1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 9% of the 46 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, 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.
“This fire was a malfunction of a factory installed part the only service done to the vehicle was by findley olds techs and we have all the paperwork to prove that findley knew there was a problem with fuses blowing and were told it would not start a fire and not be concerned just put a new fuse in when one blows the vehicle is out of warranty but the teck mngr said this van should have had another 10 years life ...why cant olds and findley stand behind their product a fire under the dash could only happen if something malfunctioned I was luck I wasnt killed ...I was driving down the street…”
NHTSA complaint #765907, filed 2002-08“I am writing after the report of the other GM vehicle fires you reported recently...this vehicle has also burned behind the stering columm/dash while in operation...after contacting olds I have been informed that they r not responsible...they have been the only service personel to service the vehicle and will not acknowledge there is a problem with that model but seeing other of their vehicles too have had fires I now believe my brand is also at risk too the fire burned so extensivly that the dash is charred....feel free to come and see it as it has been sitting idle since the fire..I have…”
NHTSA complaint #758578, filed 2002-02“This vehicle repeatedly stalls and kicks out or it won't start at all. When it does start, the vehicle chugs and shuts off, also there were electrical problems with the power sliding door and the front brakes were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10001469, filed 2003-01Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 18% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 | 8 | 10% |
| 2000 | 18 | 16% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 4 | 9% |
| 1994 | 5 | 14% |
| 1993 | 3 | 14% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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