Right headlight cover fell off, light blew when it rained. On april12, 2001 left headlight cover fell off. *ak
1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette lights complaints
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Both headlight assembly clear plastic covers fell off during normal driving within 1 week causing halogen headlight bulb to fail. Glue used to attach clear headlight cover to headlight assembly failed. Glue appeared to be brittle and could be chipped off assemble and cover with a finger nail. Replacement headlight assemble cost $237 each from manufacturer. This failure happened on both headlights within one week, I.e., headlight covers fell off during driving causing halogen bulb failure.
Front right lens cover has fallen off, and light goes off. *ak the consumer states that there were several cases of failures and recall was necessary.
Water leaks into both of the headlights causing the inside of the lense to fog up which significantly reduces the brightness of the lights. The water eventually shatters the replaceable bulb. There is no physical damage to the headlights. I removed about 1/4 cup of water from one of the lights at one point. This has existed for about 1 year. Oldsmobile will not replace the units.
Consumer noticed moist/water getting into the headlight lens and causing poor driver visibilty. Also, creating an electrical hazard. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer noticed a tsb listed for the same type of problem. Manufacturer refused to correct the problem. Please provide any further details.
The manufacturing error in assembly caused the tail light,fog lights,turn signal light and remote access indicator lights to blow out. Wiring harness located under floor mat which rubbed by screw and snapped. Yh
Right sliding door track and rubber bumper stop is loose resulting in hitting of eyes and forehead when opening the door, the door guide tract is inserted to the upper rubber seal and when the door is being opened the guide tract falls down due to vibration.
Water/moisture in headlamps.
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