1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette: headlights failing or too dim

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 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 Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · SC

Engine: cam shaft broken in two and bent rods. Other: headlight switch shorted out.

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.

Filed May 28, 2003 · Lights · PA

Headlamps and fog lamps get condensation in them and is removing the reflective coating. I have another vehicle, same year, make and model that has done and is doing the same thing again. I replaced all of the front end lenses (headlamp and foglamp) on this vehicle at a substantial cost. The dealer states that this is common for this vehicle?

Filed Apr 7, 2003 · Lights · PA

I have two 1998 olds silhouette's and both have moisture build up in them. I have replaced the two lens housing on one of the vehicles only to have the moisture build up again. This was done after a bulb went out due to the moisture. On the second vehicle I brought this to the attention of the dealer and they stated it was a common problem on this vehicle and was not a safety hazard. Now I am thinking of contacting my attorney to look into this matter. I don't want to wait for an accident to occur or a death to result from such a defect. I feel this is a safety hazard because when I take the vehicle in for the annual state safety inspection they always check the head light condition. So headlight condition is a safety concern. Just like the tire incident with ford...does oldsmobile/gm want numerous law suits over this major problem...I think not!