1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1995 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.
Improperly manufactured brake pedal arm causes the brake pedal arm to fracture during braking.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
46 complaints4 involved a crash2 involved a fire5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
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
- Air bags
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…
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
- Air bags · Engine and engine cooling · Power train
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
- Unknown or other · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
One night the car locked itself. when the radio IS turned on it will stay on the selected station for a little while and then it will start skipping through all the stations. sometimes the windshield wipers will work and sometimes they will not come on at all. One night after putting the windows up I was in the house and saw the driver window roll down by itself.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Steering · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
1995 oldsmobile silhoutte... While driving on the expressway going about 45-55 mph van lost power and control of steering etc had to coast to side of roadhas happened about 6-10 times since then have had checked no known cause. van sliding door will not close completely light says it's opened.…
1995 oldsmobile silhoutte... While driving on the expressway going about 45-55 mph van lost power and control of steering etc had to coast to side of roadhas happened about 6-10 times since then have had checked no known cause. van sliding door will not close completely light says it's opened. has opened on it's own. while on incline and backing up brakes make a clicking sound. steering colume clicks when turning to back up when first started. Passenger window does not work. inside handles are detaching from the door on both sides. The pin that connects the gear shift to the steering column IS always coming out. please help me with theses problems. I have never received a recall notice and am not sure if one exist.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Intermittent los of drive at highway speeds and other speeds or from fourth gear. this happens on a continual basis and has been happening for the past two years, however, no one has been able to diagnose the problem, not even the dealership.*ak
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
Consumer states windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer states vehicle IS not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle stalled while driving and would not restart. *nlm
- Seats
Both drivers and passengers front seats are too low, and even with the headrest extended, if the vehicle were to be rear ended there would be no support for the shoulders or head. The seat backs are too low to be considered safe. *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
When the accelerator pedal was pressed, the engine started to hesitate. *jb
- Steering › Rack and pinion
The steering locked up without warning, the dealer diagnosed the rack and pinion housing had shattered. *jb there was little warning, and a slight catch when turned from left to right. the rack/pinion and the clockspring wiring in the steering column for the air bag was replaced. scc
- Tires
While in motion, the right front tire blew. there was a rubber coated wire that blew in the front tire. *jg*jb
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling · Service brakes, hydraulic
This vehicle repeatedly stalls and kicks out or it won't start at all. when it does start, the vehicle chugs and shuts off, also there were electrical problems with the power sliding door and the front brakes were replaced.*jb *jg
- Air bags
Consumer started vehicle and within seconds the air bag deployed. gm refuses to look at the vehicle. consumer received bruises to the right cornie and eardrum. *jg
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
This fire was a malfunction of a factory installed part the only service done to the vehicle was by findley olds techs and we have all the paperwork to prove that findley knew there was a problem with fuses blowing and were told it would not start a fire and not be concerned just put a new…
This fire was a malfunction of a factory installed part the only service done to the vehicle was by findley olds techs and we have all the paperwork to prove that findley knew there was a problem with fuses blowing and were told it would not start a fire and not be concerned just put a new fuse in when one blows the vehicle IS out of warranty but the teck mngr said this van should have had another 10 years life ...why cant olds and findley stand behind their product a fire under the dash could only happen if something malfunctioned I was luck I wasnt killed ...i was driving down the street at the time of the fire everyone seems to just want to pretend this didnt happen why wont someone take me serious and fix this vehicle that was suppose to be the top of the line olds minivan I just read recently that other olds vans had caught fire as well IS this a pattern ......please help me !!!!.....im not a c omplainer but I have a $23,000.00 sitting in my driveway that they wont stand behind ...you may inspect it all you want please do its here and waiting thanks for anything you can do for me ... I feel ripped off!!!.!!! I always thought olds stood behind their products I guess they really dont...im very sorry for them!!!!! .Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
I am writing after the report of the other gm vehicle fires you reported recently...this vehicle has also burned behind the stering columm/dash while in operation...after contacting olds I have been informed that they r not responsible...they have been the only service personel to service the…
I am writing after the report of the other gm vehicle fires you reported recently...this vehicle has also burned behind the stering columm/dash while in operation...after contacting olds I have been informed that they r not responsible...they have been the only service personel to service the vehicle and will not acknowledge there IS a problem with that model but seeing other of their vehicles too have had fires I now believe my brand IS also at risk too the fire burned so extensivly that the dash IS charred....feel free to come and see it as it has been sitting idle since the fire..i have repeatedly contacted olds and they refuse to act or acknowledge that I even have a problem please help me I feel I have a manufactures defected verhicle and cannot get help thru olds after my seeing the report of the other vehicles of theirs that have had fires...... I want to add to the list thank you for your investigation!!*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Seats · Vehicle speed control
The driver's seat will not lock in place, seat IS able to move back and forth while driving. dealer notified. *ak the consumer states that he has kids that used the seat, and has no cooperation from the dealer. per invoice, the vehicle IS also experiencing the following; the service engine…
The driver's seat will not lock in place, seat IS able to move back and forth while driving. dealer notified. *ak the consumer states that he has kids that used the seat, and has no cooperation from the dealer. per invoice, the vehicle IS also experiencing the following; the service engine soon light IS on for the throttle position sensor (stalls & surges)-needs to replace the egr valve, the coolant IS leaking at the upper plenum, and the exhaust manifold IS cracked. *scc
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's rear seat belt will not lock properly for booster seat, dealer was notified. Feel free to provide further information.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's and passenger's seatbelt retractors will not retract properly anymore, had steadily gotten worse in last 2 years.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed, it locked up. *Ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
While driving the transmission failed because of and inferior part in the reverse drum.
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving about 64 mph tread on rear driver's side tire came off, taking bumper with it. Driver was able to maintain control of vehicle. Tire size p205/70r15. replacement tire on a 1995, oldsmobile, silhouette. tire mileage about 5,000. *Ak dot # W2MO F8A 138.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tread peeled from tire on I-95 north of jacksonville, fl. second tire developed large bubble within two weeks, and had to be replaced. front two tires were then replaced as a safety precaution. tire expense: $298. estimate of repair to van from tire tread $1464. luckily, no injuries resulted. three persons in car at time, including 11 year old girl.( dot number: tire size: 205/70/15 )
- Seats
This IS a request to research the breakage of 2ND row and 3RD row seat backs. my special needs daughter repeatedly bangs her head on the upper part of the seat causing the metal frame of the seat back to break. also. There IS separation of the plastic sheet that serves as the cup holder and…
This IS a request to research the breakage of 2ND row and 3RD row seat backs. my special needs daughter repeatedly bangs her head on the upper part of the seat causing the metal frame of the seat back to break. also. There IS separation of the plastic sheet that serves as the cup holder and cosmetic cover when the seat IS folded from the frame. this has happened on all 5 seats and gm replaced the seat backs under warranty 4 times (and I paid two $50 deductibles). Now all the seats are broken and trwo are unusable.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
N o summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
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
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 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.
- 4041600Unknown
- 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.
- 51555Engine surge, rpm fluctuates while operating power sliding side door (replace controller).
- 51546Intermittent electrical conditions (tighten loose ground nut G105).
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 51296Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 43039Unknown
- 43036Unknown
- 39817New a/c control assembly.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 39082Frame insulator noise.
- 39075Fuel tank thud/clunk.
- 38073Gradual loss of power/low voltage reading.
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