1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 9% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,450 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Door would not latch when driving. No power to open door. Also, left front wheel censor malfunctioned for ABS traction control/ transmission failed, and intake manifold leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10001768, filed 2002-12, 86,450 miles“While performing a requested tire rotation, mechanic noted that one of the front brake lines had been nearly cut through due to rubbing against the brake caliper. Service advisor called to notify me of the problem, which is covered under warranty. However, he was extremely careful to explain to me the potentially catastrophic nature of the problem. Furthermore, he went on to assure me that he was most concerned about my safety. The service advisor's name was rod .”
NHTSA complaint #715594, filed 1999-12“Right door window inoperative-would not go back up. Left door window inoperative-would not go back up. (december 2002) window wiper arm rubbed hole in brake line, caused brakes to fail resulting in accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10069975, filed 2004-01“Consumer states that after recall 01v264000 repairs were done for sliding door, door still will not stay closed. The last time the vehicle was repaired, the problem has reoccured, and was worse than before. The door opens when vehicle is in park. Now it doesn't open with the remote. Consumer states this vehicle has been problematic since purchase. The windshield leaks.the windshield has been replaced twice and taken out and resealed twice. The brakes have been relined twice.”
NHTSA complaint #8018068, filed 2002-09“When the brake pedal is depressed gently braking is fine, but when the brake pedal is depressed hard the pedal goes to the floor. When the pedal goes to the floor it passes the accelerator, when the brake pedal passes the accelerator is depressed too, and this causes the vehicle to go out of control.”
NHTSA complaint #814628, filed 1997-07Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 9% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 | 7 | 9% |
| 2000 | 9 | 8% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 17 | 10% |
| 1997 | 9 | 9% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 3 | 7% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 18% |
| 1992 | 4 | 15% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette
20 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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