2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 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…
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 74,186 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2004 oldsmobile silhouette luxury. Consumer writes in regards to problems with the electrical system. *ld the consumer stated the radio, locks, sliding doors and instrument panel all malfunction. *js”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 13, 2018 · Electrical system
“My 10 year old niece attempted to open the power sliding door on the right side of our 2004 oldsmobile silhouette outside the mall. The motor was already running, in park, as i had come to pick up my”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 22, 2017 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette (Silhouette 2WD, Silhouette AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 22–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD |
| 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 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
How do I know if my 2004 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 04V597000).
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.