1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette

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

7 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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   1999Complaint volume 149 complaints filed for this model year.
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   1999-05-05Steering99V071000 Vehicle description: passenger mini vans. The left and/or right front lower insulator to cradle center metal sleeve is collapsed, which can result in loss of clamp load in the joint. If the clamp…

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.

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   2000-02-16Recall queryClosed 2001-04-20 Traction control
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   2000-07-25SQClosed 2001-10-22 Unexpected opening of sliding door
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   2000-11-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-01-11 Air bag tear during deployment
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   2001-04-18Latches/locks/linkages01V067000 Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in…

   Remedy: Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01V-264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer…

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   2001-10-22Latches/locks/linkages01V264000 Vehicle description: 1997-2001 Chevrolet venture, Pontiac Montana/transport, and Oldsmobile Silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013…

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on October 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized…

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   2002-02-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-08-02 Shoulder harness clip
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   2002-11-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-09 Rear axle trailing arm failure
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    2003-04-23Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-12 Rear axle trailing arm failure
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    2004-09-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-12-22 Power-sliding door
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    2005-05-31Latches/locks/linkages04V597000 On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also…

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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

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    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

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    2009-02-23Steering09E005000 Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "Oe solutions^tm" Brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for…

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact…

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Is the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.