1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 5% of the 43 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ongoing problem with a faulty electrical system; a replacement of three alternators and three batteries within three months. Also, a faulty ignition switch caused a fire under the dash. Asking NHTSA help in this matter, because dealer refused to help unless cost go to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #851137, filed 1999-10Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 18% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 | 8 | 10% |
| 2000 | 18 | 16% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 4 | 9% |
| 1994 | 5 | 14% |
| 1993 | 3 | 14% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette
17 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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