Oldsmobile Silhouette 1989-2004
Model Silhouette made by Oldsmobile got 11 consumer complains as well as 19 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment.
Car model
| Name | Number of models | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 1989 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 1990 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 68 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 1991 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 57 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 29 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 1993 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 25 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 1994 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 43 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 1995 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 60 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 1996 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 24 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997 | 1 | 9 | 78 | 9 | 154 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 1998 | 1 | 10 | 73 | 10 | 237 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999 | 1 | 7 | 59 | 9 | 189 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 2000 | 1 | 8 | 84 | 3 | 155 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001 | 1 | 9 | 139 | 1 | 108 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 2002 | 2 | 5 | 149 | 1 | 137 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 2003 | 2 | 5 | 130 | 1 | 37 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette 2004 | 2 | 3 | 92 | 1 | 15 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 031000 | 10/03/2000 | 617683 | Subject regarding light flicker condition. *tt | 03/22/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 211101 | 11/21/2001 | 628145 | Home link system for garage door openers. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| 181000 | 10/18/2000 | 617648 | Some vehicles may exhibit a cracked center high mounted stoplight or chimsel. *tt | 03/21/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 061703 | 06/17/2003 | 10003701 | Noise from under the body that sounds like a slosh or clunk with more than half a tank of gas. *tt | 10/28/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 031000 | 10/03/2000 | 617685 | Brief information on delayed shifting condition during cold weather. *tt | 03/22/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 110102 | 01/11/2002 | 629685 | Subject regarding axle seal leaks on vehicles with mileages greater than 18000 miles on 1999 through 2002 vehicles. *tt | 04/04/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||||
| 061603 | 06/16/2003 | 10003698 | Front wheel drive hub and bearing assemblies. warranty parts center test no trouble found. year unknown. *tt | 10/28/2003 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 191000 | 10/19/2000 | 617657 | Subject regarding concerns of hard starts caused by poor contact to connector seal c305, wiring harness shapes at the radiator core support, the accumulator stud and the transmission bell housing, starter relay branch chase at the serpentin | 03/22/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 150702 | 07/15/2002 | 637265 | This is a service regarding bulletin 020867006, roof perforation on 1997 to 2002 models. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| 200900 | 09/20/2000 | 619047 | Customers with a regular wheelbase u-van may complain of a loud howling noise coming off the roof area. *tt | 05/11/2001 | |
| 031000 | 10/03/2000 | 617684 | Customer may complain of west carpet at the base of the d-pillars. *tt | 03/22/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 200900 | 09/20/2000 | 619052 | Some customers may complain of high efforts needed to manually open the sliding doors. *tt | 05/11/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 062303 | 06/23/2003 | 10003713 | Hinge or the support link in the rear storage compartment breaks. technical bulletin 0308110001 was released in jan 2003 with parts to address this problem. recent inspections at the warranty parts center show the entire storage compartme | 10/28/2003 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||||
| 031000 | 10/03/2000 | 617682 | Brief information concern lift gate handle breakage. *tt | 03/22/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 181000 | 10/18/2000 | 617647 | Brief information on vehicles exhibit an leaking air shock on u-vans from 1997 to the present. *tt | 03/21/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| 032503 | 03/25/2003 | 10001865 | Front wheel bearing replacements due to an anti-lock brake system (abs), traction control system (tcs) or service engine soon (ses) light on associated with front wheel speed sensor diagnostic trouble codes p1221, p1222, p1225, 26, c1232, o | 07/23/2003 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 040901 | 09/04/2001 | 626036 | Subject regarding incorrect specifications for rear wheel alignment on all wheel drive vehicles. *slc | 12/12/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 200900 | 09/20/2000 | 619050 | Some customers may experience wet carpet in the rear of the vehicle caused by a jack compartment full of water. *tt | 05/11/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 200900 | 09/20/2000 | 619046 | Some customers may complain of intermittent or inoperative operation of the rear wiper. *tt | 05/11/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Due to a recent part change, the consumer didn't know whether the traction control system on his vehicle was engaged. *ph the consumer stated the traction control light malfunctioned, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the consumer was informed the new switch did not have an indicator light. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| Coolant leak from radiator causing the vehicle to smoke and stall. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving the vehicle stalled. the driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. the mechanic noticed that the engine to be replaced due to sludge. *nlm | |||
| 08/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway and without prior warning check engine light appeared on the dashboard. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| Transmission oil cooler line separated and fluid leaked all over the road, this vehicle did not come under the recall #96v015000. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 08/30/2002 | |||
| While driving rear engine cradle bolts and restrainer broke, causing engine to fall down. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 04/25/2002 | 2 | 02/22/2002 | |
| 2002 model. passenger's side sliding doors window exploded inward. cause was unkwown. external pressure build inside the truck may have caused window to explode. *ak power sliding door will not open/is inoperative when using power switches and manually. dealer could not fix. *tt | |||
| 2 | 12/19/1998 | ||
| The vehicle's door is inoperative, would close but opens on its own and open while driving. yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 04/25/2002 | 2 | 02/22/2002 | |
| 2002 model. passenger's side sliding doors window exploded inward. cause was unkwown. external pressure build inside the truck may have caused window to explode. *ak power sliding door will not open/is inoperative when using power switches and manually. dealer could not fix. *tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 04/25/2002 | 2 | 02/22/2002 | |
| 2002 model. passenger's side sliding doors window exploded inward. cause was unkwown. external pressure build inside the truck may have caused window to explode. *ak power sliding door will not open/is inoperative when using power switches and manually. dealer could not fix. *tt | |||