Does the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette have any recalls?

The 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with seats:front assembly:recliner.

How many complaints have been filed for the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette?

155 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette?

There are 96 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette.

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1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.

What’s included

Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

GL Mini Passenger Van 3-Door
GLS Mini Passenger Van 4-Door
GL Mini Passenger Van 4-Door
Base Mini Passenger Van 4-Door
GLS Mini Passenger Van 3-Door
Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door

Engines covered

3.4L 207Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #98V14500026/06/1998Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH BUCKET SEATS OR A SPLIT BENCH SEAT IN THE SECOND (MIDDLE) OR THIRD (BACK) ROW. THE SEAT LATCH MECHANISMS ON BUCKET SEATS AND ON THE 40% PORTION

Consequence

WHEN ACTIVATING THE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ROLL A BUCKET SEAT FORWARD, A CUSTOMER'S FINGER(S) COULD BE

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS ON THE OUTBOARD LATCH MECHANISMS ON ALL LEFT AND RIGHT HAND R

NHTSA #04V59700022/12/2004Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A PASSENGER USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLI

Consequence

IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHI

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE I

NHTSA #01V26400021/08/2001Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1997-2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA/TRANSPORT, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS THAT WERE SERVICED IN CAMPAIGN 01013 (

Consequence

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN T

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, INSTALL A NEW POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA #09E00500017/02/2009Component: STEERING

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS^TM" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEM

Consequence

A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARN

Remedy

DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE T

NHTSA #08E05000011/08/2008Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTIN

Remedy

K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNER

TSB #10208027

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

TSB #10171318

TSB #10248444

Vehicle Recalls

TSB #10168979

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

TSB #10166638

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

TSB #10165876

TSB #10157018

TSB #10154641

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Showing the 8 most recent of 96 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20040115Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCrash reported

RIGHT DOOR WINDOW INOPERATIVE-WOULD NOT GO BACK UP. LEFT DOOR WINDOW INOPERATIVE-WOULD NOT GO BACK UP. (DECEMBER 2002) WINDOW WIPER ARM RUBBED HOLE IN BRAKE LINE, CAUSED BRAKES TO FAIL RESULTING IN

20040115Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSCrash reported

RIGHT DOOR WINDOW INOPERATIVE-WOULD NOT GO BACK UP. LEFT DOOR WINDOW INOPERATIVE-WOULD NOT GO BACK UP. (DECEMBER 2002) WINDOW WIPER ARM RUBBED HOLE IN BRAKE LINE, CAUSED BRAKES TO FAIL RESULTING IN

20010703Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELTCrash reported

PLEASE CONTACT ME AT MY WORK # 708-233-7305 AND I WILL HAVE THE VIN# AND DOT # AVAILABLE. THE TREAD ON MY FIRESTONE TIRE SEPARATED AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT FRONT OF MY VAN. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE

19981105Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCHCrash reported

VEHICLE PARKED. CHILD ENTERED VEHICLE & TURNED KEY BELL CHIMED. DOOR AUTOMATIC LOCKS LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN SHIFTED OR PULLED. TRANSAXLE SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILED TO WORK, CAUSING VEHICLE T

19981105Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported

VEHICLE PARKED. CHILD ENTERED VEHICLE & TURNED KEY BELL CHIMED. DOOR AUTOMATIC LOCKS LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN SHIFTED OR PULLED. TRANSAXLE SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILED TO WORK, CAUSING VEHICLE T

Showing the 5 most serious of 155 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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