CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (18 reports).
1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls
Most common 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
Problem areas named in the 43 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 18 |
| Steering | 11 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
What owners report
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
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
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
FRONT AND MIDDLE SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT. *LA
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
1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette questions
Does the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette: Structure; Structure:Body; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (18), Steering (11), Structure (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.