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1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette airbags problems

12 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
8%
crashes
6
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    4
  • Side/window
    3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Oldsmobile Silhouette airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette airbags

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

Airbag light 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Air bag tear during deploymentOpened November 3, 2000, closed January 11, 2001

PE00045

What 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Airbags · 69,000 miles · KY · crash

While driving at 50 MPH consumer took the wrong road and ended up on a dead end road. Consumer slammed on the brakes to avoid crashing into the guard rail, but crashed into it anyway. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. No injuries were reported due to the occupants being retrained in the seat belts.

Filed Feb 16, 2004 · Airbags · MO

I had to have my airbag replaced last year due to the airbag light coming on intermittently and the dealer announcing that it was a bad sensor. We did not argue with the dealer in that these are airbags and we did not want to risk our family. I am frustrated in that I have recently had a discussion with someone who owns the same make, model and year and has had this happen twice to her. I have reviewed the complaints on your site and can see that others have had the same issue.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · 35,000 miles · MN

At 35,000 my '99 olds burns 2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles! I just purchased the vehicle with a 60 day 100% engine and drive train coverage so the dealer is going to "fix" the problem. I have heard the gm 3.4 l engine is famous for poor pistons in all years. This engine is already shot at 35k miles and I feel can't possibly be repaired adequately...it should be replaced but the dealer won't do it.

Filed Nov 28, 2003 · Airbags · OH

I recently purchased this van from a and b auto sales in bellaire ohio. What I thought was the seatbelt light , turned out to be the air bag light.the light has been on sense the day I bought the van and the dealership refuses to fix the problem. I was informed that this van never should of left the lot with that light on, it is considered a unsafe vechile and if I have an accident the airbags will not deploy. Dealership knew this and sold it to me anyway.

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Airbags · CA

Airbag light is blinking on and off. Took vehicle to dealer and they replaced electrical system going to airbag. Problem has reoccurred. *ak the air bag had been repaired eight times. Each time the dealer replaced different parts of the air bag, but the problem still exists.

Filed Sep 14, 2001 · Airbags · VA

Airbag light came on. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that both driver's side and passenger's side airbags would not deploy. . Dealer replaced both passenger's side and driviers side sensors. Please provide any further information.

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Airbags · TN

Airbag light comes on intermittently. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times, who stated unless light was on when vehicle was at dealer's they could do nothing.

Filed May 17, 2000 · Airbags · MN · crash · 5 injuries

Consumer was broadsided and door side airbags did not deploy. The entire family in the automobile was hurt.

Filed May 16, 2000 · Airbags · MN · crash · 5 injuries

When van was hit on the passenger's side between the two tires, there was no deployment of the passenger's side air bag. Van was being repaired. Damages totaled $9,000.00. Please provide any further information.

Filed May 2, 2000 · Airbags, Locks · TX · crash · 3 injuries

While turning, another car ran a red light and hit consumer on passenger's side of vehicle. Upon impact, rear door flew open, and airbags did not deploy. Consumer feels this is unsafe for anyone that may be riding in the back seat.

Questions about the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette airbags

Does the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette airbags?

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

Other 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems

Engine 48Body 18Transmission 16Locks 11Brakes 10Electrical 10Fuel system 10Lights 9Seat belts 8Acceleration 6Visibility 6Suspension 4Steering 3Tires 3Driver assistance 1

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