2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
5 recalls, 40 complaints - 541 TSBs
09E005000 Feb 17, 2009
STEERING
Defect Description
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN... Read more
Consequence
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
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
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
04V597000 Dec 22, 2004
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 ... Read more
02V222000 Aug 9, 2002
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence
PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. 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 CON... Read more
Complaint Statistics
40 total complaints
7 crashes 18 injuries 6 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| WHEELS | 3 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 |
ENGINE
Apr 16, 2015
Incident date: Aug 5, 2013
T-BONED CROSSING A 4WAY DUE TO VIEW OBSTRUCTION. OTHER PERSON HIT US AT 60 MILES PER HR. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED APPROX. 10 SECONDS AFTER INITIAL IMPACT. *TR
Crash
2 injured
ENGINE
Jan 29, 2015
Incident date: Jan 19, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT N... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jun 7, 2003
FLOMATON, ALA. (AP) - A VAN CROSSED THE MEDIAN OF A HIGHWAY IN SOUTHERN ALABAMA AND COLLIDED WITH A PICKUP TRUCK, KILLING SIX PEOPLE AND INJURING THREE OTHERS IN A CRASH LOCAL AUTHORITIES DESCRIBED AS ONE OF THE WORST THEY HAD EVER SEEN. THE FORCE OF THE COLLISION RIPPED THE VAN'S TRANSMISSION F... Read more
Crash
3 injured
6 deaths
AIR BAGS
Jan 8, 2014
Incident date: Jan 7, 2014
I WAS EASTBOUND ON A TWO LANE ROAD, AND AN ESCALADE RAN THE STOP SIGN ON THE DRIVER SIDE , AS I WAS CONTINUING DRIVING I T-BONED THE SUV, MY WHOLE FRONT END WAS COMPLETELY RIPPED AND DAMAGED, AND DASHBOARD CRACKED AND LIFTED, MY DAUGHTER WAS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND EITHER BAGS DEPLOYED. KNOW SUFF... Read more
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 1, 2013
Incident date: Jul 16, 2012
HEAD LAMPS ON THIS VEHICLE HAVE STARTED TO HAZE. THE HAZE HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE RESTRICTING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT. I HAVE FOUND THAT IT IS GETTING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD AT 40MPH OR HIGHER IN THE EVENING. THE TURN SIGNALS HAVE A CLEAR LENS OVER THEM AND DO NOT APPEAR ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
May 18, 2011
Incident date: Feb 26, 2011
REFERENCE INVESTIGATION PE 11-014. THIS ISSUE IS NOT LIMITED TO 2005-2007 GM SUVS. ON 2/26/11, MY 2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE STALLED ON INTERSTATE I-75. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER, BUT IT WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN THE DARK, WITH FAMILY & KIDS IN THE CAR, WITH ICY, SNOWY ROADS. THE FU... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 9, 2010
Incident date: May 8, 2010
MOST OF THE DAY MAY 8,2010 BEEN DOING SOME CITY BUT MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES. STOPPED FOR AN HOUR AFTER THE FIRST 50 THEN DROVE ANOTHER 40 STOPPING AGAIN FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. DROVE THE LAST 10 HOME AND LEFT CAR IDLING TO GO INTO MY HOUSE FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 MINUTES. M... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Jul 4, 2009
Incident date: May 27, 2009
ON MAY 27, 2009 I HIT A TREE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE VAN AND THEN HIT ANOTHER TREE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS IN THE FRONT AND ON THE SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT AND THANKFUL THERE WERE NO MAJOR INJURIES. *TR
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 24, 2009
Incident date: Mar 22, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. HE THEN NOTICED SMOKE EXPELLING FROM THE AIR VENTS. IMMEDIATELY, THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM W... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 2, 2009
Incident date: Feb 27, 2009
ALL WHEELS ARE CORRODED AND LEAKING AIR AROUND VALVE STEMS. *TR
VISIBILITY
Jan 7, 2009
Incident date: Mar 1, 2008
FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL; WIPERS SLOWED AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED; REPAIRED BY DEALER THEN NEXT STORM, DRIVER SIDE WIPER FAILED MID-WIPE; REPAIRED BY DEALER THEN NEXT STORM, PASSENGER SIDE WIPER WENT BEYOND WINDSHIELD YET TO BE REPAIRED. *TR
WHEELS
Oct 15, 2008
Incident date: May 19, 2006
IN 2005 OR 2006 I TOOK THIS OLDS. IN BECAUSE THE CHROME ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEELS WAS COMING OFF THE WHEELS.....THEY SAID NOTHING COULD BE DONE ABOUT IT. NOW IN 2008 THE VALVE STEMS ON ALL 4 WHEELS ARE LEAKING BECAUSE OF THE CORROSION OF THE WHEELS. I DON'T FEEL THIS IS SAFE AS MY WIFE HAS TO CH... Read more
WHEELS
Sep 1, 2008
Incident date: Mar 27, 2008
NOTICED DECREASE IN TIRE PRESSURE ON ONE TIRE THEN ON ALL. EXAMINATION OF RIM SHOWED EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON ALL RIMS BOTH EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR. LEAKAGE WAS SO BAD THAT I WAS FILLING THE TIRES DAILY. WENT TO TIRE STORE WHERE I PURCHASED THE TIRES TO HAVE THEM EXAMINED. SERVICE REP SAID IT WASN'T THE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 13, 2008
Incident date: Feb 9, 2008
AFTER ACCELERATING TO PASSING GEAR, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON .. AND THE ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE THE SPARK PLUG FAILED. THE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK SAID THERE WAS NO COMPRESSION IN THE #2 CYLINDER. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE ROCKER ARM BOLT HAD STRIPPED OUT. THAT THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM IS ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jan 11, 2008
Incident date: Nov 17, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE 6-WAY POWER SEAT CONTROL HAS AN OPENING THAT ALLOWS THE WEBBING OF THE SEAT BELT TO GET CAUGHT IN THE CONTROL, WHICH RAISES THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE FAILURE CAUSES THE SEAT TO QUICKLY MOVE FORWARD, KNOCKING THE DRIVER'S FOOT FROM THE BRA... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 28, 2007
Incident date: May 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAS TWO REAR POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE DOORS ARE SUPPOSED TO AUTOMATICALLY STOP WHEN MAKING CONTACT WHEN ANYTHING IN THE DOORWELL, WITHOUT HAVING TO PRESS THE OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, HER KIDS HAVE BEEN BRUISE... Read more
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Jun 18, 2007
Incident date: May 18, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE GM DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS NEEDING THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED. THE VIN AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 66,000 AND FA... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 30, 2006
Incident date: Aug 11, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DUE TO THE SHORT DRAIN LINE ON THE EVAPORATOR UNIT OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE MOISTURE BLEW BACK INTO THE VEHICLE SOAKING THE FIRE WALL AND THE CARPET. THE MOISTURE CAUSED MOLD AND UNHEALTHY AIR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT SUFFERED HEADACHES AND RESPI... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 8, 2006
Incident date: Jun 2, 2006
DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 10-15MPH AND TURNING LEFT ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONTAL AND SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED AT THE SCENE. ALTHOUGH, ALL THREE OF THE OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING ... Read more
Crash
3 injured
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Jun 8, 2006
Incident date: Jun 2, 2006
DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 10-15MPH AND TURNING LEFT ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONTAL AND SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED AT THE SCENE. ALTHOUGH, ALL THREE OF THE OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING ... Read more
Crash
3 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 2, 2006
Incident date: Sep 28, 2005
TRANS CODE CAUSING SHIFTING PROBLEMS. FLUID REPLACED VEHICLE SHOWED PREVIOUSLY CLEARED SHIFT SOLENOID CODE AT THIS TIME VERIFYING PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH ANOTHER OWNER. WAS FINE FOR A SHORT TIME & AGAIN EXPERIENCED SHIFTING PROBLEMS. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON & SOLENOID WAS REPLACED AT THIS TIME. THREE M... Read more
TIRES
Feb 23, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
THE FRONT TIRE ON THE CONSUMER'S 2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WENT FLAT SUDDENLY. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE STEEL WHICH BROKE AND CAME THROUGH THE RUBBER WHERE THE TREAD MEETS THE SIDEWALL. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** GOODYEAR TIRES, TPC SPEC 1089MS, E13-0294149. *NM
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Nov 29, 2005
Incident date: Nov 5, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATED THE JACK THAT CAME WITH VEHICLE BROKE APART AFTER CHANGING A TIRE. THE DEALER OFFERED A GIFT CERTIFICATE. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NOTHING. *AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 18, 2005
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
INSUFFICIENT HEADLIGHTS, DIFFICULT TO SEE AHEAD, ESPECIALLY ON RAINY NIGHTS. *BF *SC *JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Dec 13, 2004
Incident date: Dec 10, 2004
MY SEVEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTER USED THE HANDLE OF PASSANGER SIDE REAR SLIDING POWER DOOR TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DOOR BEGAN OPENING AND JAMMED HER ELBOW INTO THE MIDDLE SEAT, PINNING HER HAND AND ARM BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND THE SEAT. THE POWER DOOR CONTINUED TO PUSH UNTIL IT BROKE HER WRIST. PE04064.... Read more
1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Oct 6, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
WHILE HOLDING A CHILD THE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ON THE CHILD'S ARM, BREAKING IT. THE KEY REMOTE HAD TO BE USED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR . THERE WAS ALSO ANOTHER CLOSE CASE WITH AN OLDER CHILD. *AK *SC
1 injured
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sep 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2004
THERE IS A VERY FOUL ODOR THAT EMITS FROM THE A/C UNIT ON MY 2003 OLDS SILHOUETTE VAN. I'M CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY BE SOME SORT OF BACTERIAL/FUNGUS GROWTH THAT MAY BE MAINIFESTING ITSELF IN THE A/C UNIT. I DON'T WANT PEOPLE GETTING SERIOUSLY ILL BEFORE SOME SORT OF CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TAKEN. WHA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Sep 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2004
THERE IS A VERY FOUL ODOR THAT EMITS FROM THE A/C UNIT ON MY 2003 OLDS SILHOUETTE VAN. I'M CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY BE SOME SORT OF BACTERIAL/FUNGUS GROWTH THAT MAY BE MAINIFESTING ITSELF IN THE A/C UNIT. I DON'T WANT PEOPLE GETTING SERIOUSLY ILL BEFORE SOME SORT OF CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TAKEN. WHA... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jul 26, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD CREAK WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FOUR SUB-FRAME BOLTS BEING LOOSE AS WELL AS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS.*MR (NAR) *CB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Jul 26, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD CREAK WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FOUR SUB-FRAME BOLTS BEING LOOSE AS WELL AS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS.*MR (NAR) *CB
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Jul 12, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
DEFECTIVE AUTO JACK.*MR THE CONSUMER USED THE JACK AS INSTRUCTED IN THE MANUAL. AS THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO REMOVE THE WHEEL THE JACK BROKE AND THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED SUDDENLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WITHOUT BEING HURT. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE JACK IS MADE OF FLIMSY METAL. TH... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 17, 2004
Incident date: Sep 23, 2003
THE RIGHT REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR WILL REOPEN AFTER IT WAS CLOSED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVEN TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE DOOR OPENED 100 TIMES SINCE LAST AUGUST. *AK
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Feb 20, 2004
Incident date: Jan 20, 2004
VEHICLE COVER FOR THE THIRD ROW SEAT BELT POPS OFF, EXPOSING THE MECHANISM INSIDE. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT CHILDREN WILL BE INJURED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 12, 2004
Incident date: Jan 5, 2002
NO CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CONSOLE TO WARN THE DRIVER THAT CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. I CHECKED THE OWNERS MANUAL AND THERE IS NO MENTION OF A LIGHT ON THE CONSOLE. I ASKED THE DEALER AND HE SAID THAT GM MUST HAVE DELETED THE LIGHT. THE CHEVROLET VERSION OF THIS MODEL HAS A CRUISE C... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Dec 30, 2003
Incident date: Dec 11, 2003
THE TRACTION CONTROL LIKE DISENGAGES AND THE ABS LIGHT STICKS ON WHEN YOU GO THROUGH SNOW . THE MESSAGE CENTER TELLS YOU TO SERVICE TRANCTION CONTROL SYSTEM. AND THE VEHICAL DOSEN'T WANT TO STOP.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Dec 30, 2003
Incident date: Dec 11, 2003
THE TRACTION CONTROL LIKE DISENGAGES AND THE ABS LIGHT STICKS ON WHEN YOU GO THROUGH SNOW . THE MESSAGE CENTER TELLS YOU TO SERVICE TRANCTION CONTROL SYSTEM. AND THE VEHICAL DOSEN'T WANT TO STOP.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 20, 2003
Incident date: Oct 27, 2003
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND A TORN LIGAMENT TO THE HAND AND ARMS. PRIOR TO THESE INCIDENTS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *PH ... Read more
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 10, 2003
CONSUMER NOTICED AN OIL LEAK. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER STATED OIL GASKET WAS LEAKING ,AND GASKET NEEDED REPLACING.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Apr 16, 2003
Incident date: Apr 14, 2003
DRIVING AT APPROX 25 MPH AND THE CAR JUST CUT OFF. TOOK CAR TO BILL ESTES CHEVROLET. AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THE SERVICE RECORD READS AS FOLLOWS. COULD NOT DUPLICATE GOOD FUEL PRESSURE GOOD SPARK, NO DTC'S, NO NEW PCM UPDATES, NO BULLETINS, TEST DROVE AND COULD NOT DUPLICAT... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 17, 2002
Incident date: Oct 4, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT AT 45 MPH THE CONSUMER T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NONE OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
541 manufacturer communications from 392 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 76 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 54 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 43 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 28 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 26 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 25 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 23 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 19 |
10-08-45-001H
Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
16-NA-383
Mar 13, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
22-NA-074
Feb 22, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
PI1394B
Jan 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B
Jan 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
02-08-42-001J
Jan 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
PIP5601B
Jan 12, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
17-NA-170
Oct 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
PIT5099G
Sep 26, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
10-00-89-006J
Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
07-08-49-020R
Sep 21, 2023
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R
Sep 21, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R
Sep 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
18-NA-073
Aug 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
PIP5628G
Aug 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
PIP5358C
Jul 18, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
17-NA-170
Apr 27, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
19-NA-219
Apr 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
PIP5628F
Apr 24, 2023
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
19-NA-219
Mar 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
22-NA-009
Mar 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
01-08-42-001O
Feb 15, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
PIP5628E
Feb 10, 2023
353720 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:OUTLETS/RECEPTACLE
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
09-00-89-008F
Dec 21, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
PIP5540J
Dec 15, 2022
138220 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
PIT3271N
Nov 29, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271N
Nov 29, 2022
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
22-NA-074
Nov 9, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
10-00-89-006I
Oct 7, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIC5453D
Sep 30, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
06-00-89-031H
Sep 16, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
06-00-89-031H
Sep 16, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
22-NA-009
Sep 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIP5640A
Sep 1, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an
22-NA-009
Jun 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIT5099F
Jun 13, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
PIP5358B
May 31, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
12-00-89-003B
May 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
12-00-89-003B
May 2, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
22-NA-074
Mar 31, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
22-NA-009
Mar 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIT3271M
Mar 7, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271M
Mar 7, 2022
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271L
Feb 3, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271L
Feb 3, 2022
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
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
22NA009
Jan 11, 2022
061520 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIP5628E
Dec 14, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
PIT3099U
Aug 11, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician
010842001N
Jun 21, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001N
Jun 21, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001N
Jun 21, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
100089006H
May 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIP5358A
May 12, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
PIP5358A
May 12, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
PIP5640A
Apr 12, 2021
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an
18NA099
Mar 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PIP5163E
Mar 30, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
PIP5540G
Mar 22, 2021
061560 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
PIP5725A
Mar 19, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in
PIT3271K
Nov 11, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271K
Nov 11, 2020
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIP5628C
Oct 8, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
18NA099
Aug 5, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PIP5226D
Jul 27, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is
PIP5226D
Jul 27, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is
PIT5099E
Jul 27, 2020
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
PIC5453D
Jul 22, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
PIC5453D
Jul 22, 2020
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
PIC5453C
Jun 5, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
PIP5628B
May 21, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
070849020Q
May 20, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
16NA383
May 8, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
16NA383
May 8, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
16NA383
May 8, 2020
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
PIP5725
May 8, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in
PIT3099T
Feb 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician
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
PIP5540F
Jan 14, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
16NA383
Jan 2, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
16NA383
Jan 2, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
16NA383
Jan 2, 2020
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
100089009D
Nov 26, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications.
100089009D
Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications.
PIT3271J
Nov 12, 2019
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271J
Nov 12, 2019
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
010842001M
Nov 12, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001M
Nov 12, 2019
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001M
Nov 12, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
100089006G
Oct 16, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIP5540E
Oct 14, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
PIP5601A
Oct 10, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
100089009C
Oct 9, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIT3099S
Sep 5, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician
PIT3099R
Jul 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician
100845001G
Jun 26, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
100845001G
Jun 26, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
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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
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