disengages automatically without operator action. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 07/30/1994 | 5 | ||
| Ongoing problem with heater relay burning out whenever heater is set at high speed. replaced heater relay on five occasions. manufacturer would be contacted. *ak | |||