2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 14%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 14% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 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.
“I have a problem with wind noise coming from both, but primarily the left a-pillar/s. I get the noise at highway speeds and heading into a head wind. It causes an extremely loud low pitch whistling noise that is constant with the wind blowing. It has been in the shop(using at least 3 different ones) 6 times for the same issue with no solution.”
NHTSA complaint #10080873, filed 2004-07, 78 miles“2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette van the front doors are not properly sealed and allow water to intrude. This has caused water damage to the electrical components in the door. The window switches are failing and have had to be replaced, which olds service tech's stated was due to water damage. The repair person at the local dealership in sarasota said that it is a common problem for the model. I am worried about future body damage and corrosion. Also worried about door locks failing and related safety issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10093073, filed 2004-09, 15,000 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“My 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette minivan, automatic sliding door closed on its own and crushed me. The door would not release. I was able to push the side button after about 20 sec. I was injured. I was blown off by the dealership. It has happened several times over the past year. I am now angry because it has been happening this week. Ironic that as I leave for physical therapy, the thing that damaged me is still malfunctioning.”
NHTSA complaint #10021464, filed 2003-06“Our van has one automatic door and one manual door to enter into the back seat. I pulled into the garage, turned the van off, and my eight year old grandson pushed the button to open the automatic door as he sat in the front seat. Not knowing that my two year old grandaughter had gotten out of her child seat and was between the seat and the door, the door opened and she fell into the track. I caught the door as it pinned her by the waist in the track, but it was very difficult to move. It took all my strength to keep it from crushing her. …”
NHTSA complaint #10002617, filed 2003-01Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 18% |
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 | 18 | 16% |
| 1999 | 18 | 12% |
| 1998 | 16 | 9% |
| 1997 | 14 | 13% |
| 1996 | 3 | 15% |
| 1995 | 8 | 17% |
| 1994 | 4 | 11% |
| 1991 | 11 | 30% |
| 1990 | 7 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsSeats
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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