MYRModel Year Report

1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette

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1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:35.679Z

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
22

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Complaints per year

1990: 43 complaints 1990 1991: 37 complaints 1992: 27 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 22 1994: 36 complaints 1995: 46 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 104 complaints 1998: 170 complaints 1998 1999: 149 complaints 2000: 114 complaints 2000 2001: 78 complaints 2002: 57 complaints 2002 2003: 36 complaints 2004: 11 complaints 2004
1990: 43 complaints 1990 1991: 37 complaints 1991 1992: 27 complaints 1992 1993: 22 complaints 1993 22 1994: 36 complaints 1994 1995: 46 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 104 complaints 1997 1998: 170 complaints 1998 1999: 149 complaints 1999 2000: 114 complaints 2000 2001: 78 complaints 2001 2002: 57 complaints 2002 2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 11 complaints 2004
1990: 43 complaints 1990 1991: 37 complaints 1991 1992: 27 complaints 1992 1993: 22 complaints 1993 22 1994: 36 complaints 1994 1995: 46 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 104 complaints 1997 1998: 170 complaints 1998 1999: 149 complaints 1999 2000: 114 complaints 2000 2001: 78 complaints 2001 2002: 57 complaints 2002 2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 11 complaints 2004

1993: 22 complaints

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YearComplaints
19890
199043
199137
199227
199322
199436
199546
199620
1997104
1998170
1999149
2000114
200178
200257
200336
200411

Known problem areas

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

4 of 22 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

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Both front seat belts have stopped retracting. There was no discernible precursor to this malfunction.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-20

Service brakes

4 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Power train

3 of 22 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing cooling unit and lines and automatic transmission.

FIRE
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While driving at 35-40 MPH, vehicle began to smoke than suddenly caught on fire upon stopping due to trans cooler line broke spraying fluid on exhaust manifold.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-03

Visibility

3 of 22 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

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The windshield wipers worked intermittently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-30

Electrical system

3 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and cables.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle was parked when the interior caught on fire. The consumer had previously experienced a problem with the electrical system.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-20

Battery cables shorted out, causing engine fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-17

Engine compartment fire while the vehicle was being driven, unknown reason. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-26

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1994-03-25Seat belts94V027000 Vehicle fails to conform to FMVSS No. 209, "Seat belt assemblies." The safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may…

    Remedy: Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. Based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks…

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    1994-06-30Seat belts94V100000 The second row, right hand shoulder belt can become "Pinched" Between the seat and the door frame pillar trim. The shoulder belt may not retract properly, which does not comply with the requirements…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the door frame pillar trim panel with a redesigned trim panel. Also, a caution label will be applied to the child seat advising the owner not to install the seat to the…

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    1994-09-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-01-18 Trnsaxl oil hose separates
  4. R
    1996-03-22Power train96V015000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from August 1991 through July 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V027000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 94V100000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 96V015000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.