The power sliding door did not close properly and opened while the vehicle was in operation. There were passengers in the vehicle, but none were sitting in the seat nearest the door that opened. This vehicle has been returned to the dealer for 2 recalls regarding this door and 3 other times due ot failure of this door (including this current incident).
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette body complaints
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Consumer received the federal safety agency recall o1v060000/ manufacturer's recall 01013, and has been contacting jack sykes dealership since april. Parts were still not available. Consumer was advised to contact oldsmobile directly to see if they could help speed up the delivery.
Power doors would unlock by themselves while driving; 2.) inside courtesy lights would come on momentarily and intermittently while driving, and 3.) driver's side and rear power windows would not operate properly. Dealer was notified, and repairs was made.
One of the two gas strut failed, no longer holds tailgate door up. Waiting for parts. None available yet from dealer.no replacement parts available from any gm dealer. The door is heavy and dangerous , could fall on somemone.
When driver's side sliding door is ajar, indicator light does not illuminate. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to repair the problem. *ak
Automatic sliding door released and closed an a child's arm , causing minor injuries. Dealer has been notified.
The door will close to the latch position, does not latch, reopens to complete open position. Frequently, after several attempts, it will latch if pressure is applied to the door as it closes to the latch position. The first complaint to the dealer's service department was fruitless because the condition "could not be duplicated" while at the shop, although it had failed in the presence of the service writer and on the first attempt to close it. On the third visit, the service department manager located a technical service bulletin. The service writer said a replacement part needed to bo ordered and I would be contacted for repairs. They replaced/repaired the defective part. However, the door is now malfunctioning again. A week ago, 1 sep, it failed, and yesterday, 7 sep, it again failed three consecutive times. Pertinent info: bulletin sequence nr: 310; date: 9812; nhsta item nr: sb603083.
Automatic sliding door closed on its own. Also, automatic reverse mechanism did not work. Owner was pinned in door and injured when putting child in safety seat. The van is being looked over by dealership.
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