1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette seats problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. *jb”
filed Oct 26, 2005
“Back rear double bracket that holds electric sliding drivers side seat on the main frame bolted to the chasis of the vehicle has sheered off during normal seat use. Found broken bracket underneath the drivers seat. Could pose a safety concern if person is involved in crash and the entire seat…”
filed Apr 14, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Silhouette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Silhouette | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 Silhouette | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 Silhouette | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 Silhouette | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 Silhouette | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 Silhouette | 4 | 9% |
| 1994 Silhouette | 2 | 6% |
| 1993 Silhouette | 1 | 5% |
| 1992 Silhouette | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 Silhouette | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 Silhouette | 2 | 5% |
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.