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1995 Oldsmobile SilhouetteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 46 owner complaints about the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year5% below the Silhouette median · #7 of 15 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints4611 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem8Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 7, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette has problems

46 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure80
Visibility72
Engine and engine cooling71
Air bags54
Electrical system42
Power train41
Seats40
Tires30
Seat belts30
6 other systems102

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1995 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

Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Recall 96V-015 · Jan 23, 1996 · 585,182 vehicles

Risk. VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 95V-048 · Mar 20, 1995 · 6,523 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE OPERATION INCREASING BRAKING DISTANCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1995 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

1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette safety ratings

1995 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
In owners' words

What Silhouette owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES BREAKING OFF. ALL REPLACEMENT WAS DONE AT THE DEALER SHOP AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK
Complaint 855190 · Jan 20, 2000
OUTSIDE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN OFF. TO ENTER THIS VEHICLE, IT HAS TO BE DONE THROUGH THE REAR SIDE CARGO DOOR. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Complaint 854409 · Dec 27, 1999
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDES BROKE. CONSUMER HAS NO ACCESS TO INTO THE VEHICLE, ONLY ACCESS AVAILABLE IS THE SLIDING, DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NO WARRANTY, REPAIRS AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 832104 · Dec 10, 1998

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