1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 104 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 29 | 96 |
| Investigations | 0 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Oldsmobile Silhouette | Oldsmobile Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 18 |
| Structure | 3 | 14 |
| Visibility | 4 | 10 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 9 |
| Power Train | 1 | 7 |
1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette
1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.