Known Recalls

Model year record

1990 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 68 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V058000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
676,535
Reported to NHTSA
1997-04-08
Owners notified
1997-06-11

Defect description

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 RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V012000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
95,897
Reported to NHTSA
1992-01-28
Owners notified
1992-06-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOORMAY OPEN AND RESULT IN OCCUPANT(S) INJURIES FROM CONTACT WITH THE GLOVECOMPARTMENT DOOR.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V046000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
400
Reported to NHTSA
1991-03-15
Owners notified
1992-01-06

Defect description

A RIGHT HAND SEAT/SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE SECOND ROW LEFT HAND SEAT POSITION (DIRECTLY BEHIND DRIVER).

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V164000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
343
Reported to NHTSA
1989-10-02
Owners notified
1989-10-02

Defect description

THE REAR MODULAR SEAT FRAME HOLD-DOWN HOOKS MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED PULL FORCE AT THE REAR SET ANCHORAGE.

Safety risk

VEHICLES WOULD NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 207.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE REAR HOLD DOWN HOOKS AND PIVOT RIVETS WITH HEAT TREATED HARDWARE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts: front: retractor12—
Seat belts: front: anchorage4—
Structure: body: door4—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Steering2—
Steering: column2130,464 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2—
Unknown or other2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Tires1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

RQ99002ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION

Engine and engine cooling: engine

RQ97017CRADLE BOLT FAILURES

Structure

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.