1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile silhouette. The contact stated that while exiting a parking space, the steering wheel failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was informed of nhtsa campaign id number: 02v286000 (steering:rack and pinion) but…”
filed Jul 19, 2012
“Recall for steering, difficulty turning left,power steering inoperative. Replaced rack and pinion. *bf left turns could only be done at a low rate of speed and at a wide angle. Consumers vehicle was not covered under the recall and was charged for service. Mechanic left the recall paperwork on the…”
filed Nov 23, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND…Campaign 02V286000 · Nov 4, 2002
Steering problems in other Silhouette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Silhouette | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 Silhouette | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 Silhouette | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 Silhouette | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 Silhouette | 20 | 19% |
| 1996 Silhouette | 2 | 10% |
| 1995 Silhouette | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 Silhouette | 1 | 5% |
| 1992 Silhouette | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 Silhouette | 9 | 24% |
| 1990 Silhouette | 9 | 21% |
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.