1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 10%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,900miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 10% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,900 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There was a slight vibration in the front of the vehicle while driving that could be felt in the steering wheel. The vehicle was driven to a repair shop, where it was found, that the disc brakes on the front wheels and the pads had separated from the brake shoes and damaged the rotors. This was a common problem with these vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10079610, filed 2004-06, 27,800 miles“I've had brakes fixed, and have replaced the tires twice! The back-end keeps making noise every time you change the gear from park to drive or any other gear. The brakes squeal a lot and the back end seems like it wants to come off, very loud and very loud squealing. Would not recommend anyone to buy this type of vehicle and I won't buy another one! Car has had these problems since purchased new in 1998, but under a 5 year lease, I feel stuck! Very dissatisfied customer!”
NHTSA complaint #753975, filed 2001-11“While passing a truck, in a construction site, the accellerator pedal stuck. The van sped out of control over 80 MPH, I was unable to slow van using brakes and manual gears. I turned the key off to stop the car.”
NHTSA complaint #748484, filed 2001-07“The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The contact stated that the vehicle made a loud banging noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the noise was coming from the brakes. Repairs were made to the entire braking system, but the noise continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they determined that the fuel system was the cause of the failure. The dealer stated that it was not a safety concern because the issue was common in some fuel tanks. The failure and current mileages were less than 70,000. Updated 01/07/09. Updated 01/08/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10250868, filed 2008-12, 70,000 miles“Ignition will work on erratic basis. When consumer goes out to start vehicle, ignition will fail to start vehicle. Dealership has refused service, and a cause for this defect could not be determined. There was thumping in rear periodically when brakes are applied. Hood possibly could open while driving. There was recall 01v-067 on sliding door possibly opening while driveing.”
NHTSA complaint #886436, filed 2001-04Related 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 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette
35 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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