1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,222miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 7% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,222 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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 motor for the power sliding door broke with about 48,000 miles on the vehicle. I took it to 2 different GM dealers and was told by both service shops that it would be over $1200 for the repair an that it would not be worth repairing because they all break. Even the new ones break. I was told that a recall would be coming out because of all the problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10118454, filed 2005-04, 48,000 miles“Consumer complained about an automatic sliding door problem. A recall was issued in 2001, but the parts needed for repair were inferior, and the door still did not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10051702, filed 2003-03, 79,000 miles“Dt: the consumer stated that the sliding door on 1999 Oldsmobile silhoutte opened while driving and ripped the tire and the rim. The back fender was damaged, and the rear bumper was bent outwards. The paint was also damaged in the areas that the door hit. Door opened several times before by itself. The owner had a hard time closing the door, which was checked before. Owner returned it to the dealer where she bought vehicle. But they could not find any problems with the door. Dealership suggested that the owner bring the van back when the door was opening. The van has not been returned since. …”
NHTSA complaint #10130049, filed 2005-07, 89,443 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The right passenger sliding door would automatically open partially, and then close. If a passenger attempts to enter the vehicle, he or she may be seriously injured. The vehicle was repaired according to recall numbers 01v264000 & 04v597000 ( latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). The manufacturer would not assume responsibility for the failures. The dealer stated that to identify the cause of the failure she would have to pay a diagnostics fee of $125.00. The current mileage was 112,326. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10288932, filed 2009-10, 112,000 miles“Passenger side power door does not stay closed. The power door closes with switch, but immediately reopens as though it bumped something. I takes almost an hour to get the power door to stay closed and that is with having to manhandle the door shut and locking the side door and disabling the power to the door.”
NHTSA complaint #10058245, filed 2004-02Related 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 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
46 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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