1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“While driving, a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. Steering wheel started shaking uncontrollably. Consumer pulled over, but was unable to move the vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the motor mounts and steering shaft needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10097666, filed 2004-10“While driving and without prior warning the washer bolt came out the engine and caused the driver to loose control of the steering wheel. Please provide any additional information. The dealer is aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10012041, filed 2003-03Related recalls
- 96V015000Jan 23, 1996Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is…Covers: Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992–1995, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1992–1995, Pontiac Trans Sport 1992–1995 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 | 12 | 15% |
| 2000 | 29 | 25% |
| 1999 | 46 | 31% |
| 1998 | 35 | 21% |
| 1997 | 11 | 11% |
| 1996 | 8 | 40% |
| 1995 | 7 | 15% |
| 1994 | 3 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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