2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 3% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Experience engine power surge while backing out of parking space. Foot was on brake, transmission in reverse and engine surged. Firm application of brake failed to completely stop vehicle, had to shift gear to neutral. Dealer evaluation 3/13/03 revealed no problem. Similar occurrence while spouse driving 01/14/03 resulting in broken air dam from parking curb.”
NHTSA complaint #10010461, filed 2003-03, 21,000 miles“The accelerator was applied to enter the garage. After removing pressure from the accelerator it continued to accelerate.. The brakes failed to stop the car and it hit an interior storage area. No injuries resulted.”
NHTSA complaint #752547, filed 2001-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 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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