MYRModel Year Report

2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette

▲ Better than typical
2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:16:24.476Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Silhouette Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 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
2003: 36 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

WHEELS 8%

8% of complaints: wheels — 3 distinct reports on file.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 8%

8% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 3 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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WHILE HOLDING A CHILD THE ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ON THE CHILD'S ARM, BREAKING IT. THE KEY REMOTE HAD TO BE USED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR . THERE WAS ALSO ANOTHER CLOSE CASE WITH AN OLDER CHILD. *AK *SC

NHTSA ODI report, 20041006

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND A TORN LIGAMENT TO THE HAND AND ARMS. PRIOR TO THESE INCIDENTS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031120

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
EQUIPMENT 6%

6% of complaints: equipment — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20020815 — air bags

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER O

Campaign 02V222000 — check if this car was fixed

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

2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V222000 (air bags) 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 ▲ 1991 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1999 ■ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 8% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette have?

5 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.