Check a VIN

1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems

The most common problem on the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette is body and structure. It has fewer complaints than a typical Silhouette model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
46
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
32
Worst area
Body
Fuel economy
18mpg

The worst 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Body
    8
  • Engine
    7
  • Visibility
    7
  • Airbags
    5
  • Electrical
    4
  • Seats
    4
  • Transmission
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Tires
    3
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Door locks 7

Recalls 2

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and linesReported January 23, 1996 · 585,182 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
Risk
Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

Recall number 96V015000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesReported March 20, 1995 · 6,523 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Improperly manufactured brake pedal arm causes the brake pedal arm to fracture during braking.
Risk
This condition can result in a loss of brake operation increasing braking distance and the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all suspect brake pedal assemblies.

Recall number 95V048000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette 32

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 32 bulletins for the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette

1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.1L 6‑cylFWD172118
3.8L 6‑cylFWD152318

What 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 7, 2005 · Seats · 58,000 miles · DE

Dt: the driver's seat frame and back rest split apart, on the inside. The consumer had it welded back together and put a brace on the seat. The dealer (alicia milam 866‑932‑4368 x38573) refused to fix it. Ref# 1-325360723. *ak the consumer was adjusting his position when the seat back had given away and fell back. *sc

Filed May 26, 2005 · Airbags · 126,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

The consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 30 MPH. This caused a chain reaction, resulting in the consumer's vehicle crashing into a vehicle in front. Upon impact, the driver's side air bag deployed. The driver sustained a right upper contusion and a sprained neck. The driver also suffered back pains and hearing problems. *ak *nm *tt the horn was also stuck, when the air bag(s) deployed. This was a 3 car accident. The consumer requested that the manufacturer whom installed the air bag(s), investigate the vehicle's air bag system. *sc

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · 67,000 miles · WA · crash

Transmission replaced 3 times, first time may 1998, failed nov 1998, replaced under warranty, failed again may 2003, out of warranty at 117,000 miles

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Visibility · WI

One night the car locked itself. When the radio is turned on it will stay on the selected station for a little while and then it will start skipping through all the stations. Sometimes the windshield wipers will work and sometimes they will not come on at all. One night after putting the windows up I was in the house and saw the driver window roll down by itself.

Filed Sep 7, 2003 · Engine, Steering · 91,000 miles · FL

1995 oldsmobile silhoutte... While driving on the expressway going about 45-55 MPH van lost power and control of steering etc had to coast to side of roadhas happened about 6-10 times since then have had checked no known cause. Van sliding door will not close completely light says it's opened. Has opened on it's own. While on incline and backing up brakes make a clicking sound. Steering colume clicks when turning to back up when first started. Passenger window does not work. Inside handles are detaching from the door on both sides. The pin that connects the gear shift to the steering column is always coming out. Please help me with theses problems. I have never received a recall notice and am not sure if one exist.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · MI

Intermittent los of drive at highway speeds and other speeds or from fourth gear. This happens on a continual basis and has been happening for the past two years, however, no one has been able to diagnose the problem, not even the dealership.

Filed Jul 17, 2003 · Visibility · 128,000 miles · KY

Consumer states windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer states vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed May 15, 2003 · Engine · LA

The vehicle stalled while driving and would not restart.

Filed Apr 18, 2003 · Seats · MI

Both drivers and passengers front seats are too low, and even with the headrest extended, if the vehicle were to be rear ended there would be no support for the shoulders or head. The seat backs are too low to be considered safe.

Filed Apr 16, 2003 · Engine · OH

When the accelerator pedal was pressed, the engine started to hesitate.

Used buying checklistWhat to check on a 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette before you buy

Compare the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Other model years

199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004

Questions about the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Is the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette, fewer than a typical Silhouette model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette?

Body and structure, with 8 complaints. Next is engine (7).

How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette have?

2 recalls, covering power train and service brakes, hydraulic.

What year does the Oldsmobile Silhouette have the most body problems?

The Oldsmobile Silhouette model years with the most body complaints are 1999 (18 complaints), 2000 (18 complaints) and 1998 (16 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette get?

Official estimates for the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.1L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 21 highway.

Share your experience with the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Tell other buyers what went wrong and what it cost. We review every report before it appears, and we never publish names, emails or VINs.

No names, contact details or links. Reports about a dealer or a person are not published.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history
Is this car on a recall?Check VIN