1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 15%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 15% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,500 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.
“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“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“Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Sometimes the wipers will come on and sometimes will not. The dealer has been notified about this problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #852516, filed 1999-11“While the consumer was driving at 35 MPH, the hose clamp on the heater gave way, and all of the anti-freeze coolant blew out, scolding the consumer. The hose was located behind the driver's seat. The dealer has yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #829263, filed 1998-11“While driving hose clamp came off of the rear heating element and driver was scalded by antifreeze. Dealer was contacted for repairs, and had vehicle towed. Problems still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #834682, filed 1999-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 10 | 6% |
| 1997 | 10 | 10% |
| 1996 | 4 | 20% |
| 1995 | 7 | 15% |
| 1994 | 9 | 25% |
| 1993 | 3 | 14% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
8 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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