MYRModel Year Report

2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:55:27.448Z

This year had more than double the complaints 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, 2000 highlighted. 1990: 43 complaints 1990 1991: 37 complaints 1992: 27 complaints 1992 1993: 22 complaints 1994: 36 complaints 1994 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
2000: 114 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

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 25%

25% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, IT DIDN'T HAVE ANY SPEED. WHILE SITTING IN VEHICLE, VEHICLE EXPLODED WITH FLAMES COMING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE. ALSO, CONSUMER STATED MUFFLER BURNT HOLE IN GAS TANK. CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER BOUGHT VEHICLE BACK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010626

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

STRUCTURE 16%

16% of complaints: structure — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.

INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and front underhood.

FIRE
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SMOLDERED. HOWEVER, NO FLAMES WERE VISUALLY SEEN. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, THE SMELL OF SMOKE WAS PRESENT WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060208

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL STARTED POURING OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT REFUELING THE VEHICLE TOOK AN EXTENDED AMOUNT OF TIME TO ACCOMPLISH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200604

Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7%

7% of complaints: exterior lighting — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and concealment devices.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19991011 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS WITH EXTENDED WHEELBASE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INOPERATIVE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVES AND FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD EXCEED THE PERMISSIBLE AMOUNT IN A ROLLOVER TEST. TH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO LOCATE AND REPLACE THOSE FUEL TANKS THAT COULD HAVE INOPERATIVE ROLLOVER VALVES.

Campaign 99V268000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 114
I 20000725 — SQ (closed 20011022)

UNEXPECTED OPENING OF SLIDING DOOR

R 20000824 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 00V228003 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010418 — latches/locks/linkages

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 MOTI

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 O

Campaign 01V067000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20011022 — latches/locks/linkages

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 DE

Campaign 01V264000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020211 — PE (closed 20020802)

SHOULDER HARNESS CLIP

I 20040917 — PE (closed 20041222)

POWER-SLIDING DOOR

R 20050531 — latches/locks/linkages

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 SLI

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 BE

Campaign 04V597000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

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 UNI

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.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20081217 — exterior lighting

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 WITH

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.

Campaign 08E050000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090223 — steering

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEM

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 D

Campaign 09E005000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V268000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V228003 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V067000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V264000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V597000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E050000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E005000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1994 ▲ 2003 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1999 ■ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.