1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 30%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 173,153miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 30% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 173,153 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Driving down the road came to a stop sign, made a right hand turn tried to straighten the wheels out. The steering wheel just kept spinning around and around. Was able to manuever the vehicle to the side of the road. Failure was: the rear cradle bolts through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer and the rear cradle dropped down and caused the steering shaft to disconnect from the steering gear. Therefor the car would no longer steer. We ave a four year old and a six year and had we been going 50 MPH this could had been a serious catastrophe. …”
NHTSA complaint #10122254, filed 2005-05, 173,306 miles“Dt: contact stated rear cradle bolts and retainers rusted and disconnected the steering while they were driving. Contact noticed this around june. Was at a stop sign and started to make a right hand turn and noticed there was no steering. Dealer said that cradle bolts rusted and fixed it. Gm stated consumer's vehicle was not included in recall 97v058000 due to VIN although it had the same failure as mentioned in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10130875, filed 2005-08, 173,000 miles“I have not received recall #97v058/manufactuer's recall no 97016 notice concerning rear cradle bolts. I would like to now if you are ever going to tak e care of this problem in minnesota I would reall like to get this done . Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #764664, filed 2002-07“Problem #1 - on the front passenger door the door shuts around a metal knob that is part of the door. The metal knob comes off of the vehicle making the door impossible to shut. This has happened twice. Problem #2 - the front passenger seatbelt will not retract into the holder and so it is loose and will not protect the passenger adequately. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #767584, filed 2002-09“When traveling 35 MPH the h frame, which is attached to the main frame, washer and nuts rusted out, causing complete loss of steering control. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #854803, filed 2000-01Related recalls
- 97V058000Apr 8, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine…Covers: Oldsmobile Silhouette 1990–1991, Cutlass 1988–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991 +5 more
- 92V012000Jan 28, 1992The glove compartment door will not remain closed during certain load forces associated with a vehicle crash. This does not comply with the requirements of…Covers: Oldsmobile Silhouette 1990–1991, Pontiac Trans Sport 1990–1991
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 18% |
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 | 18 | 16% |
| 1999 | 18 | 12% |
| 1998 | 16 | 9% |
| 1997 | 14 | 13% |
| 1996 | 3 | 15% |
| 1995 | 8 | 17% |
| 1994 | 4 | 11% |
| 1991 | 11 | 30% |
| 1990 | 7 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 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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