Electrical System Related Problems of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The number one most common problem is related to the dash wiring (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Oldsmobile Silhouette


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette

The Dash Wiring problem

While driving, lights including the dashboard and headlights will dim or completely short out for seconds at a time. This has happened since 2001. The vehicle has been checked by dealer three times.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Drivers side seat heating pad malfunctioned by burning its wire, which is a heating component. Occurrence caused a fire inside a seat that have burned a part of heating pad itself (heating pad appears to be made out of flammable material) and some of the seat foam stuffing (again appears to be   Read details...

The Ignition Module problem

Our 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette has had numerous issues. The issues are placed in a close chronological order. All events have occurred after 50k miles with the exception of the power door locks. The dealer took care of all recalls. The power door locks intermittently lock and unlock.   Read details...


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