1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,444miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 6% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,444 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact stated the pinch weld areas on the windshield are rusting. The windshield professionals discovered this while replacing the windshield in the vehicle. This occurred on the driver side top, bottom and the passenger side top. The vehicle has been inspected by a dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10147729, filed 2006-01, 65,444 miles“Intermittently the rear windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the driver view. Dealer sorry there is not recall on this vehicle. Owner stated wiper motor never should've fail. 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette experienced complete failure of the windshield wiper motor. Windshield wipers being inoperative is obstructing the driver's view.”
NHTSA complaint #10048391, filed 2003-11“Consumer sliding door only works manually, driver seat does not have either manual or electronic control. The power window on the drivers side was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10141033, filed 2005-10“Aut6omatic door gasket fell off, replace weatherstrip, hard steering, replace steering rack, fuel pump bad, replaced, brake squeaking, replaced front pads disc brakes, rear windshield washer sprayed inside car, reinstalled nose to nozzle”
NHTSA complaint #9000930, filed 2000-06“Rear windshield-shattered after closing the passinger door and walking away from van. Pieces of the window flew on top of the van, just a little inside the van and then some to the ground. 60% of the window stayed in the frame but it was all broken.”
NHTSA complaint #702308, filed 1999-01Related recalls
- 98V072000Apr 7, 1998Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with traction control systems. The windshield wiper linkage arm can contact a brake line which is connected…Covers: Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–1998, Chevrolet Venture 1997–1998, Pontiac Trans Sport 1997–1998
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 10 | 6% |
| 1997 | 10 | 10% |
| 1996 | 4 | 20% |
| 1995 | 7 | 15% |
| 1994 | 9 | 25% |
| 1993 | 3 | 14% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
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 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology