1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette fuel system, gasoline problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile silhouette. The contact stated that the vehicle made a loud banging noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the noise was coming from the brakes. Repairs were made to the entire braking system, but the noise continued. The vehicle was…”
filed Dec 5, 2008
“Vehicle dripping fuel from fuel line under vehicle. When fuel line was inspected to find cause it began spraying fuel at the catalytic converter potentially causing a fire. Fuel line was corroded through from the outside. Fuel lines needed to be replaced due to severe corrosion. *nm”
filed Sep 23, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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 media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Silhouette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Silhouette | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 Silhouette | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 Silhouette | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 Silhouette | 7 | 6% |
| 1999 Silhouette | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 Silhouette | 5 | 5% |
| 1991 Silhouette | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 Silhouette | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.