1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette seat belts problems

17 complaints (40% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 40%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front: retractor
12
Front: anchorage
4
Front: webbing
1
Front: buckle assembly
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Oldsmobile Silhouette seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette seat belts

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Seat belt 12

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported March 15, 1991 · 400 vehicles affected

What is wrong: A right hand seat/shoulder belt retractor may have been installed in the second row left hand seat position (directly behind driver).
Risk: The incorrect retractor may cause the belts to lock upif the van is parked on a steep grade. As a result of this, the occupant couldnot extend the belt for use.
Remedy: Replace shoulder belt assembly.

Recall number 91V046000 · Recall details

What 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Seat belts · FL

Front and middle seat belts won't retract.

Filed Oct 19, 2000 · Seat belts · PA

Seat belt retractor coil springs come off of retractor assy. This happens because there is just a soft plastic cover cap on the retractor assy. Belt is then unusable. Ive had both front seat belts come apart and one in the rear.

Filed May 23, 2000 · Seat belts · KY

Seat belts on driver's side and passenger's side do not retract. Retractor mechanism on the passenger's side was replaced on feb 5, 1999. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. Seat belts have not been repaired. Driver's side seat belt retractor has been broken for over a year, and passenger's side retractor has been broken for about 4 months. Dealer will try to repairs seatbelts, but will charge owner for replacement. *ak

Filed Aug 4, 1999 · Seat belts · WV

The driver side seatbelt will not retract, leaving the lap belt loose. Dealer has seen vehicle.

Filed Mar 27, 1998 · Body, Seat belts · CA

Right front/middlleft and right seat belts are fully extended and fail to retract.

Filed Jan 13, 1998 · Seat belts · PA

Front seat belt failed to unlatch.

Filed Jan 7, 1998 · Seat belts · MI

Seat belt retractor mechanism failed. Recall #tsb 90c1010

Filed Nov 12, 1997 · Seat belts · UT

Seat belt retractor failed.

Filed Nov 4, 1997 · Body, Engine · IL

Seat belt latches defective and replaced with new design, retractors not working properly.

Filed Apr 15, 1997 · Seat belts · CA

Seat belt failed.

Questions about the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette seat belts

Does the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 40% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 91V046000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.