MYRModel Year Report

1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette

● Typical for this model
1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:17:30.914Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Silhouette Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 43 complaints 1991: 37 complaints 1991 1992: 27 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 36 complaints 1995: 46 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 104 complaints 1997 1998: 170 complaints 1999: 149 complaints 1999 2000: 114 complaints 2001: 78 complaints 2001 2002: 57 complaints 2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 11 complaints 2004
1995: 46 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

STRUCTURE 17%

17% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TRANSMISSION REPLACED 3 TIMES, FIRST TIME MAY 1998, FAILED NOV 1998, REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, FAILED AGAIN MAY 2003, OUT OF WARRANTY AT 117,000 MILES

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

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. *JG

NHTSA ODI report, 20021015

VISIBILITY 7%

7% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 7%

7% of complaints: seats — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19950217 — service brakes, hydraulic

IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 95V048000 — check if this car was fixed

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V048000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1994 ▲ 2003 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1999 ■ 2000

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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 structure:body:door, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.