1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette structure problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile minivan. While the contact was driving approximately 35 mph unexpectedly the tire flattened. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The contact observed that the spare tire detached from the rusted spare tire cable bracket. The vehicle had not been…”
filed Apr 19, 2010
“Recalls 01v264000 and 01v067000 repairs for automatic sliding door was performed on 04/02/ 2000. On two different occasions, automatic sliding door opened while van was in motion with children riding inside. Please describe details.”
filed Jun 18, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Silhouette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Silhouette | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 Silhouette | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 Silhouette | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 Silhouette | 18 | 16% |
| 1999 Silhouette | 18 | 12% |
| 1997 Silhouette | 14 | 13% |
| 1996 Silhouette | 3 | 15% |
| 1995 Silhouette | 8 | 17% |
| 1994 Silhouette | 4 | 11% |
| 1991 Silhouette | 11 | 30% |
| 1990 Silhouette | 7 | 16% |
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.