MYRModel Year Report

2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:48:32.277Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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
78
Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2001: 78 complaints

View as data table
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

17% · 13 reports

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

Power train

13% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and constant velocity joint.

Latches/locks/linkages

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

Electrical system

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Drivers side seat heating pad malfunctioned by burning its wire, which is a heating component.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-11

Tires

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2000-08-24Seat belts00V228003 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

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    2001Complaint volume 78 complaints filed for this model year.
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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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    2002-04-10Seats01V383000 Vehicle description: certain mini vans built with second row 50/50 split bench seats or captain's chairs, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the latch anchor wires and repair those with an improper diameter. Owner notification began April 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…

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    2002-12-16Air bags02V329000 On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. An air bag without the check valve pin…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. Owner notification began December 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…

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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<sup>tm</sup>" 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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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V228003 · Seat belts
  • Recall 01V067000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 01V264000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 01V383000 · Seats
  • Recall 02V329000 · Air bags
  • Recall 04V597000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette have?
9 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.