Oldsmobile Silhouette Recalls in Canada (1990–2004)

Also affects: Buick Rendezvous, Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Uplander, Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Aztek

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Other High risk

Dec 22, 2004 Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

On certain vehicles equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and power sliding door on the passenger side, if a passenger uses the interior handle to open the powe

Also affects: Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana, Pontiac Transport

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Wheels High risk

Jan 23, 2004 Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003

On certain vehicles, the aluminum wheels are not marked with "T" and "DOT" as required by CMVSS 120. Correction: Since this does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is r

Also affects: Pontiac Aztek

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Seats And Restraints High risk

Jul 16, 2003 Model years: 2003

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 225 and 210.2. The Owner's Manual does not include the location symbols for the Lower Universal Anchorage System for Restraint Systems and

Also affects: Buick Rendezvous, Cadillac Cts, Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Trailblazer

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Airbag High risk

Dec 4, 2002 Model years: 2001

On certain vehicles, the passenger air bag was manufactured without a check pin. An air bag without the check pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deplo

Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Aztek, Pontiac Grand Prix

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Steering High risk

Nov 5, 2002 Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998

On certain vehicles, the lower pinion bearings retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between January 1, 1996 and Octobe

Also affects: Chevrolet Cavalier, Chevrolet Lumina Apv, Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Grand Prix, Pontiac Sunfire

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Airbag High risk

Aug 13, 2002 Model years: 2002, 2003

Certain vehicles may have a driver's side airbag inflator that could fracture at a weld during a deployment. Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and th

Also affects: Buick Lesabre, Buick Rendezvous, Cadillac Deville, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Other High risk

Nov 14, 2001 Model years: 2002

Certain vehicles have an improperly programmed vehicle theft deterrent system. Correction: dealers will reprogram the system.

Also affects: Buick Lesabre, Buick Park Avenue, Buick Rendezvous, Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Other High risk

Sep 24, 2001 Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Certain 1997-2001 Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana/ Trans Sport, and Oldsmobile Silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campai

Also affects: Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana, Pontiac Transport

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Structure High risk

Mar 9, 2001 Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Certain vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the power sliding door closes, but is not latched, If this happens the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion,

Also affects: Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana, Pontiac Transport

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Seats And Restraints High risk

Sep 15, 2000 Model years: 2000

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Vehicles may have seat belt assemblies that will not withstand the force requirements

Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Lumina Car

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Accessories High risk

Mar 21, 2000 Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

On certain vehicles operated in areas of high salt use, the spare tire hoist cable may corrode and eventually break. This would allow the spare tire to fall off the vehicle possibl

Also affects: Chevrolet Astro, Chevrolet C Series, Chevrolet Lumina Apv, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Venture

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Fuel System High risk

Oct 20, 1999 Model years: 2000

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 301 - Fuel System Integrity. Vehicles have inoperative fuel tank rollover valves and fuel leakage could exceed the per

Also affects: Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Steering High risk

Apr 16, 1999 Model years: 1999

Certain vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the left and/or right front lower insulator to cradle centre metal sleeve is collapsed, which can result in loss of clamp load in

Also affects: Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Transport

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Seats And Restraints High risk

Jul 22, 1998 Model years: 1997, 1998

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BUCKET SEATS OR A SPLIT BENCH SEAT IN THE MIDDLE OR BACK ROW. THE SEAT LATCH RELEASE MECHANISMS ON BUCKET SEATS AND ON THE 40% PORTION OF THE SPLIT BEN

Also affects: Chevrolet Venture

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Powertrain High risk

Jun 9, 1998 Model years: 1998

THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 102 - TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL SEQUENCE. VEHICLES MAY HAVE A BROKEN SHIFT CABLE FITTING OR LOOSE SHIFT LINKAGE SWIVEL TUBES. WITH EI

Also affects: Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Transport

Oldsmobile Silhouette — Brakes High risk

Apr 8, 1998 Model years: 1997, 1998

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL. WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED ON, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ARM MAY CONTACT A BRAKE LINE CONNECTED TO THE TRACTION CONTROL

Also affects: Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Transport