Oldsmobile / Silhouette / 2002
2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints about the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 11.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 7.8%.
Complaints102
Crashes1
Fires0
Injuries15
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 11.8% · 12
Power train 7.8% · 8
Structure 7.8% · 8
Engine and engine cooling 6.9% · 7
Latches/locks/linkages 6.9% · 7
Seats 6.9% · 7
Exterior lighting 6.9% · 7
Equipment 5.9% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash and 15 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Oldsmobile Silhouette in this data, 2002 draws comparatively few complaints; 1998 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 16 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 44,072 miles.
In owners' own words
While getting new tires installed the mechanic notified me of a worn left front wheel hub/bearing. The van has 67,000 miles on it. This is unacceptable! I have not had repairs made yet, because estimates are almost $500.00. Suspension · reported at 67,000 miles
Awd disable and abs lights illuminated. Left rear wheel bearing and hub assembly failed and were replaced (four times).*Ak the evap solenoid, fuel sender and pump assembly were replaced. The heating element for the front driver's seat failed twice. The right rear seat belt failed. The right power sliding door actuator module failed. Rear wiper failed intermittently. A/c condenser failed. Engine failed. Power train · reported at 64,442 miles
While driving down the highway at about 45 mph, the vehicle lost all power and stalled. Had to manuver the vehicle to the shoulder with out power steering and power brakes. Once vehicle was restarted the idle was very sparatic. When reved to ensure enough rpm's to alternator to charge battery (in case that was the problem), fuel shut off occured at 3500 rpm and would resume when rpm's fell below 3000. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 12,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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