One problem related to brake disc pads has been reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
There was a slight vibration in the front of the vehicle while driving that could be felt in the steering wheel. The vehicle was driven to a repair shop, where it was found, that the disc brakes on the front wheels and the pads had separated from the brake shoes and damaged the rotors. This was a common problem with these vehicles.