1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 46 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (18% of complaints); the 1993 and 1996 model years look more trouble-free.
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 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 given away and fell back. *sc *jb”Owner report · Seats · Apr 2005
“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. The driver also suffered back pains and hearing problems. *ak *nm *tt the horn was also stuck, when the air bag(s) deployed. This was a 3 car accident. The consumer requested that the manufacturer whom installed the air bag(s), investigate the vehicle's air bag system. *sc *jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 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 up I was in the house and saw the driver window roll down by itself.”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2003
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“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”Owner report · Seats · Apr 2003
“Consumer states windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer states vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Feb 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”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2003
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2002
“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 light is on for the throttle position sensor (stalls & surges)-needs to replace the egr valve, the coolant is leaking at the upper plenum, and the exhaust manifold is cracked. *scc”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2001
“Driver's rear seat belt will not lock properly for booster seat, dealer was notified. Feel free to provide further information.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Sep 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”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The most complained-about area is structure (18% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 91,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages. 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.