Structure Problems of Oldsmobile Silhouette

Oldsmobile Silhouette owners have reported 89 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door (59 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Oldsmobile Silhouette

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The day she pulled out of the parking lot with the vehicle, the abs light, and traction off light came on. When she drove off the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal both began to wobble and vibrate.   Read details...

The Body problem

Ive owned the vehicle for about 2 years now. Friday June 1 2018 I was driving with all 4 of my children in the vehicle and my driver rear sliding door fell off the vehicle completly . All 3 latches that attach the door to the vehicle detached and the door went to the floor.   Read details...

The Door Hinge problem

My seven year old daughter used the handle of passanger side rear sliding power door to open the door. The door began opening and jammed her elbow into the middle seat, pinning her hand and arm between the handle and the seat. The power door continued to push until it broke her wrist. Pe04064.   Read details...

The Hood problem

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...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile minivan. While the contact was driving approximately 35 mph unexpectedly the tire flattened. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The contact observed that the spare tire detached from the rusted spare tire cable bracket.   Read details...




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