1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Cooling unit and lines (power train)
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.
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Webbing (seat belts)
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…
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Retractor (seat belts)
The third row safety belt retractors may be installed incorrectly and may lock-up when the vehicle is on slopes of less than 15 degrees, which does not comply with FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Remedy: Dealers will remove third row safety belt retractors and reinstall them properly.
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Seat belts: rear/other
The safety belt retractors for the rear center position are missing a pawl spring and in case of an accident, will allow the safety belt webbing to extend beyond the minimum requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the safety belt retractor assembly and replace the retractor if the pawl spring is missing.
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 122,059 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 oldsmobile silhouette. The contact stated that the frame separated from the insulator on the rear of the vehicle. The contact spoke with the manufacturer in regard to a tec”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 26, 2013 · Structure
“I returned from columbus ohio a 650 mile trip and the air bag light never came on except for when i first turned the van on then it would go out. I parked the van in my drive way. July 18 tuesday 2006”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 24, 2006 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette (Silhouette 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–17 / 21–23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.1/3.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 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 year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 4 | 43 |
| 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2 | 37 |
| 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2 | 27 |
| 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 3 | 22 |
| 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 4 | 36 |
| 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2 | 46 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1 | 20 |
| 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 6 | 104 |
| 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 7 | 170 |
| 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 4 | 149 |
| 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 5 | 114 |
| 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 6 | 78 |
| 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2 | 57 |
| 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2 | 36 |
| 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1 | 11 |
Checking a specific 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette
How do I know if my 1994 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1994 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 93V212000).
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.
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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.