2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 11% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 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.
“1. No event, just failed. Windows, fuel sensor and A/C. 2 . Front window on 1995 olds Silhouette van, failed and was replaced. Both front windows have now failed. Consequences are we are unable to roll windows up in inclement weather. Window on front passenger side,2002 Silhouette van has failed, will roll down but not up., for from 1 hour to several hours.. Motor will have to be replaced in all, dealer says. Consequences are we can't roll window up in inclement weather. 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188086, filed 2007-04, 76,000 miles“Slowly but surely, some of my electrical systems have been failing. It first started with lights burning out repeatedly, then went to turn signals not working properly, then went to power windows functioning improperly, then the temperature/mpg/oil display stopped functioning, then I had to replace the alternator and the problems got even worse. I have also had issues with the vehicle drifting up to 3 feet backwards if on a slight incline and in drive. Please check into these issues and resolve. I am scared for my family's safety due to the increasing electrical issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10369410, filed 2010-12, 63,000 miles“Sliding door problems since purchase. Driver electric seat repaired several times and still does not work. Dealer repaired rear compressor and broke cover latch. They put a hole in the front bumper at this time. Passenger front window chooses not to work at random and back left side window sometimes does not close. Tape player has ate tapes since purchase. No air conditioning!”
NHTSA complaint #10168292, filed 2006-09, 1,000 miles“Awd disable and ABS lights illuminated. Left rear wheel bearing and hub assembly failed and were replaced (four times). The evap solenoid, fuel sender and pump assembly were replaced. The heating element for the front driver's seat failed twice. The right rear seat belt failed. The right power sliding door actuator module failed. Rear wiper failed intermittently. A/c condenser failed. Engine failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10114146, filed 2005-08, 64,442 miles“Seatbelt-2nd row passenger side belt keeps pulling tighter and tighter and locking. Children would refuse to wear it because of the discomfort. Replaced and seems fine now. Computer control- still ongoing, battery light keeps coming on and off, alternater has been replaced, still happening. Service traction control,traction control off indicator light, ABS indicator light, air bag indicator light, all come on at the same time. Van hesitates and the headlights go dim then bright. …”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 11% |
| 2002 | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 7 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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