1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile silhouette. The contact stated that the vehicle made a loud banging noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the noise was coming from the brakes. Repairs were made to the entire braking system, but the noise continued. The vehicle was…”
filed Dec 5, 2008
“There was a slight vibration in the front of the vehicle while driving that could be felt in the steering wheel. The vehicle was driven to a repair shop, where it was found, that the disc brakes on the front wheels and the pads had separated from the brake shoes and damaged the rotors. This was a…”
filed Jun 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Silhouette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Silhouette | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 Silhouette | 6 | 8% |
| 2000 Silhouette | 8 | 7% |
| 1999 Silhouette | 6 | 4% |
| 1997 Silhouette | 9 | 9% |
| 1996 Silhouette | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 Silhouette | 3 | 7% |
| 1994 Silhouette | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 Silhouette | 4 | 18% |
| 1992 Silhouette | 4 | 15% |
| 1991 Silhouette | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 Silhouette | 4 | 9% |
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.