1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette

▲ Better than typical

1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1994: 36 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1989	0
1990	43
1991	37
1992	27
1993	22
1994	36
1995	46
1996	20
1997	104
1998	170
1999	149
2000	114
2001	78
2002	57
2003	36
2004	11

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VISIBILITY 25%

25% of complaints: visibility — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and power window devices and controls.

STRUCTURE 14%

14% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and tailgate.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE INSULATOR ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130426

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and interior/under dash.

FIRE

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DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE DRIVING GRADUALLY LOST ENGINE POWER TO WHERE IT WOULD NOT GO OVER 50 MPH. IT CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER. HE SAW AND SMELLED SMOKE INSIDE. HE TURNED AROUND AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE FLOOR RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CENTER SEAT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050621

CONSUMER SMELLED FIRE THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE DASHBOARD, SHE TURNED CAR OFF AND GOT OUT, NO INJURIRES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961119

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE

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VEHICLE FIRE, ORIGINATING IN THE ENGINE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970807

SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and warning light/devices.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19931216 — seat belts

THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE REAR CENTER POSITION ARE MISSING A PAWL SPRING AND IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, WILL ALLOW THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING TO EXTEND BEYOND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE RETRACTOR IF THE PAWL SPRING IS MISSING.

Campaign 93V212000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940221 — seat belts

THE THIRD ROW SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND MAY LOCK-UP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON SLOPES OF LESS THAN 15 DEGREES, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THIRD ROW SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS AND REINSTALL THEM PROPERLY.

Campaign 94V015000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940630 — seat belts

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 O

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 PASSENGER

Campaign 94V100000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940915 — PE (closed 19950118)

TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATES

I 19951209 — PE (closed 19960410)

PASSENGER SIDE DASH FIRES

R 19960322 — power train

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 COMBINATIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

Campaign 96V015000 — check if this car was fixed