Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the hood latch (one problem).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Oldsmobile Silhouette

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
12
Hood Latch problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette

The Door Latch problem

: the contact stated the sliding door on the right side of the vehicle was not working properly after the recall (01v264000, 04v597000 or 01v067000) repair was completed. The door opened without warning, while the vehicle was idling, but no longer worked.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

Not sure if hood was properly closed. While traveling at 60 mph the hood released and crashed into windshild, shattering it, buckling the roof, and interior parts became dislodged. With the sloped nose design, it is not easy to visibily see if the hood is not closed.   Read details...


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