CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (36 reports).
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls
Most common 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
Problem areas named in the 170 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 36 |
| Exterior Lighting | 35 |
| Structure | 17 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Seats | 11 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING A PARKING SPACE, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V286000 (STEERING:RACK AND PINION) BUT WAS ADVISED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 107,519.
WHILE DRIVING VAN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOWED HOT AND HEATER STOPPED BLOWING HOT AIR FEW MINUTES LATER IT COOLED BACK DOWN AND STARTED BLOWING WARM AIR AND IT CONTINUED TO DO THAT OVER AND OVER PUT A THERMOSTAT IN IT AND IT DID NOT HELP IT CONTINUED TO DO THE SAME THING IT IS FULL OF WATER STILL NOT BLOWING ANY WARM AIR OUT AND STEAMING OUT THE EXHAUST. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND SHIFTED INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY REMAIN IN PARK IF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE SHIFT LINKAGE CABLE WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 03/24/11*LJ THE DOOR LATCH AND SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE. UPDATED 05/05/11
AIRBAG LIGHT IS INTERMITTENT. AS THE VEHICLE STARTS, THE COMPUTER RUNS THROUGH IT'S CHECKS, EVERY NOW AND THEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND STAYS ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF AND RE-STARTED. THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN THE LIGHT WILL STAY ON OR TURN OFF DURING START-UP. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOING ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 OLDSMOBILE MINIVAN. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH UNEXPECTEDLY THE TIRE FLATTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE RUSTED SPARE TIRE CABLE BRACKET. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 124,430.
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette questions
Does the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Steering:Rack And Pinion; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Based on 170 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (36), Exterior Lighting (35), Structure (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.