1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 5% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,500 miles.
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 backing out of my place at worship when a friend told me I had no backup lights. I went straight to the auto supply store. Replacing the bulbs did not work. They told me it had to do with the transmission. I went elsewhere. Same story. Went to the he transmission store. They said my transmission was going out and it would cost me $1897.00 to fix it. Two little bulbs. That was a year ago and I'm still driving it. I try to back into spaces so I don't have to back out. I went to the dealer and they said to replace the wiring assembly would cost more than the car is worth. …”
NHTSA complaint #10733484, filed 2015-07, 199,000 miles“Consumer stated that once child safety seat was installed seat belt retracted, allowing the child safety seat to be removed. When trying to reinstall the child safety seat the seat belt remained locked, making it impossible to reinstall the child safety seat once it had been removed.”
NHTSA complaint #10044831, filed 2003-10, 50,000 miles“My family and I were traveling when there was an explosion under the front passenger seat. There were sparks and smoke and the smell of something burning. I lost control temporarily and then I pulled over and we all got out of the car. The instrument panel went haywire meaning that some lights went out while other lights came on. The airbag and service engine soon lights came on. The compass when out. I took the car in to be serviced.at that time I was informed of another car like ours was brought in for the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #712808, filed 1999-10“Our seatbelt has not worked since we drove off the lot with our new vehicle. This poses a threat because we have five children, which means one child will not be strapped in during each ride. We have been to three different dealerships over the past three years and each report on all 16 visits that the seatbelt was replaced, however, it has not worked since day one. Gm customer service was contacted as well as the dmv, and attorney general. This is my only vehicle and I need satisfaction! I feel like the dealerships won't fix this problem until my extended warranty is expired! …”
NHTSA complaint #764207, filed 2002-07“Consumer had experienced problems with seat belts on driver and passenger seats, especially one behind passenger. Seat belt will adjust and tigh up on passenger. Passenger has to realease seat belt due to pressure on body.”
NHTSA complaint #886639, filed 2001-04Seat 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 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
46 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsExterior lighting
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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