no report yet
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Risk. VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
1994 Oldsmobile SilhouetteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Visibility
5Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
3Air bags
3Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
3Tires2 crash/fire/injury
2Seats
2Latches/locks/linkages
76 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Front: webbing
Risk. IMPROPER SHOULDER BELT RETRACTION DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION.
no report yet
Front: retractor
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: PASSENGERS SEATED IN THESE POSITON MAYBE UNABLE TO EXTRACT AND FASTEN THEIR SEAT BELTS UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO A MORE…
no report yet
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE SAFETY BELT WOULD NOTRESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT, SUBJECTING THE OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURIES.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Oldsmobile.
Best & worst years
1994 vs. every other Silhouette year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silhouette median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette safety ratings
1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and the recalls they led to.
- TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATESNo recall
- PASSENGER SIDE DASH FIRESNo recall
In owners' words
What Silhouette owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FIRST ISSUE: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. I REPLACED THE BLADES AND THERES NO IMPROVEMENT. THEY MIGHT GO UP/DOWN 2 OR 3 TIMES THEN GET STUCK IN UP POSITION, SOON DISCOVERED THAT HITTING BUMPS CORRECTED FOR FEW SECONDS THEN AGAIN, THEY WOULD FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. I TOOK THE…
IN COLD/FREEZING WEATHER, SLUSH AND SNOW COLLECT ON WIPER BLADES, WHEN WIPERS ARE CYCLED FROZEN SLUSH TRACTS ACROSS WINDSHIELD, AFFECTING VISIBILITY. *AK
SIDE WINDOW ON THE LEFT SIDE OF VAN FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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