1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,988miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 3% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,988 miles. 2 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.
“I was involved in a minor accident, less than 20 MPH. I had the front drivers seat belt height adjusted to the lowest position, I am only 5'3. Upon impact the seat belt moved to the top position. So, instead of being on my shoulder, it ended up across my neck. The seat belt cut my neck, and also left a burn, and a bruise.”
NHTSA complaint #10146070, filed 2005-12, 101,988 miles“The middle row seatbelt will not stay locked. Consumer stated when securing child seat in the middle outboard rear seat, the seatbelt will not stay locked, and popped loose. Child was not properly restrained. Ts seat belt buckle and retractor was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8023643, filed 2002-12, 55,000 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 miles“Seat belts in the second row captain chairs released in a car accident (roll over). Seat belt in the front passenger side expanded still causing the passenger to be thrown around in the roll over. Airbags didn't deploy! -olds has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10028576, filed 2003-07Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 7% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1993 | 4 | 18% |
| 1992 | 7 | 26% |
| 1991 | 9 | 24% |
| 1990 | 17 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette
35 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsBrakes
17 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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