2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,930miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 8% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,930 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.
“My daughter owns a 2001 olds Silhouette, this past weekend, her front wheel became loose causing the wheel secure points to become oval. Upon investigation, found that the wheel studs show metal fatigue and one on each side of the vehicles front were broken off even with the front brake caliper. I asked around to a few mechanics they stated this was unusual. The vehicle now has 4 studs on each of the front wheels securing them to the drive line instead of the required five. Has there been any other occurrences similar to this?”
NHTSA complaint #10233270, filed 2008-07, 164,475 miles“Tires deflate daily due to poorly manufactured rims. Tires won't seal and hold air. This has been occurring since I have owned the vehicle (6 years). Numerous sets of new tires have been installed with the same results.”
NHTSA complaint #10353961, filed 2010-09, 32,000 miles“All four tires were leaking air and deflating. This was caused by corrosion on the inside of the chrome wheel. The flawed plating on the wheels had white oxide on areas where the chrome had spalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10022731, filed 2003-07, 32,000 miles“Olds 2001 Silhouette premiere wheels on my car and apparently many others are forming bubbles and deteriorating causing flat tires. Olds secretively developed a plan to resurface these wheels but for cars even recently out of warranty they won't repair this latent defect. They know it is there they know it is a hazard, and they leave owners exposed.”
NHTSA complaint #10043053, filed 2003-10Related service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10193450Apr 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10116612Feb 3, 2017This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part…
- 10116564Jan 25, 2017This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part…
Wheels: other model years
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 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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