1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
2 recalls, 60 complaints - 40 TSBs
96V015000 Jan 23, 1996
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Defect Description
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
VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
95V048000 Mar 20, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE OPERATION INCREASING BRAKING DISTANCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.
Complaint Statistics
60 total complaints
7 crashes 2 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 8 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 9, 2005
Incident date: Apr 4, 2005
DT: THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME AND BACK REST SPLIT APART, ON THE INSIDE. THE CONSUMER HAD IT WELDED BACK TOGETHER AND PUT A BRACE ON THE SEAT. THE DEALER (ALICIA MILAM 866-932-4368 X38573) REFUSED TO FIX IT. REF# 1-325360723. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS ADJUSTING HIS POSITION WHEN THE SEAT BACK HAD GIV... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 23, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2003
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH. THIS CAUSED A CHAIN REACTION, RESULTING IN THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CRASHING INTO A VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A RIGHT UPPER CONTUSION AND A SPRAINED NECK... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
ONE NIGHT THE CAR LOCKED ITSELF. WHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED ON IT WILL STAY ON THE SELECTED STATION FOR A LITTLE WHILE AND THEN IT WILL START SKIPPING THROUGH ALL THE STATIONS. SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. ONE NIGHT AFTER PUTTING THE WINDOWS U... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
ONE NIGHT THE CAR LOCKED ITSELF. WHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED ON IT WILL STAY ON THE SELECTED STATION FOR A LITTLE WHILE AND THEN IT WILL START SKIPPING THROUGH ALL THE STATIONS. SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. ONE NIGHT AFTER PUTTING THE WINDOWS U... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 1998
TRANSMISSION REPLACED 3 TIMES, FIRST TIME MAY 1998, FAILED NOV 1998, REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, FAILED AGAIN MAY 2003, OUT OF WARRANTY AT 117,000 MILES
Crash
AIR BAGS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 1998
TRANSMISSION REPLACED 3 TIMES, FIRST TIME MAY 1998, FAILED NOV 1998, REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, FAILED AGAIN MAY 2003, OUT OF WARRANTY AT 117,000 MILES
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 1998
TRANSMISSION REPLACED 3 TIMES, FIRST TIME MAY 1998, FAILED NOV 1998, REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, FAILED AGAIN MAY 2003, OUT OF WARRANTY AT 117,000 MILES
Crash
STEERING
Sep 7, 2003
Incident date: Aug 17, 2003
1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUTTE... WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY GOING ABOUT 45-55 MPH VAN LOST POWER AND CONTROL OF STEERING ETC HAD TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROADHAS HAPPENED ABOUT 6-10 TIMES SINCE THEN HAVE HAD CHECKED NO KNOWN CAUSE. VAN SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY LIGHT SAYS IT'S OPENED. HAS... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sep 7, 2003
Incident date: Aug 17, 2003
1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUTTE... WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY GOING ABOUT 45-55 MPH VAN LOST POWER AND CONTROL OF STEERING ETC HAD TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROADHAS HAPPENED ABOUT 6-10 TIMES SINCE THEN HAVE HAD CHECKED NO KNOWN CAUSE. VAN SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY LIGHT SAYS IT'S OPENED. HAS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 7, 2003
Incident date: Aug 17, 2003
1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUTTE... WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY GOING ABOUT 45-55 MPH VAN LOST POWER AND CONTROL OF STEERING ETC HAD TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROADHAS HAPPENED ABOUT 6-10 TIMES SINCE THEN HAVE HAD CHECKED NO KNOWN CAUSE. VAN SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY LIGHT SAYS IT'S OPENED. HAS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 24, 2003
Incident date: Mar 8, 2001
INTERMITTENT LOS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND OTHER SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR. THIS HAPPENS ON A CONTINUAL BASIS AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, HOWEVER, NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM, NOT EVEN THE DEALERSHIP.*AK
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jul 17, 2003
Incident date: Feb 16, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER STATES VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 15, 2003
Incident date: May 15, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. *NLM
SEATS
Apr 18, 2003
Incident date: Apr 18, 2003
BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS FRONT SEATS ARE TOO LOW, AND EVEN WITH THE HEADREST EXTENDED, IF THE VEHICLE WERE TO BE REAR ENDED THERE WOULD BE NO SUPPORT FOR THE SHOULDERS OR HEAD. THE SEAT BACKS ARE TOO LOW TO BE CONSIDERED SAFE. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 16, 2003
WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THE ENGINE STARTED TO HESITATE. *JB
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Mar 6, 2003
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
THE STEERING LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE RACK AND PINION HOUSING HAD SHATTERED. *JB THERE WAS LITTLE WARNING, AND A SLIGHT CATCH WHEN TURNED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE RACK/PINION AND THE CLOCKSPRING WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN FOR THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. SCC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 8, 2003
Incident date: Apr 2, 2002
THIS VEHICLE REPEATEDLY STALLS AND KICKS OUT OR IT WON'T START AT ALL. WHEN IT DOES START, THE VEHICLE CHUGS AND SHUTS OFF, ALSO THERE WERE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED.*JB *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 8, 2003
Incident date: Apr 2, 2002
THIS VEHICLE REPEATEDLY STALLS AND KICKS OUT OR IT WON'T START AT ALL. WHEN IT DOES START, THE VEHICLE CHUGS AND SHUTS OFF, ALSO THERE WERE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED.*JB *JG
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 8, 2003
Incident date: Apr 2, 2002
THIS VEHICLE REPEATEDLY STALLS AND KICKS OUT OR IT WON'T START AT ALL. WHEN IT DOES START, THE VEHICLE CHUGS AND SHUTS OFF, ALSO THERE WERE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED.*JB *JG
TIRES
Jan 8, 2003
Incident date: Mar 22, 2002
WHILE IN MOTION, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW. THERE WAS A RUBBER COATED WIRE THAT BLEW IN THE FRONT TIRE. *JG*JB
AIR BAGS
Oct 15, 2002
CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND WITHIN SECONDS THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. GM REFUSES TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER RECEIVED BRUISES TO THE RIGHT CORNIE AND EARDRUM. *JG
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Aug 22, 2002
THIS FIRE WAS A MALFUNCTION OF A FACTORY INSTALLED PART THE ONLY SERVICE DONE TO THE VEHICLE WAS BY FINDLEY OLDS TECHS AND WE HAVE ALL THE PAPERWORK TO PROVE THAT FINDLEY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH FUSES BLOWING AND WERE TOLD IT WOULD NOT START A FIRE AND NOT BE CONCERNED JUST PUT A NEW FU... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 26, 2002
I AM WRITING AFTER THE REPORT OF THE OTHER GM VEHICLE FIRES YOU REPORTED RECENTLY...THIS VEHICLE HAS ALSO BURNED BEHIND THE STERING COLUMM/DASH WHILE IN OPERATION...AFTER CONTACTING OLDS I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THEY R NOT RESPONSIBLE...THEY HAVE BEEN THE ONLY SERVICE PERSONEL TO SERVICE THE VEHIC... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 6, 2002
Incident date: Sep 5, 2001
THE DRIVER'S SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE, SEAT IS ABLE TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS KIDS THAT USED THE SEAT, AND HAS NO COOPERATION FROM THE DEALER. PER INVOICE, THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING; THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Feb 6, 2002
Incident date: Sep 5, 2001
THE DRIVER'S SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE, SEAT IS ABLE TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS KIDS THAT USED THE SEAT, AND HAS NO COOPERATION FROM THE DEALER. PER INVOICE, THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING; THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 6, 2002
Incident date: Sep 5, 2001
THE DRIVER'S SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE, SEAT IS ABLE TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS KIDS THAT USED THE SEAT, AND HAS NO COOPERATION FROM THE DEALER. PER INVOICE, THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING; THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 6, 2002
Incident date: Sep 5, 2001
THE DRIVER'S SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE, SEAT IS ABLE TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS KIDS THAT USED THE SEAT, AND HAS NO COOPERATION FROM THE DEALER. PER INVOICE, THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING; THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON... Read more
SEATS
Feb 6, 2002
Incident date: Sep 5, 2001
THE DRIVER'S SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE, SEAT IS ABLE TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS KIDS THAT USED THE SEAT, AND HAS NO COOPERATION FROM THE DEALER. PER INVOICE, THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING; THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 6, 2002
Incident date: Sep 5, 2001
DRIVER'S REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY FOR BOOSTER SEAT, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 20, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATBELT RETRACTORS WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY ANYMORE, HAD STEADILY GOTTEN WORSE IN LAST 2 YEARS.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 13, 2001
Incident date: Aug 29, 2001
TRANSMISSION FAILED, IT LOCKED UP. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Jul 19, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED BECAUSE OF AND INFERIOR PART IN THE REVERSE DRUM.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 12, 2000
Incident date: Nov 27, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 64 MPH TREAD ON REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAME OFF, TAKING BUMPER WITH IT. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TIRE SIZE P205/70R15. REPLACEMENT TIRE ON A 1995, OLDSMOBILE, SILHOUETTE. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 5,000. *AK DOT # W2MO F8A 138.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Jul 20, 2000
TREAD PEELED FROM TIRE ON I-95 NORTH OF JACKSONVILLE, FL. SECOND TIRE DEVELOPED LARGE BUBBLE WITHIN TWO WEEKS, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. FRONT TWO TIRES WERE THEN REPLACED AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION. TIRE EXPENSE: $298. ESTIMATE OF REPAIR TO VAN FROM TIRE TREAD $1464. LUCKILY, NO INJURIES RESULTED. ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Jul 20, 2000
TREAD PEELED FROM TIRE ON I-95 NORTH OF JACKSONVILLE, FL. SECOND TIRE DEVELOPED LARGE BUBBLE WITHIN TWO WEEKS, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. FRONT TWO TIRES WERE THEN REPLACED AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION. TIRE EXPENSE: $298. ESTIMATE OF REPAIR TO VAN FROM TIRE TREAD $1464. LUCKILY, NO INJURIES RESULTED. ... Read more
SEATS
Sep 5, 2000
THIS IS A REQUEST TO RESEARCH THE BREAKAGE OF 2ND ROW AND 3RD ROW SEAT BACKS. MY SPECIAL NEEDS DAUGHTER REPEATEDLY BANGS HER HEAD ON THE UPPER PART OF THE SEAT CAUSING THE METAL FRAME OF THE SEAT BACK TO BREAK. ALSO. THERE IS SEPARATION OF THE PLASTIC SHEET THAT SERVES AS THE CUP HOLDER AND COSMET... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Dec 6, 1999
N O SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 20, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES BREAKING OFF. ALL REPLACEMENT WAS DONE AT THE DEALER SHOP AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 4, 2000
Incident date: Jun 11, 1999
OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKEN INSIDE OF DOOR. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 1, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dec 27, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
OUTSIDE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN OFF. TO ENTER THIS VEHICLE, IT HAS TO BE DONE THROUGH THE REAR SIDE CARGO DOOR. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 30, 1999
Incident date: Nov 25, 1999
EXCESSIVE ENGINE PRESSURE, CAUSING THE GASKETS TO BLOW AND OIL SPILLAGE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Nov 3, 1999
Incident date: Jun 6, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. SOMETIMES THE WIPERS WILL COME ON AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
Feb 9, 1999
Incident date: Sep 8, 1998
WHILE DRIVING HOSE CLAMP CAME OFF OF THE REAR HEATING ELEMENT AND DRIVER WAS SCALDED BY ANTIFREEZE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED FOR REPAIRS, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED. PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. *AK
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dec 10, 1998
Incident date: May 1, 1998
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BROKE ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE IS NOT USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN AS A PASSENGER/FAMILY VAN. THE HANDLES SIMPLY BROKE, THEREBY DISALLOWING ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THROUGH THE SLIDING DOOR.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dec 10, 1998
Incident date: Dec 10, 1997
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDES BROKE. CONSUMER HAS NO ACCESS TO INTO THE VEHICLE, ONLY ACCESS AVAILABLE IS THE SLIDING, DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NO WARRANTY, REPAIRS AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
AIR BAGS
Nov 16, 1998
AIR BAGS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES. DEALER HAS REPLACED ALMOST ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM, CANNOT DETERMINE DEFECT. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Nov 9, 1998
Incident date: Sep 8, 1998
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE HOSE CLAMP ON THE HEATER GAVE WAY, AND ALL OF THE ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT BLEW OUT, SCOLDING THE CONSUMER. THE HOSE WAS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Aug 25, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
UNDER NORMAL OPERATION VEHICLE'S DOOR HANDLE BROKE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. OWNER PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Aug 11, 1997
Incident date: Mar 1, 1993
REAR CALIPERS RUST OR CORRODE REQUIRING EXTRA EFFORT, BY DRIVER, TO STOP VEHICLE.
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
40 manufacturer communications from 29 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 3 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
01880
Jan 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
NO TCC APPLY, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TCC SURGE, POSSIBLE P0740, P1870, OR 39 AFTER INSTALLATION OF A REMAN (SRTA) 4T60/4T60E. *TT
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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
876002A
Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
970801735026
Aug 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
677164
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
238106
Feb 1, 1997
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS (TIGHTEN LOOSE GROUND NUT G105). *TW
631044
Jan 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ENGINE SURGE, RPM FLUCTUATES WHILE OPERATING POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR (REPLACE CONTROLLER). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
9573T4001
Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
576104
May 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN
576113
May 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
531202
Mar 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
531202
Mar 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NEW A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TW
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
431059
Jan 1, 1995
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FRAME INSULATOR NOISE. *TW
436303
Jan 1, 1995
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK THUD/CLUNK. *TW
438141
Dec 1, 1994
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER/LOW VOLTAGE READING. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ00006
Opened: Feb 16, 2000 , Closed: Apr 20, 2001
TRACTION CONTROL
OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE across all model years (1990, 2004).
77
Total Recalls
1,287
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
65
Reported Crashes
27
Reported Fires
14
Reported Deaths
OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.