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2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs 2002 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.

Metric2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette
NHTSA complaints11457
Recall campaigns42
Service bulletins (TSBs)292412
Investigations31
Crash reports31
Fire reports20
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1918–20
Median reported mileage56,500 mi42,786 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentOldsmobile SilhouetteOldsmobile Silhouette
Engine and Engine Cooling297
Structure188
Electrical System184
Equipment76
Exterior Lighting76
Latches/locks/linkages67
Service Brakes, Hydraulic84
Power Train38

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling50
2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
2002 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.