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1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
22
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 4
complaints citing a crash / fire
18
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

    NHTSA 96V015000 Reported 585,182 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

  2. Webbing (seat belts)

    NHTSA 94V100000 Reported 5,294 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The second row, right hand shoulder belt can become "pinched" between the seat and the door frame pillar trim. The shoulder belt may not retract properly, which does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the 1994 vehicles have an optional integral (built in) childseat installed next to the power…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the door frame pillar trim panel with a redesigned trim panel. Also, a caution label will be applied to the child seat advising the owner not to install the seat to the passenger side of a vehicle…

  3. Seat belts: rear/other

    NHTSA 94V027000 Reported 157,740 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle fails to conform to FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor.

    Remedy: Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. Based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. Replacement of…

22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 5 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Both front seat belts have stopped retracting. There was no discernible precursor to this malfunction. *nm”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2006 · Seat belts

“The windshield wipers worked intermittently. *jb”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 30, 2003 · Visibility

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette (Silhouette 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18 mpg
City / Highway15–16 / 21–23
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Engine6 cyl, 3.1/3.8 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd

Compare Oldsmobile Silhouette model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Oldsmobile Silhouette model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette443
1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette237
1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette227
1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette322
1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette436
1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette246
1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette120
1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette6104
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette7170
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette4149
2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette5114
2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette678
2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette257
2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette236
2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette111

Checking a specific 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette

How do I know if my 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Oldsmobile dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 94V027000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Oldsmobile models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.