1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,896miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 19% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,896 miles. 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.
“The transaxle seal blew out and we are being told replacing it most likely won't help, as it is apt to blow out again. 3 independent recommendations are to replace the transmission. At 80,000 miles either problem is unwarranted.”
NHTSA complaint #725282, filed 2000-07“When coming to a stop while driving transmission automaticly shifts into neutral. Also, transmission oil is overheating to the point that the oil is burning. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #882763, filed 2001-03Related 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
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 | 9 | 12% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 16 | 11% |
| 1998 | 10 | 6% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 9% |
| 1994 | 3 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 14% |
| 1992 | 5 | 19% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology