Oldsmobile Silhouette 1996
Model Silhouette made in 1996 by Oldsmobile got 24 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, other and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other, steering. The car has one 3.4l engine.
Model 1996
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.4L) | 5 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/26/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 857 | 17 | 950831 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E021000 | DELPHI | E (Equipment) | 742 | 04/27/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/12/2007 | 03/12/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V286000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1996 to 06/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1159156 | 01/24/2003 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/04/2002 | 11/06/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. these and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. if the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. if the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. with the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. in any of these conditions, a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. owner notification began january 24, 2003. 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, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 02049.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 030601010 | 03/01/2003 | 10001282 | Engine oil or coolant leak. *tt | 04/25/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 03-06-01-010 | 04/01/2008 | 030601010C | 10004768 | Engine oil or coolant leak. *tt gm reminder. *tt install new lower intake manifold gasket. updated 7/18/08 *pe | 01/06/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 020601014 | 04/01/2002 | 634708 | Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 990604005A | 04/01/2001 | 990604005 | 619360 | Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 05/24/2001 |
| 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 |
| 990604005 | 02/01/1999 | 776304A | 604343 | Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt | 04/26/1999 |
| 98576124A | 06/01/1998 | 57-61-24 | 601915 | Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc | 08/28/1998 |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 010844005A | 10/01/2004 | 10012745 | Information on error codes on radio display their cause and corrective action. *eh | 03/14/2005 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 98776304A | 02/01/1998 | 600282 | Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *yc | 05/05/1998 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 677164 | 02/01/1997 | 51296 | Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly). *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| 577106A | 12/01/1996 | 57-71-06 | 50571 | Cold start rattle noise. *tw | 05/27/1997 |
| 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 - 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 83000 | ||
| Intake gasket leaked internaly and allowed oil and coolant to intermix and destroyed the engine. there was no warning. i\\\'m still getting estimates for the engine repair/replacement but it looks to be $4000+. | |||
| 03/26/2004 | 118000 | 2 | |
| While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled without warning. vehicle was towed to an independent shop, and technician replaced the engine. but problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 04/17/2003 | 124000 | 1 | 10/24/1998 |
| Coolant leak destroyed the engine - there was no warning - sudden stop on a busy highway was potentially dangerous. *jb | |||
| 02/13/2003 | 84000 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Intake gasket failed allowing oil and coolant to intermix and destroy the engine. there was no warning. engine had only 84000 miles on it and was well maintained. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while driving at any speed vehicle would lose acceleration without warning. consumer would have to wait 2 minutes before restarting vehicle. vehicle has been to dealer on six occasion s,and problem is reoccurring.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/19/2006 | 120000 | 1 | 09/01/2006 |
| 1) vehicle started stalling 2) coolant leaked into oil 3) had to have repaired at my own cost $780.00 and not sure that this will take care of it. *nm | |||
| 04/20/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2099 | |
| Lifters collapsed, my mechanic is having trouble getting the gaskets to put it back together. | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Although i only reported six problems there are more just not enough room on the form. the windshiel cracked while being washed right after we purchased it. the seal still leaks over the passenger side. both motors had to be replaced on the power windows. it was still under warranty so they were replaced. the transmission failed and also was replaced under warranty. the wiper motor had to be replaced. not under warranty. both the passenger and drivers side doors do not open from the outside. the power window on the drivers side is broke again. the back gate won't unlock, need to use a key each time. the engine went with no warning what so ever. no warning lights, nothing. the fuel pump went shortly after.*ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 1 | 04/29/1996 | ||
| Problem with floor carpet. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Although i only reported six problems there are more just not enough room on the form. the windshiel cracked while being washed right after we purchased it. the seal still leaks over the passenger side. both motors had to be replaced on the power windows. it was still under warranty so they were replaced. the transmission failed and also was replaced under warranty. the wiper motor had to be replaced. not under warranty. both the passenger and drivers side doors do not open from the outside. the power window on the drivers side is broke again. the back gate won't unlock, need to use a key each time. the engine went with no warning what so ever. no warning lights, nothing. the fuel pump went shortly after.*ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 02/08/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| 6 way power seat, drivers, in the driveway, as i leaned back in my seat to better position myself. the back of the seat broke (at the hinge point?) and fell backward. if i were on the street driving when this happened i'm sure serious damages could have resulted. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 105000 | ||
| I own two very similar gm made vans, a 1996 oldsmobile silhouette, and a 1994 cheverolet lumina apv van. both had sudden brake failure due to the rear brake line bursting, in exactly the same place! both had current inspections. this is very dangerous. i had to replace the rear brake lines on both vans. the fact that they failed at exactly the same point in the rear brake line makes me think this is a design flaw. when the line failed and was repaired, i also replaced the same line on the other side and found it weak and ready to burst. i still see many of these gm vans on the road and feel this is a safety hazard. i am filing this complaint twice, one for each car. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 1 | |||
| While in reverse and without any indication vehicle lost steering power. consumer turned vehicle off. then, restarted vehicle and steering operated normally. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa recall 02-v-286-000: certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. these and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape. consumer stated this recall problem also was in his vehicle. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/07/2002 | |||
| Consumer states while driving water gets into the vehicle causing water build up on the floor of the vehicle. ts | |||
| 07/15/1996 | 2 | 06/04/1996 | |
| Power sliding door failed. qcaw | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| Door handle would not open the vehicle door from the inside on driver's side. this could cause a potential danger for the driver if unable to open door in an emergency situation. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/26/2003 | 1 | ||
| Left front driver's side tire tread separated from tire while driving about 60 mph on the highway. the tire never deflated while separating . the tracks from the material of tire caused damage to the undercarriage of vehicle. futura, size p205/70r15, dot# hym0s8m420. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/14/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the vehicle would accelerate without warning. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 83000 | ||
| Intake gasket leaked internaly and allowed oil and coolant to intermix and destroyed the engine. there was no warning. i\\\'m still getting estimates for the engine repair/replacement but it looks to be $4000+. | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Although i only reported six problems there are more just not enough room on the form. the windshiel cracked while being washed right after we purchased it. the seal still leaks over the passenger side. both motors had to be replaced on the power windows. it was still under warranty so they were replaced. the transmission failed and also was replaced under warranty. the wiper motor had to be replaced. not under warranty. both the passenger and drivers side doors do not open from the outside. the power window on the drivers side is broke again. the back gate won't unlock, need to use a key each time. the engine went with no warning what so ever. no warning lights, nothing. the fuel pump went shortly after.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| The windshield wiper does not go down all the way to the bottom when the windshield wiper is off, and this creates a blind spot. when the wiper is in motion for an extended amount of time, the low speed will not operate (the high speed still works). *ak consumer states the wiper currently will not fully sweep the driver's field of vision. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 08/20/2003 | 120000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 |
| The windshield wipers failed intermittently which caused poor visibility. a recall was issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle was not included due to vehicle identification number. dealer notified. *ak *nlm *scc *jb | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Although i only reported six problems there are more just not enough room on the form. the windshiel cracked while being washed right after we purchased it. the seal still leaks over the passenger side. both motors had to be replaced on the power windows. it was still under warranty so they were replaced. the transmission failed and also was replaced under warranty. the wiper motor had to be replaced. not under warranty. both the passenger and drivers side doors do not open from the outside. the power window on the drivers side is broke again. the back gate won't unlock, need to use a key each time. the engine went with no warning what so ever. no warning lights, nothing. the fuel pump went shortly after.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | CHANDLER | 85226 | FREEWAY CHEVROLET | 480 753-1234 |
| GA | NORCROSS | CARMAX | ||
| MI | GRANDVILLE | 49418 | GRAND OLDS | 616-530-9191 |
| MN | CRYSTAL | 55429 | DUNLO MOTORS, INC. | 763-533-0594 |