1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
Vehicle fails to conform to fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: the occupants of these seats will not be able to use the affected belt. in the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are at increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. Based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. Replacement of the suspect safety belt will be available to consumers for the life of the vehicle.
Owner complaints
27 complaints1 involved a crash4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
While driving, a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. steering wheel started shaking uncontrollably. Consumer pulled over, but was unable to move the vehicle. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the motor mounts and steering shaft needed to be replaced. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving suddenly vehicle stopped. dealer stated that transmission was defective.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving and without prior warning the washer bolt came out the engine and caused the driver to loose control of the steering wheel. please provide any additional information. the dealer IS aware of the problem. *nlm
- Tires
While driving, the left rear tire blewout, causing vehicle to lose control, cross the median and roll over, injuries were sustained, no specific tire information was given, ohio traffic crash report. *tt
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
On very back row of seat on left side of vehicle shoulder belt IS extended out all of the way and will not retract back into position. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When coming to a stop while driving transmission automaticly shifts into neutral. Also, transmission oil IS overheating to the point that the oil IS burning. dealer has been contacted.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings
The return spring for the rear brake shoes IS inadequate. On two ocassions the right side spring came loose and was destroyed by the axle shaft rubbing against it. When this happens the rear brakes are lost and only the fron brakes wok, resulting in ther pedal going almost to the floor. The most…
The return spring for the rear brake shoes IS inadequate. On two ocassions the right side spring came loose and was destroyed by the axle shaft rubbing against it. When this happens the rear brakes are lost and only the fron brakes wok, resulting in ther pedal going almost to the floor. The most recent incident happened to the brakes on the left side. The brakes came loose after using the parking brake, with resultant loss of rear brakes and only front brakes working, pedal almost to the floor. This time the spring did not break and the brake parts were reinstalled.
- Unknown or other
Would like to know if there IS any way to know if this vehicle has had all recalls repaired or not thanks for your assistance
- Power train › Axle assembly
The transaxle seal blew out and we are being told replacing it most likely won't help, as it IS apt to blow out again. 3 independent recommendations are to replace the transmission. At 80,000 miles either problem IS unwarranted. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When car IS traveling at 50 transmsion starts lurching like its searching for a gear. Then, when it gets up to 70 mph and it stops.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine mounts rusted through which caused a loss of control. *Ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element
Ongoing problem with heater relay burning out whenever heater IS set at high speed. Replaced heater relay on five occasions. Manufacturer would be contacted. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Both rear seatbelt retractor springs are broken, causing it to stay extended, will not retract back in , causing loss of protection. *ak
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
I contacted the oldsmobile corp. About a possible recall on the seatbelts. I hadn't thought about a possible defect until I was told that the third row seatbelts had been found to be defective. I was told that the other two rows were not. It does not make sense to me that the least used seatbelts…
I contacted the oldsmobile corp. About a possible recall on the seatbelts. I hadn't thought about a possible defect until I was told that the third row seatbelts had been found to be defective. I was told that the other two rows were not. It does not make sense to me that the least used seatbelts could be the only ones that are defective. Aren't all of the seatbelts manufactured at the same place? I am married we have five children cummulatively. I need all seven of my seatbelts in order to ensure the safety of my family, as well as conform to the law. the seatbelts cost $150 each. I am afraid more will go bad, and will end up costing me a small fortune. I have found that other seatbelts, not the same as my defective ones, are also not working. if the seatbelts have been malfunctioning since 1992 when the vehicle was new, it seems that it IS not a matter of just wear and tear, and age of the vehicle. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The seat belt retractors in the second row seats will not retract the belts to the original position. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Power steering fluid
Consumer discovered that vehicle was leaking power steering fluid. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Driver's seat disengaged from the seat tracks, causing the seat to become unstable. please give any further details. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belts fail to latch properly. Seat belts do not stay latched when brakesa are applied. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Loss of ABS braking power due to leaking brake lines. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Failure of the driver's/passenger's and rear shoulder belt retractors, the shoulder belts will not retract. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Rear brake return springs too weak, causing them to break.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Dealership has no parts and now they are saying they don't deal with oldsmobiles. Recall 96v015001. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Passengers side front/middle seats safety belt retractors failed.(94v027000) *dsh
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Passenger side seat back collapsed, when vehicle was hit from the back at 60 mph. tt
- Vehicle speed control
Cruise control disengages automatically without operator action. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine cradle separation
In april 1997, gm notified odi of a rear engine cradle bolt defect in certain model year (my) 1990-91 u vans and my 1988-91 w cars that could result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.gm identified the problem as excessive crevice corrosion of the engine cradle retainer after years…
In april 1997, gm notified odi of a rear engine cradle bolt defect in certain model year (my) 1990-91 u vans and my 1988-91 w cars that could result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.gm identified the problem as excessive crevice corrosion of the engine cradle retainer after years of exposure in a severe corrosive environment.the recall covered approximately 680,000 vehicles registered in 14 rust belt states; including almost 70,000 my 1990-91 u vans.the recalled vehicles received new rear cradle bolts and retainers. Gm changed the material composition of the retainers in the my 1992 u vans to provide improved corrosion resistance.the my 1992 retainers are aluminized steel with a 2.5 mm protective coating of zinc/chromate organic.there have been only five (5) failures identified in the subject vehicles after more than 10 years of exposure.based on the low failure rate and the age of the vehicles, there IS no evidence of a safety defect trend in the subject vehicles. This recall query IS closed.
- Front brake hose failure
There is no summary currently available
- Trnsaxl oil hose separates
There is no summary currently available
- 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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10007559No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, tcc surge, possible p0740, p1870, or 39 after installation of a reman (srta) 4t60/4t60e.
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 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.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 51546Intermittent electrical conditions (tighten loose ground nut G105).
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 39722Transmission fluid seeps around clamp at transmission oil cooler line.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 39075Fuel tank thud/clunk.
- 37936Sliding door rattles.
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