1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 15%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 15% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“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“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 2003-01“The driver's seat will not lock in place, seat is able to move back and forth while driving. Dealer notified. The consumer states that he has kids that used the seat, and has no cooperation from the dealer. Per invoice, the vehicle is also experiencing the following; the service engine soon light is on for the throttle position sensor (stalls & surges)-needs to replace the EGR valve, the coolant is leaking at the upper plenum, and the exhaust manifold is cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #8003640, filed 2002-02Related 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
Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 | 12 | 15% |
| 2000 | 29 | 25% |
| 1999 | 46 | 31% |
| 1998 | 35 | 21% |
| 1997 | 11 | 11% |
| 1996 | 8 | 40% |
| 1995 | 7 | 15% |
| 1994 | 3 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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