Is the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette

● Typical for this model

1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
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This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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: 46
Recalls: 2
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Engine and engine cooling

Complaints per year

1995: 46 complaints

View as data table

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.

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

CRASH

Structure

17% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing door.

Visibility

15% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield wiper/washer.

INJURY

Air bags

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY

Show complaint excerpts

Transmission replaced 3 times, first time May 1998, failed nov 1998, replaced under warranty, failed again May 2003, out of warranty at 117,000…

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22

Also filed under Power train

Consumer started vehicle and within seconds the air bag deployed. GM refuses to look at the vehicle. Consumer received bruises to the right cornie and eardrum.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-15

Consumer was parking the truck, put on brake pedal went and accelerator went to the floor, causing an accident (Hit wall), driver's side air bag didn't deploy, resulting in an injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-16

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Seats

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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1995-02-17Service brakes, hydraulic95V048000 Improperly manufactured brake pedal arm causes the brake pedal arm to fracture during braking.

Remedy: Dealers will replace all suspect brake pedal assemblies.

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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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
Visibility: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 95V048000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 96V015000 · Power train

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette?: The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette have?: 2 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.