1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,206miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 8% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,206 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“After placing a large object inside rear of vehicle spare tire dropped from underneath the vehicle. Upon inspecting underneath the vehicle, consumer noticed that tire cable rusted, causing it to break. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. The dealer took the position that the vehicle was not properly maintained. The consumer indicated that when reading the owners manual it never mentioned maintenance of the spare tire cable. The dealer refused any assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10079743, filed 2004-08, 84,206 miles“Firestone tire fr410, DOT hy m3 41 a 349, p215 70r15 97s purchased on 5-22-02 with tire failure because of tread separation on 5-27-02. This resulted in a very serious automobile accident. The tread of the tire wrapped itself around the rear axle of the automobile while we (me and my daughter) were travelling on the freeway at 70+ miles per hour. The car fliped and landed on its top when it came to rest! I later found out this was a tire that had been returned to firestone because of fear with the firestone debacle and then sold to me for $25.00 per tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10030936, filed 2003-08“Firestone tire fr410 tread separation. The tread of the tire wrapped itself around the rear axle of the vehicle while traveling on the freeway at 70+ miles. This resulted in a very serious accident. The vehicle flipped and landed on its top when it came to rest. The consumer later learned the tire was returned to firestone because of fear with the firestone debacle and then sold to the consumer for $25.00 a tire. Consumer filled a claim and a year later was informed by firestone that the tire wasn't a recalled tire nor was it on a watch list so there would be no settlement. * cb”
NHTSA complaint #10034525, filed 2003-08Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 36% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 | 7 | 9% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 3 | 7% |
| 1994 | 3 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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