2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 5% of the 78 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“Our 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette has had numerous issues. The issues are placed in a close chronological order. All events have occurred after 50k miles with the exception of the power door locks. The dealer took care of all recalls. The power door locks intermittently lock and unlock. This problem has been to the dealer over 4 times. The first time the dealer replaced ignition switch wiring harness and the last time the dealer replaced a chafed wire under the passenger seat. The other times the dealer could not isolate. The problem still occurred. We got tired of bringing it to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163466, filed 2006-07“The vehicle defect involves poor visibility from the interior of the vehicle while driving. There is hardly any right rear vision ; reduced vision from the front mirror thru the rear window; reduced vision from the drivers seat to the left rear. The problem is present when changing lanes and backing. The problem is caused by oversized headrests on the middle seats which are captains chairs. The headrests are 9 in height and as wide as the seat. The problem is further exacerbated by the blackened tinted windows. …”
NHTSA complaint #760063, filed 2002-04“Front driver and front passenger seats are not stable and lean while parked and in operation. Dealer is aware of problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #883860, filed 2001-03“Drivers seat had caught on fire underneath the seat when two wires had a short circuit. Fire was only under the seat, it did not spread any where else.”
NHTSA complaint #895590, filed 2001-08Related recalls
- 01V383000Dec 13, 2001Vehicle description: certain mini vans built with second row 50/50 split bench seats or captain's chairs, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no…Covers: Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001, Pontiac Aztek 2001, Montana 2001 +1 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 9% |
| 2002 | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 6% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 9% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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