1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 21%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,464miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 21% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,464 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The steering wheel severed from the steering rack, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer. Neither was able to locate the correct VIN to identify the vehicle, and to be able to determine whether the recall work has been done.”
NHTSA complaint #10103678, filed 2004-12, 130,464 miles“Steering column broke while consumer was driving, and vehicle became more difficult to control. The front motor mount on drivers side pulled out of the frame due to rust cusing the back mount bolt to break off. The steering gear box is located on the same side. Has not contacted a dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #8004585, filed 2002-02“Consumer was driving out of the driveway when he heard a clunk, the steering became hard. Another clunk, consumer than turned the steering wheel and everything collapsed, fell apart. In january 98, the front tie rods were replaced. Vehicle was serviced four times a year since april 98. Been to gmc dealers 16 times.”
NHTSA complaint #829730, filed 1998-10“Consumer states that while driving the rear cradle bolts pulled through the retainers due to corrison of the retainer. As stated in recall # 97 v 058 000, but vehicle does not fall within the scope of the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #8019520, filed 2002-09“While driving at any speed and with no warning steering wheel will lock up, and consumer will lose control of vehicle. It could have caused consumer to have an accident. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #8018923, filed 2002-09Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 | 20 | 19% |
| 1996 | 2 | 10% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 | 9 | 24% |
| 1990 | 9 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette
17 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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