Dt*: the contact stated the pinch weld areas on the windshield are rusting. The windshield professionals discovered this while replacing the windshield in the vehicle. This occurred on the driver side top, bottom and the passenger side top. The vehicle has been inspected by a dealer.
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette visibility problems
10 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Windshield4
- Windshield wiper/washer2
- Glass, side/rear2
- Rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
- Power window devices and controls1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Oldsmobile Silhouette visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with traction control systems. The windshield wiper linkage arm can contact a brake line which is connected to the traction control system modulator valve. This contact can chafe the brake line resulting in a brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage can cause reduced brake effectiveness and increased stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a brake line clip to ensure proper clearance. Also the brake lines will be inspected to any damage caused by this condition and will replace any damaged lines.
Recall number 98V072000 · Recall details
What 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Intermittently the rear windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the driver view. Dealer sorry there is not recall on this vehicle. Owner stated wiper motor never should've fail. *ph 1998 oldsmobile silhouette experienced complete failure of the windshield wiper motor. Windshield wipers being inoperative is obstructing the driver's view.
Back window exploded without any notice. Has not contacted dealer.
Aut6omatic door gasket fell off, replace weatherstrip, hard steering, replace steering rack, fuel pump bad, replaced, brake squeaking, replaced front pads disc brakes, rear windshield washer sprayed inside car, reinstalled nose to nozzle
Rear passenger windshield exploded inward which may have caused injuries. Please provide further information.
Windows in the sliding doors have pins that don't keep the windows secure. Windows vibrate and also pop out. Please give any further details.
Rear windshield-shattered after closing the passinger door and walking away from van. Pieces of the window flew on top of the van, just a little inside the van and then some to the ground. 60% of the window stayed in the frame but it was all broken.
The rear windshield shattered when consumer got her 10 year old into the vehicle, and closed the door on the passenger's side.
While driving in rainy weather the windshield wipers became entangled which cause them to become inoperable. Please give any further details.
Questions about the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette visibility
Does the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V072000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Oldsmobile Silhouette have the most visibility problems?
The Oldsmobile Silhouette model years with the most visibility complaints are 1997 (10 complaints) and 1998 (10 complaints).
Other 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
Engine 35Lights 32Brakes 17Body 16Locks 15Steering 14Fuel system 12Electrical 11Seats 10Transmission 10Airbags 8Tires 6Seat belts 5Acceleration 4Suspension 2Wheels 1
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