2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146,840miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 6% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,840 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.
“Ive owned the vehicle for about 2 years now. Friday june 1 2018 I was driving with all 4 of my children in the vehicle and my driver rear sliding door fell off the vehicle completly . All 3 latches that attach the door to the vehicle detached and the door went to the floor. Were were moving state I was going about 15 MPH”
NHTSA complaint #11099337, filed 2018-06, 170,680 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The contact stated that while traveling 40 MPH, the side sliding door opened independently. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic where it was determined that the unlatch actuator assembly had failed. The contact referenced NHTSA recall campaign id number: 01v067 (latches/locks/linkages), but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The failure and the current mileages were 123,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10515071, filed 2013-06, 123,000 miles“Power doors are intermittently locking up by themselves, dealer and manfucturer were notified. Consumer stated the problem has been checked 4 times and the dealer states that it is the consumers fault, the dealer reccomended to disconnect the lock mechanism.”
NHTSA complaint #8004519, filed 2002-02“Power sliding doors fail to remain open and will close with force unexpectedly. Dealership stated that vehicle was not affected by any recall, and can perform no service. Please provide any additional information / attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #896190, filed 2001-09Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 18% |
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 | 18 | 16% |
| 1999 | 18 | 12% |
| 1998 | 16 | 9% |
| 1997 | 14 | 13% |
| 1996 | 3 | 15% |
| 1995 | 8 | 17% |
| 1994 | 4 | 11% |
| 1991 | 11 | 30% |
| 1990 | 7 | 16% |
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 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology