1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette latches/locks/linkages problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated the sliding door on the right side of the vehicle was not working properly after the recall (01v264000, 04v597000 or 01v067000) repair was completed. The door opened without warning, while the vehicle was idling, but no longer worked. The door only operated properly on an…”
filed Aug 29, 2006
“Recall #01 v 264 000/sliding door:intermittently the automatic sliding door would open by itself while driving. The dealer has made repairs on this door approximately 2 year ago, now the problem is recurring. *nm”
filed Feb 17, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER…Campaign 04V597000 · Dec 22, 2004
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1997-2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA/TRANSPORT, AND…Campaign 01V264000 · Aug 21, 2001
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORSCampaign 01V067000 · Mar 8, 2001
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Silhouette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Silhouette | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 Silhouette | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 Silhouette | 8 | 10% |
| 2000 Silhouette | 6 | 5% |
| 1999 Silhouette | 11 | 7% |
| 1998 Silhouette | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 Silhouette | 2 | 6% |
| 1991 Silhouette | 4 | 11% |
| 1990 Silhouette | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.