1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette lights problems

32 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 52,000.

owner complaints: 32
of this car's complaints: 19%
typical mileage: 52,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Headlights
27
Headlights: concealment devices
4
Headlights: switch
1
Fog lights
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Oldsmobile Silhouette lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette lights

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

Headlights 32

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 29, 2005 · Lights · MN

Dt: the contact stated the headlights fogged up, causing poor visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. And they could take the headlights apart and blow air into them. No repairs have been made due to the expense.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Lights · 100,000 miles · IN

The headlight lens covers fell off of the vehicle. This was the second occurrence for this problem. Dealer recommended that consumer purchase the entire set to rectify the problem.

Filed Oct 6, 2004 · Lights · OH

Right/left head lamp assembly fogged up and water beads formed o the inside. *bf

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Lights · MO

While driving, the headlights were dim. This caused poor visibility. Also, dirty water was leaking into the headlight lens. The consumer contacted the dealer. The mechanic told the consumer to bring the vehicle in for inspection to determine the cause of the problem. *ak dirty water caused the headlights to become dim. *sc

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Lights · 4,000 miles · PA

Consumer stated passenger's side headlight lens popped off.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Lights · NC

The consumer stated that both of the head lamps fell out. She stateed that one fell out a year ago. Now just recently the other fell out. *nm the headlight began to smoke when it was placed on high beams. Both incidents required the headlights to be completely replaced. *sc

Filed Mar 30, 2004 · Lights · MI

Drivers side headlamd lens cover fell off.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Lights · 74,500 miles · MO

While driving both plastic headlights lenses fell off. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The technician indicated that this was a common problem with the gmc products. *nlm

Filed Oct 31, 2003 · Lights · IL

The glue holding the headlight lens on dries out. Right lens fell off in 3/2003. Left lens fell off in august 2003. Lens is not replaceable and entire assembly must be purchased for $140 from dealer. The bulb will fail almost immediately when exposed to the elements.

Filed Oct 5, 2003 · Lights · 44,500 miles · WI

Right front headlight lens is gone. This resulted in the headlight shattering due to no protection on the light bulb.

Questions about the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette lights

Does the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette have lights problems?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the lights of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 19% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 52,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette lights?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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

The Oldsmobile Silhouette model years with the most lights complaints are 1998 (32 complaints) and 1997 (18 complaints).