2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 16%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,333miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 16% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,333 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Complaint received via e-mail. Vehicle was purchased in winter months. When I drove it off lot right headlight blew. I phoned dealer- saleswoman told me take it to their mechanic for repairs. He replaced it several times, each time it blew. He said it was wet weather. I wondered, but trusted them. 1 electrical problem after another. I have spent $500 to have the same problems repaired repeatedly. Last july, I took it to the local dealer and paid $122 for repairs. It lasted less than 1 month. Lights began blowing out, and failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10113460, filed 2005-05, 106,000 miles“With the headlight on, the reverse lights and flashers come on while applying the brakes. Also, the right side front & rear lights and the high mount stop lamp flashes faster (the high mount stop lamp should not flash at all.) everything works fine with the headlights off. We have since stopped driving the vehicle for fear of a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10205771, filed 2007-10, 142,799 miles“When attempting to start vehicle, first attempt vehicle would start momentarily and then die. Second attempt and subsequent attempts, vehicle would not start. Had vehicle towed to service shop and no problem was found. After some period of time vehicle would eventually start properly. Upon further investigation personally, found that the wiring harness from the fuel tank/pump had corrosion in and/or around the plug under the drivers' side second row seat. Cleaning the corrosion resolved problem thus far.”
NHTSA complaint #10170860, filed 2006-10, 44,927 miles“2000 Silhouette van can fail to start at any given times, has lost all power once while driving in traffic. Dealer has tried to correct electrical problems with no success. ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****761989”
NHTSA complaint #10009210, filed 2002-05, 22,405 miles“Looks like odi #563553. Car suddenly shut down in traffic - both instances. Able to restart once for 20-30 seconds, then starter won't crank. All instruments flash at time of failure then turn off, including gear shift indicator, but hazard flashers work. After towing to dealer everything is fine, and dealer is unable to duplicate the problem. Dealer won't fix what they can't observe. We believe suddenly losing power in traffic (with no brake lights showing) is a potentially deadly situation, I.e. Freeway and mountain driving. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 18% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 | 8 | 10% |
| 2000 | 18 | 16% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 4 | 9% |
| 1994 | 5 | 14% |
| 1993 | 3 | 14% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
29 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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