2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 11% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,900 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.
“The front light and turn signal assembly of this van and sister vehicles pontiac montanas and chevrolet ventures fill with moisture and keep the full light from shining on the roadway and being fully visible to other vehicles - this has occured in my van twice and I have noticed at least 10 other vans of these makes with the same problem”
NHTSA complaint #10132652, filed 2005-08, 65,000 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“Brakes, air conditioning, wheel hub & ABS, fuel pump. Wheel bearings disable awd. Been replaced 8 times. Fuel pump went out at 52000 part alone $400. Air conditioning out when bought it. They scammed me and put a sealant in the condeser and sold it in the winter. These item should be replaced by GM because its an on giong problem with the bearing hubs and a bad design on the condenser. My father inlaw works for GM along with other family members. I will not buy another GM product again!!! P.s. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128899, filed 2005-07, 46,800 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“Stop lamp bulbs are shorting out at connector to sockets. This has happened four times so far. Three times on the right side and once on the left side. The result is a melted base on oem bulbs with plastic bases and an inoperable brake light. Frequent failures of stop lamps creates a safety hazard. 2 of the bulbs are available”
NHTSA complaint #10126270, filed 2005-06Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
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 complaintsEquipment
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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