CarRecallWatchThe 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (7 reports).
1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls
Most common 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
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
WHILE DRIVING SUDDENLY VEHICLE STOPPED. DEALER STATED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK
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
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
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
1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette questions
Does the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines; Seat Belts:Rear/Other. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (7), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Power Train (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1992 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.