1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 9% of the 104 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Fuel tank collapsed, causing vehicle to run out of fuel, leaving my wife stranded on a nd highway in the middle of winter when she was supposed to have 1/2 tank of fuel. Dealer said it is a common problem shortly after warranty expires. Company has not issued a recall. This will cost $500 to replace. Being stranded in nd winters is very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #717426, filed 2000-01“Gas guage registers over full all times. Has taken to dealer several times. The consumer states that the dealer did not pay attention to the complaint of fuel guage malfunction . Remote key malfunctions. The right side sliding door was inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #882751, filed 2001-03“The fuel injectors failed on three different dates: feb. 18, 23 and march 8. Ta times while in traffic the engine completely dies. The fuel injectors have been replaced or cleaned 3 times, and the oxygen sensor has been replaced also.”
NHTSA complaint #821863, filed 1998-03“Battery has had to be jumped on several occasions without accessories being left, yet battery tests adequate at dealership. Fuel injector number one needed replacement at 33,600 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #716082, filed 1999-12Related 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…
- 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…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 6% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 12 | 7% |
| 1997 | 9 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
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 complaintsBrakes
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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