1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette. Newest first.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: minivans equipped with front bucket seats. the front seat recliner mechanism lower bolts can loosen. a loose bolt could fatigue and break, resulting in the seat back falling rearward.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The seat could suddenly fall backward, distracting the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten or replace the bolts at no charge to the owners. this policy IS in effect until june 30, 2002.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and MINI vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
The glove compartment door will not remain closed during certain load forces associated with a vehicle crash. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss 201.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of an accident, the glove compartment doormay open and result in occupant(s) injuries from contact with the glovecompartment door.
Remedy
Replace the current upper glove compartment door with a redesigned upper glove compartment door which incorporates a positive latch to keep the door closed should a vehicle crash occur.
A right hand seat/shoulder belt retractor may have been installed in the second row left hand seat position (directly behind driver).
Risk and remedy
Risk
The incorrect retractor may cause the belts to lock upif the van IS parked on a steep grade. As a result of this, the occupant couldnot extend the belt for use.
Remedy
Replace shoulder belt assembly.
The rear modular seat frame hold-down hooks may not meet the required pull force at the rear set anchorage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles would not conform to fmvss 207.
Remedy
Replace rear hold down hooks and pivot rivets with heat treated hardware.
Owner complaints
43 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Dt: the contact put the vehicle in drive and was heading for intersection when he realized that accelerator pedal was stuck. he had to turn right to avoid hitting oncoming traffic. he then turned the vehicle off, and the vehicle kept going. He did not contact the dealer. *Ak
- Steering › Column
The steering wheel severed from the steering rack, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer. Neither was able to locate the correct vin to identify the vehicle, and to be able to determine whether the recall work has been done. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
Speedometer isn't functioning properly. When I got this van from my grandfather (who was the original owner) the speedometer had not been working for a long time and IS still not working. *la
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Front and middle seat belts won't retract. *la
- Steering
Consumer states that while driving the rear cradle bolts pulled through the retainers due to corrison of the retainer. as stated in recall # 97 v 058 000, but vehicle does not fall within the scope of the recall. *mr
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
While driving at any speed and with no warning steering wheel will lock up, and consumer will lose control of vehicle. it could have caused consumer to have an accident. Dealer notified. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column broke while consumer was driving, and vehicle became more difficult to control. The front motor mount on drivers side pulled out of the frame due to rust cusing the back mount bolt to break off. the steering gear box IS located on the same side. Has not contacted a dealer. *Ak *jg
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt retractor coil springs come off of retractor assy. this happens because there IS just a soft plastic cover cap on the retractor assy. Belt IS then unusable. Ive had both front seat belts come apart and one in the rear.
- Structure
A bolt from the engine cradle broke, wheels could flop to the side because of bad engine cradle mount. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belts on driver's side and passenger's side do not retract. retractor mechanism on the passenger's side was replaced on feb 5, 1999. vehicle was taken to the dealership. Seat belts have not been repaired. driver's side seat belt retractor has been broken for over a year, and passenger's…
Seat belts on driver's side and passenger's side do not retract. retractor mechanism on the passenger's side was replaced on feb 5, 1999. vehicle was taken to the dealership. Seat belts have not been repaired. driver's side seat belt retractor has been broken for over a year, and passenger's side retractor has been broken for about 4 months. Dealer will try to repairs seatbelts, but will charge owner for replacement. *Ak *ML
- Structure › Body › Door
Front door handles broke off on two occasion. first time on driver's side ,and a year later on passenger side. Unable to open doors from outside. repairs were made at consumer's cost. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections · Steering › Rack and pinion · Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut · Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber · Tires
Right front tire blewout. nlm
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
When shutting the liftgate in rear of vehicle, the spare tire fell off the vehicle. Dealer replaced the cable. *ak *yc
- Electrical system · Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ongoing problem with a faulty electrical system; a replacement of three alternators and three batteries within three months. Also, a faulty ignition switch caused a fire under the dash. Asking nhtsa help in this matter, because dealer refused to help unless cost go to consumer. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The driver side seatbelt will not retract, leaving the lap belt loose. Dealer has seen vehicle. *Ak
- Structure › Body › Door
The inside handle of the sliding door wil not open the door. I also had to replace the driver's side handle about a year ago when I couldn't open it from the outside. I belive faulty handles are a serious safety hazard, especially if needed during an emergency no matter of the age or milage of the vehicle. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
While driving out of a parking lot, steering wheel suddenly free-wheeled w/ no control of vehicle. inspection showed that both rear sub-frame mounts failed and dropped engine onto rack and pinion, causing steering column to disengage and also disconnecting. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Seat belts › Front › Retractor · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections · Structure › Body
Water pump failed twice.
- Steering · Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Consumer was driving out of the driveway when he heard a clunk, the steering became hard. another clunk, consumer than turned the steering wheel and everything collapsed, fell apart. In january 98, the front tie rods were replaced. Vehicle was serviced four times a year since april 98. been to GMC dealers 16 times. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Left front brake line ruptured while driving, causing loss of brakes. consumer was informed by his mechanic that vehicle brake line IS a defective part. Manufacturer//dealer were not notified. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
The driver's seatback IS broken. The owner has the seat propped up with an ice cooler. The seatback on the passenger's side moves back and forth. the dealer IS aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor · Structure › Body › Door · Unknown or other
Right front/middlleft and right seat belts are fully extended and fail to retract. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Front seat belt failed to unlatch.
- Steering › Column
Tilt steering lever felt loose for about six months, and now does not work at all.
- Seats
Front bucket seat failed.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine cradle separation
The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control
- Engine cradle separation
On april 1, 1997, general motors corporation filed a defect information report to recall the subject vehicles, registered in 14 high corrosion states, to replace the rear engine cradle bolts and retainers.the rear engine cradle bolts would either fracturer or pull through the retianers due to corrosion.as of september…
On april 1, 1997, general motors corporation filed a defect information report to recall the subject vehicles, registered in 14 high corrosion states, to replace the rear engine cradle bolts and retainers.the rear engine cradle bolts would either fracturer or pull through the retianers due to corrosion.as of september 1998, the sixth quarter, 59.3% of the subject vehicles had been repaired.in addition to the complaints of front engine cradle bolt failures in the above failure report summary, odi has received six reports of possible front engine cradle bolt failures, including two crashes.an rq IS warranted to determine the extent of failures of the front engine cradle bolts and retainers on the subject vehicles.
- Cradle bolt failures
There is no summary currently available
- Front seat back collapse
Alleged front seat back collapse due to recliner bolt
- Front seat back collapse
Subject vehicles are alleged to experience inadvertent front seat back collapse due to fracture of front seat recliner mounting bolts.
- Alleged engine subframe mount/insulator
Alleged failures of engine frame insulators/mounts to unibody frame may allow separation of engine subframe, resulting in compromise or loss of steering control with the vehicle in motion.
- Apv fuel line fires
There is no summary currently available
- Apv fires
Apv fires
- Apv fuel line fires
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10007559No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, tcc surge, possible p0740, p1870, or 39 after installation of a reman (srta) 4t60/4t60e.
- 615073Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that IS generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not reappear until the next change of oil.
- 39075Fuel tank thud/clunk.
- 37936Sliding door rattles.
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