CarRecallWatchThe 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (9 reports).
1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls
Most common 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 9 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE INSULATOR ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARD TO A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE ISSUE, BUT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED AT THEIR EXPENSE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 100,000. *TR
I RETURNED FROM COLUMBUS OHIO A 650 MILE TRIP AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT NEVER CAME ON EXCEPT FOR WHEN I FIRST TURNED THE VAN ON THEN IT WOULD GO OUT. I PARKED THE VAN IN MY DRIVE WAY. JULY 18 TUESDAY 2006 I GOT IN THE VAN AT 5:00 IN THE MORNING TO GO TO WORK. JUST AS I TURNED THE KEY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BREAKING MY GLASSES. I CALLED GM AND TALKED TO SARAH. HER NUMBER AT GM IS 1-866-790-5600 EX 10712. I TOLD HER OF THE PROBLEM ASKING HER IS GM COULD FIX THE AIR BAG AND REPLACE MY GLASSES. TODAY IS MONDAY JULY 24TH 2006 AND SHE CALLED BACK TELLING ME THAT GM WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE AIR BAG NOR THE GLASSES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I FEEL THAT GM SHOULD ADDRESS THEIR PROBLEM. ONE
DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE DRIVING GRADUALLY LOST ENGINE POWER TO WHERE IT WOULD NOT GO OVER 50 MPH. IT CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER. HE SAW AND SMELLED SMOKE INSIDE. HE TURNED AROUND AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE FLOOR RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CENTER SEAT. HE PULLED OVER, AND GOT OUT IN AN AREA WHERE NO ONE WOULD BE IN DANGER. BY THE TIME HE GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND PULLED THE KEY OUT THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. WITHIN 25 MINUTES THE CAR BURNED UP. *AK
I OWN 1994 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WHICH HAS HAD THREE TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED. *BF *SC THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. 8JB
HORN GOING OFF REPEATEDLY, CAUSING THE HORN FUSE TO BLOW. TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP FOR CHECKUP, AND RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE HORN CONTACTS WERE BUILT INSIDE WITH THE AIR BAG. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO FIX THE HORN.*AK
1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette questions
Does the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor; Seat Belts:Rear/Other. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (9), Structure (5), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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.