1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 27 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 1996
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2004
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2003
“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”Owner report · Tires · Mar 2002
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“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2000
“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”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2000
“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”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 2000
“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”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 1995
“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”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 1994
“Both rear seatbelt retractor springs are broken, causing it to stay extended, will not retract back in , causing loss of protection. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.