CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (8 reports).
1Recalls
20Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls
Most common 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
I OWN TWO VERY SIMILAR GM MADE VANS, A 1996 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE, AND A 1994 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV VAN. BOTH HAD SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO THE REAR BRAKE LINE BURSTING, IN EXACTLY THE SAME PLACE! BOTH HAD CURRENT INSPECTIONS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINES ON BOTH VANS. THE FACT THAT THEY FAILED AT EXACTLY THE SAME POINT IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE MAKES ME THINK THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. WHEN THE LINE FAILED AND WAS REPAIRED, I ALSO REPLACED THE SAME LINE ON THE OTHER SIDE AND FOUND IT WEAK AND READY TO BURST. I STILL SEE MANY OF THESE GM VANS ON THE ROAD AND FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT TWICE, ONE FOR EACH CAR. *TR
1) VEHICLE STARTED STALLING 2) COOLANT LEAKED INTO OIL 3) HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED AT MY OWN COST $780.00 AND NOT SURE THAT THIS WILL TAKE CARE OF IT. *NM
INTAKE GASKET LEAKED INTERNALY AND ALLOWED OIL AND COOLANT TO INTERMIX AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE. THERE WAS NO WARNING. I\\\\\\'M STILL GETTING ESTIMATES FOR THE ENGINE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT BUT IT LOOKS TO BE $4000+.
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE ENGINE. BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
WHILE IN REVERSE AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER. CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE OFF. THEN, RESTARTED VEHICLE AND STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY. *AK
1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette questions
Does the 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette: Steering:Rack And Pinion. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (8), Visibility (5), Structure (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 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.
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