2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 4% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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 while the vehicle was parked with a child passenger restrained in a booster seat with the right rear seat belt, the webbing shoulder strap became entangled around the child's neck without warning. The contact pulled the webbing strap upward creating some slack while a bystander unbolted the rear seat belt assembly freeing the child. No injuries were sustained. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 10/20/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10169740, filed 2006-10, 40,000 miles“The right side seat belt will not engage or retract. Driver noticed that the front seat belt would engage and retract an its own. Took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that seat belt neeeded to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10109378, filed 2005-01“The driver's side seat belt is broken. Also, the vehicle had a electrical short which caused the air bag light to come on. Dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and that there was nothing that they can do about it. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10004266, filed 2003-01“Driver's seat belt broke. Also had an electrical short which turned air bag light on. Dealer was contacted, and stated that vehicle was out of warranty and they couldn't do anything about it. Ts. ...”
NHTSA complaint #10001406, filed 2002-12“Broken fibers were observed on the seatbelt for the right second row captains chair. Fibers were broken within 0.25 inches of the rear edge at a location approximately 10.5 inches from the lower attach point, a location corresponding to contact with the metal seat hinge when the belt was positioned over the seat. When using the evenflo on my way infant seat with seat base, the seat belt was positioned close to the seat back, and when tightened for a proper fit, the seat belt easily contacted the metal hinge, which LED to wear failure of the fibers.”
NHTSA complaint #746850, filed 2001-06Related recalls
- 00V228003Aug 7, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle…Covers: Oldsmobile Silhouette 2000–2001, Chevrolet Impala 2000–2001, Venture 2000–2001 +13 more
Seat 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 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
29 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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