1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 5% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles.
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.
“Dt: consumer states 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette was having mechanical problems. It was a leased by the consumer. The vehicle needed the spark plugs for the engine, power steering line, shocks, brake work, and a tune up. The engine had to have the module replaced. This was supposed to be under a warranty that they purchased from the dealership. The dealer will not repair any of the parts. Dealer said that he did not want to deal with the problems or the van anymore. Dealer a could do the repairs, but he was not licensed to do the work. The van had been in the dealership for repairs 3 times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10130421, filed 2005-07, 150,000 milesElectrical 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 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette
11 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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