1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
60
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
The 1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE has received a total of 60 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodydoor (8 complaints), Air Bags (4 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE, potentially affecting up to 591,705 vehicles.
Recall 96V015000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
| 585,182 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.
Consequence: VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
View full details →Recall 95V048000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 6,523 vehicles affected
Defect: IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE OPERATION INCREASING BRAKING DISTANCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
60 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
DT: THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME AND BACK REST SPLIT APART, ON THE INSIDE. THE CONSUMER HAD IT WELDED BACK TOGETHER AND PUT A BRACE ON THE SEAT. THE DEALER (ALICIA MILAM 866-932-4368 X38573) REFUSED TO FIX IT. REF# 1-325360723. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS ADJUSTING HIS POSITION WHEN THE SEAT BACK HAD GIVEN AWAY AND FELL BACK. *SC *JB
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH. THIS CAUSED A CHAIN REACTION, RESULTING IN THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CRASHING INTO A VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A RIGHT UPPER CONTUSION AND A SPRAINED NECK. THE DRIVER ALSO SUFFERED BACK PAINS AND HEARING PROBLEMS. *AK *NM *TT THE HORN WAS ALSO STUCK, WHEN THE AIR BAG(S) DEPLOYED. THIS WAS A 3 CAR ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WHOM INSTALLED THE AIR BAG(S), INVESTIGATE THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG SYSTEM. *SC *JB
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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
576104 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
- 1990 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 68 complaints
- 1991 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 57 complaints
- 1992 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 29 complaints
- 1993 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 24 complaints
- 1994 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 43 complaints
- 1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE (current)
- 1996 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 24 complaints
- 1997 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 155 complaints
- 1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 225 complaints
- 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 186 complaints
- 2000 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 139 complaints
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- OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 2,934 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 2,251 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE — 1,598 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 1,346 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE 88 — 1,226 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE AURORA — 1,038 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA — 625 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE 98 — 417 total complaints