2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,800 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.
“Reference investigation pe 11-014. This issue is not limited to 2005-2007 GM suvs. On 2/26/11, my 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette stalled on interstate I-75. I was able to coast to the shoulder, but it was a dangerous situation in the dark, with family & kids in the car, with icy, snowy roads. The fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what was actually in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge will showed between 1/16 and 1/8 of a tank, and there was not a low fuel warning light. I had to call for roadside assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10401386, filed 2011-05, 101,000 miles“Driving at approx 25 MPH and the car just cut off. Took car to bill estes chevrolet. And they were not able to duplicate the problem, the service record reads as follows. Could not duplicate good fuel pressure good spark, no DTC's, no new PCM updates, no bulletins, test drove and could not duplicate. 2) having problems with hard start occasionally...invoice from dealer reads as follows. Start up at times vehicle is hard to start seems to crank to long cause: 33 electrical all.”
NHTSA complaint #10014476, filed 2003-04, 4,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
- 10114954Dec 9, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find…
- 10127230Sep 28, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to help determine if the vehicle is equipped with factory or aftermarket Compressed Natural Gas…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 6% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 12 | 7% |
| 1997 | 9 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology