Oldsmobile Silhouette problems by year
939 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 15 Oldsmobile Silhouette model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with notably fewer complaints
2004 (11)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Fewer complaints | 11 | 1 | — | |
| 2003 | 36 | 2 | Air Bags | |
| 2002 | 57 | 2 | Suspension | |
| 2001 | 78 | 6 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 Most complained | 114 | 4 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 Most complained | 149 | 3 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 Most complained | 170 | 4 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1997 Most complained | 104 | 4 | Steering | |
| 1996 | 20 | 1 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1995 | 46 | 0 | Structure | |
| 1994 | 36 | 0 | Visibility | |
| 1993 | 22 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1992 | 27 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1991 | 37 | 0 | Structure | |
| 1990 | 43 | 0 | Seat Belts |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Oldsmobile.