1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

60

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes 2 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

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.

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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.

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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.

Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 8
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 3
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10120451 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | | 58,000 miles
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
#10083556 | AIR BAGS | | 126,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
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
#10069607 | AIR BAGS | | 67,000 miles Crash
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
#10069607 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 67,000 miles Crash
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
#10069607 | POWER TRAIN | | 67,000 miles Crash
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

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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.

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