1991 Oldsmobile SILHOUETTE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
25 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
150,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 25 complaints (16.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 9 | 36.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 4.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 2 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 4; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 3; Structure:Body:Door: 3; Structure:Frame And Members: 3; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 2; Steering:Rack And Pinion: 2; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 4
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
1995: 2; 1996: 8; 2000: 6; 2002: 2; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2005: 3
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10024630 · 2003-06-20 (June 20, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, GOING AROUND IN CIRCLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024630 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025020 · 2003-06-26 (June 26, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MAKE A LEFT TURN THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10025020 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130421 · 2005-07-28 (July 28, 2005)
DT: CONSUMER STATES 1991 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE WAS HAVING MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. IT WAS A LEASED BY THE CONSUMER. THE VEHICLE NEEDED THE SPARK PLUGS FOR THE ENGINE, POWER STEERING LINE, SHOCKS, BRAKE WORK, AND A TUNE UP. THE ENGINE HAD TO HAVE THE MODULE REPLACED. THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE UNDER A WARRANTY THAT THEY PURCHASED FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR ANY OF THE PARTS. DEALER SAID THAT HE DID NOT WANT TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEMS OR THE VAN ANYMORE. DEALER A COULD DO THE REPAIRS, BUT HE WAS NOT LICENSED TO DO THE WORK. THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10130421 at NHTSA ↗