1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette locks problems

15 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 120,000.

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 9%
typical mileage: 120,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 3

Which part fails

Doors: latch
14
Hood: latch
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

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100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Oldsmobile Silhouette locks problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette locks

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

Door locks 7

Related recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported December 22, 2004 · 717,302 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.
Risk: If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, gm advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668; or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.

Recall number 04V597000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported August 21, 2001 · 248,737 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v‑067) from april to august 2001. Also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in january through april 2001. These vehicles have inadequate front welds. If a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.
Risk: If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on october 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.

Recall number 01V264000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported March 8, 2001 · 477,011 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.
Risk: An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v‑264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.

Recall number 01V067000 · Recall details

What 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 1, 2011 · Locks, Seat belts · 120,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile silhouette. The contact stated that once the vehicle was stopped and shifted into park, the vehicle would not shift into drive. In addition, the vehicle would only remain in park if the emergency brake was engaged. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that the shift linkage cable was fractured and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000. Updated 03/24/11*lj the door latch and seat belts were inoperative. Updated 05/05/11

Filed Aug 17, 2009 · Locks · 128,382 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile silhouette. The right passenger door was repaired on january 7, 2002 per recall 01v067000 latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch. The recall repair did not correct the failure and the right sliding door will not lock or latch. The manuafacturer was notified and was advised that the time alloted for a second repair had expired due to the vehicles mileage. The failure mileage was 34,694 and the current mileage was 128,382.

Filed Mar 10, 2006 · Locks · 89,000 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated there was a recall for the automatic sliding door. The manufacturer recall number is 01013. The federal safety agency recall # is 01v264000, the repair was performed in march of 2003. The sliding door failed to stay latched after the recall work was performed by the dealership. The door would not open automatically or close completely. The dealer is willing to assist after the contact pays for the diagnostic fee.

Filed Oct 18, 2005 · Locks, Seats · PA

Consumer sliding door only works manually, driver seat does not have either manual or electronic control. *ts the power window on the drivers side was replaced.

Filed Aug 19, 2005 · Locks · 120,000 miles · IL · 1 injury

The sliding door sensor which made the door retract if there was an object in its passage way malfunctioned. The door slid shut, pining consumer's left hand in the door. Consumer hands sustained soft tissue damage, but didn't break. *ak in addition the warning chime did not activate to inform the consumer the door was closing. Dealer replaced door lock sensors.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Locks · MI

Consumer experienced problems getting recall repair work completed on his 1998 oldsmobile van.*mr dealership took too long to perform recall 04v597000 regarding the interior handle to open the power sliding door. Consumer will take chances with the faulty doors in hopes that no one will get injured.

Filed Apr 12, 2005 · Locks · 51,000 miles · AL

Recall campaign 01v067000 concerning power sliding door. The automatic door would intermittently open by itself while driving. Dealer was not notified at this time.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Brakes, Locks · 20,000 miles · NC

The right side sliding door does not latch properly. Intermittently the door will open on its own. Also ABS traction control light stays on.

Filed Apr 29, 2002 · Locks · WI

While traveling at 70 MPH, hood started to shake, hood came unlatched, but did not fly up. There may be a defect with release button. *ak

Filed May 7, 2001 · Locks · PA

Received notice #01v067000; took vehicle to dealer. Repairs done on sliding door. Originally had problem, repaired before recall. Problem after recall was like before, not working properly, but getting worse. Recall repairs were done a week ago.

Questions about the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette locks

Does the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette have locks problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the locks of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette locks problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 120,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette locks?

Yes, 3 recalls: 04V597000, 01V264000, 01V067000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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

The Oldsmobile Silhouette model years with the most locks complaints are 1998 (15 complaints), 1997 (13 complaints) and 1999 (11 complaints).