There have been 23 defect investigations conducted for the following Oldsmobile Silhouette model year vehicles.
1
Body door defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 17, 2004.
It was closed on Dec. 22, 2004.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Subject vehicles are available with an optional power sliding door. The interior handle is oriented in the vertical position in the door panel and lines up at the elbow level when the occupant is seated in the 2nd-row outboard position.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1998 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1999 Chevrolet Venture,
the 2000 Chevrolet Venture,
the 2001 Chevrolet Venture,
the 2002 Chevrolet Venture,
the 2003 Chevrolet Venture,
the 2004 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1998 Pontiac Montana,
the 1999 Pontiac Montana,
the 2000 Pontiac Montana,
the 2001 Pontiac Montana,
the 2002 Pontiac Montana,
the 2003 Pontiac Montana,
the 2004 Pontiac Montana,
the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 2000 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 2001 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 2002 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 2003 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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2
Suspension defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 23, 2003.
It was closed on Jan. 12, 2004.
On November 18, 2002, odi opened a preliminary evaluation (pe02-086) to evaluate allegations of rear axle trailing arm failures in the subject vehicles (u-van) which included two reporting crashes. On April 9, 2003, odi upgraded pe02-086 to an engineering analysis (ea03-005) to continue its
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1997 Chevrolet U Van,
the 1998 Chevrolet Uplander,
the 1999 Chevrolet Uplander,
the 1997 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1998 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1999 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1997 Pontiac Montana,
the 1998 Pontiac Montana,
the 1999 Pontiac Montana,
the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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3
Frame and members defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 8, 2003.
It was closed on Apr. 10, 2003.
In April 1997, gm notified odi of a rear engine cradle bolt defect in certain model year (my) 1990-91 u vans and my 1988-91 w cars that could result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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4
Seat belts defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 18, 2002.
It was closed on Nov. 21, 2003.
Odi identified 59 reports with the alleged defect. Odi was able to contact 44 of the 59 consumers in order to determine the specific cause of the latch problems. Of the 44 owners contacted, odi determined that four failures were due to an out-of-tolerance latch plate, and that 23 failures were due to
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1997 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1998 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1997 Pontiac Montana,
the 1998 Pontiac Montana,
the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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5
Rear suspension defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 18, 2002.
It was closed on Apr. 9, 2003.
analysis of odi and gm data has identified 14 incidents of rear trailing arm failures in model year (my) 1997 through 1999 gm u-vans, including two that allegedly resulted in crashes. The trailing arm design in these vehicles is used in the u-vans from my 1997 through 2003.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1998 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1999 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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6
Steering rack and pinion defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 4, 2002.
It was closed on Dec. 10, 2002.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
The lower pinion bearing in the rack and pinion steering assembly may fail. Gm will recall 1997-98 grand prix built between 1-Mar-96 and 31-oct-97; and 1996-98 u-vans/j-cars built between 1-Jan-96 and 31-oct-97. See attached summary.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu,
the 1997 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass,
the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue,
the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix,
the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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7
Seat belts defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 11, 2002.
It was closed on Aug. 2, 2002.
Allege shoulder harness clip easily comes apart
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1997 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1998 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1999 Chevrolet Venture,
the 2000 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1998 Pontiac Montana,
the 1999 Pontiac Montana,
the 2000 Pontiac Montana,
the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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8
Steering defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 14, 2001.
It was closed on Apr. 4, 2002.
Allege that while driving and without warning, the steering rack and pinion can either bind or lock up, which makes steering difficult
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu,
the 1997 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass,
the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue,
the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix,
the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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9
Air bags defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 3, 2000.
It was closed on Jan. 11, 2001.
Allege that the right front passenger's side air bag tore during deployment. This can result in loss of air bag inflation pressure and air bag protection for the right front seat occupant.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1998 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1999 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1998 Pontiac Montana,
the 1999 Pontiac Montana,
the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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10
Structure defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 25, 2000.
It was closed on Oct. 22, 2001.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1997 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1998 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1999 Chevrolet Venture,
the 2000 Chevrolet Venture,
the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1998 Pontiac Montana,
the 1999 Pontiac Montana,
the 2000 Pontiac Montana,
the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 2000 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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11
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 10, 2000.
It was closed on Jan. 12, 2001.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1989 Buick Regal,
the 1990 Buick Regal,
the 1991 Buick Regal,
the 1989 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1989 Chevrolet Monte Carlo,
the 1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo,
the 1991 Chevrolet Monte Carlo,
the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass,
the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass,
the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass,
the 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix,
the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix,
the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix,
the 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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12
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 16, 2000.
It was closed on Apr. 20, 2001.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
On March 31, 1998, the general motors corporation (gm) filed a defect information report to NHTSA for the recall of 55,154 minivans built from August through October 1997 and equipped with traction control because of the potential for brake failure.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1998 Pontiac Montana,
the 1999 Pontiac Montana.
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13
Seats defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 30, 1997.
It was closed on Jun. 8, 1999.
Alleged front seat back collapse due to recliner bolt
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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14
Seats defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 7, 1997.
It was closed on Sep. 30, 1997.
Subject vehicles are alleged to experience inadvertent front seat back collapse due to fracture of front seat recliner mounting bolts.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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15
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 15, 1996.
It was closed on Apr. 8, 1997.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged failures of engine frame insulators/mounts to unibody frame may allow separation of engine subframe, resulting in compromise or loss of steering control with the vehicle in motion.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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16
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 5, 1996.
It was closed on Apr. 16, 1996.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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17
Electrical system wiring defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 9, 1995.
It was closed on Apr. 10, 1996.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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18
Power train defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 15, 1994.
It was closed on Jan. 18, 1995.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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19
Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 30, 1992.
It was closed on Nov. 30, 1993.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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20
Gasoline engine defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jun. 9, 1992.
It was closed on Jun. 25, 1992.
Apv fires
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1990 Chevrolet Astro,
the 1991 Chevrolet Astro,
the 1992 Chevrolet Astro,
the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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21
Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jun. 4, 1992.
It was closed on Oct. 30, 1992.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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22
Structure defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1988 Buick Regal,
the 1989 Buick Regal,
the 1990 Buick Regal,
the 1991 Buick Regal,
the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo,
the 1991 Chevrolet Monte Carlo,
the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass,
the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass,
the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass,
the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass,
the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix,
the 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix,
the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix,
the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix,
the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport,
the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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Engine defect investigations of Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1989 Buick Regal,
the 1991 Buick Regal,
the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina,
the 1991 Chevrolet Monte Carlo,
the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass,
the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette,
the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix,
the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport.
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