1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 96V015000Jan 23, 1996585,182 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
  Covers: Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992–1995, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1992–1995, Pontiac Trans Sport 1992–1995 +5 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.

  Possible consequence: Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

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• 94V027000Jan 4, 1994157,740 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Rear/other
  Covers: Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992–1993, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1992–1993, Pontiac Trans Sport 1992–1993

  Reported issue: Vehicle fails to conform to fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor.

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: the occupants of these seats will not be able to use the affected belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are at increased risk of injury.

  Remedy: Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. Based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. Replacement of the suspect safety belt will be available to consumers for the life of the vehicle.

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