1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 9%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 9% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,500 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The sliding door sensor which made the door retract if there was an object in its passage way malfunctioned. The door slid shut, pining consumer's left hand in the door. Consumer hands sustained soft tissue damage, but didn't break. In addition the warning chime did not activate to inform the consumer the door was closing. Dealer replaced door lock sensors.”
NHTSA complaint #10106865, filed 2005-08, 120,000 miles“Recall campaign 01v067000 concerning power sliding door. The automatic door would intermittently open by itself while driving. Dealer was not notified at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10117792, filed 2005-04, 51,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The right passenger door was repaired on january 7, 2002 per recall 01v067000 latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch. The recall repair did not correct the failure and the right sliding door will not lock or latch. The manuafacturer was notified and was advised that the time alloted for a second repair had expired due to the vehicles mileage. The failure mileage was 34,694 and the current mileage was 128,382.”
NHTSA complaint #10280652, filed 2009-08, 128,382 miles“The contact stated there was a recall for the automatic sliding door. The manufacturer recall number is 01013. The NHTSA recall # is 01v264000, the repair was performed in march of 2003. The sliding door failed to stay latched after the recall work was performed by the dealership. The door would not open automatically or close completely. The dealer is willing to assist after the contact pays for the diagnostic fee.”
NHTSA complaint #10152386, filed 2006-03, 89,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The contact stated that once the vehicle was stopped and shifted into park, the vehicle would not shift into drive. In addition, the vehicle would only remain in park if the emergency brake was engaged. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that the shift linkage cable was fractured and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000. Updated 03/24/11 the door latch and seat belts were inoperative. …”
NHTSA complaint #10386019, filed 2011-03, 120,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V597000Dec 22, 2004On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using…Covers: Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2004, Chevrolet Venture 1997–2005, Pontiac Montana 1997–2005 +1 more
- 01V264000Aug 21, 2001Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding…Covers: Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2001, Chevrolet Venture 1997–2001, Pontiac Montana 1998–2001 +1 more
- 01V067000Mar 8, 2001Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding…Covers: Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2001, Chevrolet Venture 1997–2001, Pontiac Montana 1998–2001 +1 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 9% |
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 | 8 | 10% |
| 2000 | 6 | 5% |
| 1999 | 11 | 7% |
| 1998 | 15 | 9% |
| 1997 | 13 | 13% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1991 | 4 | 11% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette
35 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsBody and structure
16 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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