1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette exterior lighting problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. *ak”
filed Nov 29, 2005
“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.*ak”
filed Feb 9, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Silhouette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Silhouette | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 Silhouette | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 Silhouette | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 Silhouette | 7 | 6% |
| 1999 Silhouette | 8 | 5% |
| 1997 Silhouette | 18 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.