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1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette Problems

Complaints
46filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
91,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.1L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The part named most often is body and structure, with 8 complaints (17% of the total), followed by engine cooling (7) and visibility (7). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 91,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the cooling unit and lines and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Other or unknown (2), Steering (2), Vehicle speed control (2), Equipment (1), Fuel system (1), Interior lighting (1).

Example complaints

Body and structure: “Exterior door handles on passenger's and driver's sides broke. Consumer has no access to into the vehicle, only access available is the sliding, dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem. No warranty, repairs at owner's expense. Provide further information.”

NHTSA complaint #832104, filed 1998-12

Engine cooling: “1995 Oldsmobile silhoutte... While driving on the expressway going about 45-55 MPH van lost power and control of steering etc had to coast to side of roadhas happened about 6-10 times since then have had checked no known cause. Van sliding door will not close completely light says it's opened. Has opened on it's own. While on incline and backing up brakes make a clicking sound. Steering colume clicks when turning to back up when first started. Passenger window does not work. Inside handles are detaching from the door on both sides. …”

NHTSA complaint #10037375, filed 2003-09, 91,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “One night the car locked itself. When the radio is turned on it will stay on the selected station for a little while and then it will start skipping through all the stations. Sometimes the windshield wipers will work and sometimes they will not come on at all. One night after putting the windows up I was in the house and saw the driver window roll down by itself.”

NHTSA complaint #10069166, filed 2004-01

Air bags: “The consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 30 MPH. This caused a chain reaction, resulting in the consumer's vehicle crashing into a vehicle in front. Upon impact, the driver's side air bag deployed. The driver sustained a right upper contusion and a sprained neck. The driver also suffered back pains and hearing problems. The horn was also stuck, when the air bag(s) deployed. This was a 3 car accident. The consumer requested that the manufacturer whom installed the air bag(s), investigate the vehicle's air bag system.”

NHTSA complaint #10083556, filed 2005-05, 126,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,500 and 120,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5029%50–7529%75–10043%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 91,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

1995199719992001200392005
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Silhouette · 3 DR not rated5 / 3———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Silhouette 2WD3.1L 6-cyl3-speed automatic172118$3,700
Silhouette 2WD3.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152318$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 13 bulletins →

Other model years of the Oldsmobile Silhouette

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20041139,0001—20—Not enough data
20033651,9532—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20025740,7502—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20017857,8606—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200011456,5005—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199914964,4954—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199817080,0007—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199710474,5006—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199620118,0001—19—Stable
19954691,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199436100,0004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19932278,5003—18—Stable
19922797,8962—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199137150,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199043130,4644—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Oldsmobile Silhouette model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette have?

NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 8 complaints (17% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 7.

Has the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette get?

The EPA rates the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette (Silhouette 2WD, 3.1L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 17 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 91,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,500 and 120,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.