Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The number one most common problem is related to the door (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the hood (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door problems | |
| Hood problems | |
| Body problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Door Hinge problems |
I have had numerous problems with this car since I purchased it. The power sliding side door has benn repaired 2 or 3 times and still works intermittently. The headlights have been repaced once and repaired once and they now have water inside causing the lights to perform poorly. Read details...
Ignition will work on erratic basis. When consumer goes out to start vehicle, ignition will fail to start vehicle. Dealership has refused service, and a cause for this defect could not be determined. There was thumping in rear periodically when brakes are applied. Read details...
During wet road/weather conditions power assisted steering failed. Dealership installed a water deflector plate to prevent water from contacting power steering belt. However, while traveling at approximately 25 to 30 mph in a rain storm, power steering failed, and belt for alternator slipped Read details...