2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 12% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,500 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.
“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“2002 Silhouette, 39000 miles. Front wheel bearings failed. Had repaired, within 50 miles after picking up from dealership, there was a grinding when turning right. Both heated seats didn't heat. Driver's side window operated extremely slow. Intake manifold gasket needed replacement!, $1000!, 39000 miles folks! Air suspension did not operate crackled. Power doors did not open when something got in the way. Bruised shoulder because of this. Premature tire wear, replaced tires at 30,000 miles. All scheduled maintenance done. Stored in a garage more highway miles than city. …”
NHTSA complaint #10191801, filed 2007-05, 39,000 miles“It just all of a sudden stop working this is a constant problem non stop I bought fuse and that didn't work I got new lights park aid stop working, both heated seats stop working, electrical gone bad in the whole.”
NHTSA complaint #10390467, filed 2011-03“Dt: consumer was concerned that his seat heater burned out every year. Heaters burned out 3 times in the last 3 winters. The last time dealer did not want to fix it, but eventually did. Consumer felt that manufacturer should do something about this problem. The heaters go out every winter. Also, the heaters get extremely hot, and this may be a fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10131610, filed 2005-08Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 9% |
| 2002 | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 6% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 9% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 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 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEquipment
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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