1997 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE Visibilitywindshield Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibilitywindshield Issues in the 1997 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
4 visibilitywindshield complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibilitywindshield Complaints
FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN 12 MONTHS. BREAK INITIATED IN UPPER DRIVER SIDE CORNER AND TRAVELS INTO FIELD OF VISION. WITH WINDSHIELD OUT, YOU CAN SEE SEVERE RUSTING AT THE CORNER, NO WHERE ELSE. THE RUST IS ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE ROOF PANEL AND IS NOT VISIBLE ONCE THE WINDSHIELD IS REPLACED. I WAS ADVISED NOT TO GO THROUGH ANY CAR WASHES, TO AVOID ANY UNDO PRESSUES ON THE DRIVERSIDE QUARTER OF THE ROOF AND WHEN IT BREAKS AGAIN TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED IN A BODY SHOP WHERE THAT SECTION OF THE ROOF CAN BE REPLACED SO IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN. THE WINDSHIELD REPAIR PERSON STATED THAT WHEN HE REPLACES A FRONT WINDSHIELD ON AN OLDS SILHOUETTE OR CHEVY VENTURE THAT IS NOT THE RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT, 99% OF THE TIME THE BREAK INITIATES AT ONE OF THE TOP CORNERS AND WHEN THE WINDSHIELD IS...
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CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER RECALL 01V264000 REPAIRS WERE DONE FOR SLIDING DOOR, DOOR STILL WILL NOT STAY CLOSED.*AK THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED, AND WAS WORSE THAN BEFORE. THE DOOR OPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK. NOW IT DOESN'T OPEN WITH THE REMOTE. CONSUMER STATES THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROBLEMATIC SINCE PURCHASE. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKS.THE WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND TAKEN OUT AND RESEALED TWICE. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN RELINED TWICE. *JG
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WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH GLASS IN THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR UNEXPECTEDLY SHATTERED, CAUSING GLASS TO FLY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER CLAIMS VEHICLE DID NOT HIT ANY OBSTACLE IN THE ROAD THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS PROBLEM TO OCCUR. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK
WHEN BACKING TO COMPLETE A U-TURN, VEHICLE BUMPED INTO A MAILBOX AFTER ALREADY STOPPING. VEHICLE'S REAR WINDOW SHATTERED ON IMPACT.
Other 1997 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE Problem Areas
Exterior Lightingheadlights
15 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
12 complaints
Structurebodydoor
10 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
7 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint