2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silhouette years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. That ranks 6th out of 10 Silhouette model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (9 complaints, 16%), typically at around 52,036 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 8 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 57owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9 | 16% | 52,036 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 14% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 14% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 12% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 12% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 7 | 12% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 11% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 11% | 54,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 7% | 64,442 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 7% | 70,171 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 7% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 7% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 5% | 97,221 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% | 27,600 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 4% | 38,100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 75,900 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.
Risk: If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
Fix: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, gm advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668; or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
Risk: Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Power-sliding door (PE04064) — opened Sep 17, 2004, closed Dec 22, 2004, led to recall 04V597000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Other Oldsmobile Silhouette years
← 2001 Silhouette · 2003 Silhouette →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Silhouette | 11 | 1 |
| 2003 Silhouette | 36 | 2 |
| 2002 | 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 Silhouette | 46 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.