1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silhouette years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. That ranks 7th out of 10 Silhouette model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (8 complaints, 17%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 46owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 8 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 15% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 15% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 11% | 96,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 9% | 93,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 9% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 85,750 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
Risk: Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Improperly manufactured brake pedal arm causes the brake pedal arm to fracture during braking.
Risk: This condition can result in a loss of brake operation increasing braking distance and the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will replace all suspect brake pedal assemblies.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
DT: THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME AND BACK REST SPLIT APART, ON THE INSIDE. THE CONSUMER HAD IT WELDED BACK TOGETHER AND PUT A BRACE ON THE SEAT. THE DEALER (ALICIA MILAM [redacted] X38573) REFUSED TO FIX IT. REF# 1-325360723. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS ADJUSTING HIS POSITION WHEN THE SEAT BACK HAD GIVEN AWAY…
The consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 30 mph. This caused a chain reaction, resulting in the consumer's vehicle crashing into a vehicle in front. Upon impact, the driver's side air bag deployed. The driver sustained a right upper contusion and a sprained neck…
One night the car locked itself. When the radio is turned on it will stay on the selected station for a little while and then it will start skipping through all the stations. Sometimes the windshield wipers will work and sometimes they will not come on at all. One night after putting the windows up…
Transmission replaced 3 times, first time may 1998, failed nov 1998, replaced under warranty, failed again may 2003, out of warranty at 117,000 miles
1995 oldsmobile silhoutte... While driving on the expressway going about 45-55 mph van lost power and control of steering etc had to coast to side of roadhas happened about 6-10 times since then have had checked no known cause. Van sliding door will not close completely light says it's opened. Has…
Other Oldsmobile Silhouette years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Silhouette | 11 | 1 |
| 2003 Silhouette | 36 | 2 |
| 2002 Silhouette | 57 | 2 |
| 2001 Silhouette | 78 | 6 |
| 2000 Silhouette | 114 | 5 |
| 1999 Silhouette | 149 | 4 |
| 1998 Silhouette | 170 | 7 |
| 1997 Silhouette | 104 | 6 |
| 1996 Silhouette | 20 | 1 |
| 1995 | 46 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, visibility problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silhouette model years, the 1995 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.