1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 4% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,750 miles.
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 steering locked up without warning, the dealer diagnosed the rack and pinion housing had shattered. There was little warning, and a slight catch when turned from left to right. The rack/pinion and the clockspring wiring in the steering column for the air bag was replaced. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10009999, filed 2003-03, 80,500 miles“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 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 | 20 | 19% |
| 1996 | 2 | 10% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 | 9 | 24% |
| 1990 | 9 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 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 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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