2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls

Most common 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems

Problem areas named in the 57 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	12
Power Train	8
Structure	8
Seats	7
Engine And Engine Cooling	7
Latches/Locks/Linkages	7
Exterior Lighting	7
Equipment	6
Tires	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4

What owners report

2017-06-22, Unknown Or Other
I COULD NOT GET MY VAN INSPECTED LAST OCT AS THE CODE CAME UP PO 446, WE WERE TOLD TO DRIVE 50 MILES, THEN 100 MILES, DIDN`T CORRECT THIS WE TRIED FOR 2 WEEKS . WE WERE GOING TO FLORIDA FOR THE WINTER,AND STOPPED IN WAVERLY NY TO SEE IF THE 150 MILES TO THERE WOULD CORRECT THIS NO, WHILE WE WERE IN FL. IN FEB. I HAD A MECHANIC CHECK OUT THE CAR , HE CHANGED THE OIL AND ALL FILTERS ,NEW PLUGS AND WIREING AND A .A.I.R. CHECK VALVE. PART # 911004... THE PO446 STILL CAME UP .IN APRIL HE PUT IN A CANISTER VENT SOLEOID PART # CVP124 AND PURGE VALVE PART # 9110117 WE HAVE HAD THIS IN FOR INSPECTION TWICE AND TODAY THE FAILED REPORT SAID I HAVE A 10 DAY EXTENTION TO GET IT FIXED AND NO OTHER EX

2017-04-18, Unknown Or Other
MY 2002 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF I'M GOING 30MPH OR 65MPH. EVERYTHING STOPS. THIS IS A SCARY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING! THE CAR IS OTHERWISE PERFECT AND HAS 47K MILES. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER LAST NOVEMBER, AND WAS TOLD THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS. I CONTACTED GM THREE WEEKS AGO, AND NOW IT'S BACK AT THE DEALER. HELP, PLEASE

2016-08-17, Fuel/Propulsion System
MY VEHICLE PLUS MANY OTHER MULTIPLE YEAR AND MAKE EXPENDED BASE GM MINI VANS ARE DEVELOPING GASOLINE LEAKS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK DUE TO WORN PLASTIC SEAL. THE ONLY REPAIR IS REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK, THAT RETAILS AROUND $800. THERE IS NOT A REPLACEMENT TANK IN THE UNITED STATES AND NO PARTS BEING MANUFACTURED... MY CAR IS A LOW MILEAGE VEHICLE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE BUT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO LEAKING FUEL.. MUST I HAVE TO DISPOSE OF CAR BECAUSE NO PARTS AVAILABLE? CAN GM START REPRODUCING THE NEEDED PART.?

2015-11-05, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN AND IT HAS SECURITY LIGHT COME ON. IT SHUTS THE ENGINE AND ALL POWER OFF. THE VAN WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. A REAL SAFETY HAZARD.

2014-10-27, Air Bags
THE NEWS HAD THE AIR BAG RECALL AND THE GM PEOPLE SAY WE HAVE TO WAIT A MIN. OF 60 DAYS FOR THE NOTICE. THE GM DEALER HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF AIRBAG RECALL !! ALSO,THE FUEL GAUGE HAS GONE BAD ON SEVERAL OLDSMOBILE VANS AND YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH GAS CAR HAS THAT CAN BE DANGEROUS ON A HIGHWAY AND A RECALL WAS NEVER DONE ON FUEL GAUGES. *TR

2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette questions

Does the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette?

Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (12), Power Train (8), Structure (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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.