1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1999 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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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette MINI vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v-067) from april to august 2001. Also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette MINI vans equipped with…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on october 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v-264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…
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Shaft sector (steering)
Vehicle description: passenger MINI vans. The left and/or right front lower insulator to cradle center metal sleeve is collapsed, which can result in loss of clamp load in the joint. If the clamp load is reduced or lost, the bolt can be lost or broken and the joint can separate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.
149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 17 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 77,092 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 32 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Car won't start unless you wiggle the key in the ignition switch. Can die at any time while driving.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 5, 2016 · Electrical system
“I was backing out of my place at worship when a friend told me i had no backup lights. I went straight to the auto supply store. Replacing the bulbs did not work. They told me it had to do with the tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 12, 2015 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette (Silhouette 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16 / 23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.4 L |
| Transmission | 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 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
How do I know if my 1999 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 1999 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 01V067000).
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.