1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette service bulletins & manufacturer communications
96 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 96
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723F · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 14, 2022
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723D · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 31, 2020
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696E · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2019
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.17NA073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 18, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696D · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 5, 2019
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.17NA073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 15, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scramb…PIC4696C · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 31, 2018
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723C · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 2017
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.17-NA-073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 15, 2017
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi…PIP4723B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2017
- This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part perform…17-NA-016 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Feb 3, 2017
- This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part perform…17-NA-016 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 25, 2017
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating a…16NA260 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 26, 2016
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696B · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 4, 2015
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambl…PIC4696A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 23, 2015
- Vehicle RecallsRecalls · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 30, 2014
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.05-06-04-035D · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 9, 2014
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules130089009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2013
- Engine oil or coolant leak. *tt gm reminder. *tt install new lower intake manifold gasket. Updated 7/18/08 *pe03-06-01-010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2008
- Power door lock inoperative. *sc3571 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 26, 2005
- Excessive lateral movement (side to side) when using certain aftermarket child seats. This condition occurs in vehicles equipped with second and third row bucket seats. Including t…000940001B · Technical service bulletin · Child Seat · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Battery drain on vehicles equipped with power sliding doors. *tt3042 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 14, 2004
- Information on error codes on radio display their cause and corrective action. *eh010844005A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Daytime running lamps (drl) disable official government vehicles only. *tc3136 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Water leaks at overhead console map. *tt01933 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2004
- No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, tcc surge, possible p0740, p1870, or 39 after installation of a reman (srta) 4t60/4t60e. *tt01880 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Power door locks inoperative. *mr01854 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Second row seat belt will not retract passengers side. Sit bulletin 1403282. *tt01507 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Release of new outer tie rod ends for service. *tt030232049 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Engine oil or coolant leak. *tt030601010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2003
- ROOF PERFORATION. *TT020867006B · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Premature aluminum hood corrosion / blistering. *tt010851004A · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2003
- ROOF PERFORATION. *TT020864006A · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Information on servicing 4t65-e transaxle spacer plate and gaskets for various models from 1997 through 2002. *tt020730014A · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Concerns with slips, harsh upshift or garage shifts, launch shudders, flares, erratic shifts and intermittent concerns, diagnostic trouble code p1811 or p0748 set. *tt000730002B · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Concerns with wind noise at the base of the windshield. *tt020858005 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 2002
- Some customers may comment that there is rust forming around the front or rear portion of the roof. *tt020867006 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2002
- Some customers may comment that road noise can be heard coming from the area behind the front seats. *tt020858003 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2002
- Some customers may comment that the power sliding door will reverse on closing or the door will appear closed, but the alarm will come on when the transmission is moved out of park…020864011 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2002
- Issue regarding excessive road noise most prevalent in the sliding door areas, left, right or both. *tt050402 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 5, 2002
- Subject regarding wind noise while driving. *tt040402 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 4, 2002
- Information on servicing 4t65e transaxle spacer plate and gaskets. *tt020730014 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Subject regarding poor heat with cold outside temperatures at low engine rpm. *tt000138011A · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Subject regarding poor heat with cold outside temperatures at low engine rpm. *tt000138011B · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt020601014 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Customers may experience problems with leaking headlamps or lenses falling off. *tt200202 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 20, 2002
- Subject regarding recall 01013 and 01059 power sliding doors. *tt070102 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 7, 2002
- Information on wind noise from outside rearview mirrors. *tt141101 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 14, 2001
- This bulletin contains information on various waterleak conditions. *tt010857006 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Information regarding premature aluminum hood corrosion. *yh010851004 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Customers may complain of a water leak at the center of the windshield or from the overhead console. *slc190901 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 19, 2001
- On some vehicles the second row passenger seat belts may experience a condition where the second row passenger side seat belt will not release. *tt072301 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jul 23, 2001
- Subject regarding proper functioning of the chest strap and the integral child seats. *tt130701 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jul 13, 2001
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park…990730030A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt990604005A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some customers may comment on poor heat in the vehicle passenger compartment at low engine rpm. This condition is most prevalent at outside temperatures below 0 degrees c (32 degre…000138011 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Brief information on vehicles exhibiting leaky headlights. *tt181000 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 18, 2000
- Some customers may comment that the front door glass is slow or noisy when moving up or down or the window is inoperative. *tt000864007 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 2000
- Excessive lateral movement (side to side) when using certain aftermarket child seats. This condition occurs in vehicles equipped with second and third row bucket seats. *tt000940001 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt990730030 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1999
- Some customers may comment that their sliding side door rattles at the top. *tt990864017 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt990604005 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1999
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc831704 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1998
- A/c compressor clutch is engaged. This condition is most noticeable when engine is around the 1000-2000 rpm range. The noise may be lodest when the engine is under light accelerati…831220 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint wd100162 may exhibit fuel tank thud / clunk type noise audible when accelerating from a stop or during a braking maneuver when the fuel …836316 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 1998
- Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approxima…876002A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1998
- Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc98576124A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience a mil (malfunction indicator lamp) light illuminated on the vehicle's instrument panel. *yc98776514A · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 1998
- A condition in which the windshield wiper linkage arm contacts a brake line connected to the traction control system (tcs) modulator valve while the wiper linkage arm is in motion.…98108 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 17, 1998
- Comments that the windshield wiper blade(s) chatter on the windshield. *yc838205 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *yc98776304A · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Experiencing am band radio interference when windshield wipers are operating or secondary ignition system noise with engine running. *yc98839601 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Insufficient heater performance in extreme cold weather. *yc731104 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Concerns of "loose lumber" noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. *yc971101733406 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Some may comment on the remote keyless entry (rke) system having inadequate range or the system is intermittent/inoperative in hot afternoon temperatures. *yc971101739009 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1997
- A metal stud may puncture the carpeting near the brake assembly. *yc970901731612 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 1997
- Various power sliding side door conditions. *yc970901731062 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 1997
- Loss of owner customization settings.970901739017 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 1997
- Subject on power window "auto-down" feature inoperative. *yc970801738138 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 1997
- Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc970801735026 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 1, 1997
- Hotline information regarding procedures for sliding door body and rear quarter window itch. *yc970801731057 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 1, 1997
- Air temperature from hvac outlets does not change or blows cold (replace temperature valve door). *tw731103 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 1997
- Concerns with squealing and grinding noises coming from front brakes. *yc970501735011 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 1997
- Remote keyless entry (rke) range is shorter than expected. *tw739009 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 1997
- Crack at center top of windshield (replace windshield). *tw731053 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 1997
- Loss of hvac modes (route vacuum line insidethe frame rail). *tw731102 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 1997
- Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *tw549001A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1997
- Squealing and/or grinding (scraping) noise from front brakes (bend abs speed sensor bracket away from rotor). *tw735011 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 1, 1997
- Engine coolant weeping from coolant recovery reservoir cap. *tw736212 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1997
- Clicking and/or squealing noise coming from the rear brakes (adjust park brake cable). *tw735010 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Mar 1, 1997
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw577106A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Thud/clunk noise from rear suspension (check/replace rear springs). *tw733402 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly). *tw677164 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Engine noise in passenger compartment (remove accelerator cable retaining clips). *tw676004 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jan 1, 1997
- Cold start rattle noise. *tw577106A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1996
- Rattle at rear of vehicle over road bump or upon closing rear lift gate. *tw631518 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1996