Oldsmobile Silhouette years to avoid
The Oldsmobile Silhouette years to avoid are 1998, 1999, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 1990, 1991 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1989 is the cleanest year on record.
1,277
Total complaints
27
Recall campaigns
1989–2004
Years covered
8
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Silhouette years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 225 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 186 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 155 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 139 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 113 | |
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 102 | |
| 1990 | Open safety investigation | 68 | |
| 1991 | Open safety investigation | 57 |
Every Silhouette year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 40 | 5 | |
| 2002avoid | 102 | 5 | |
| 2001avoid | 113 | 9 | |
| 2000avoid | 139 | 8 | |
| 1999avoid | 186 | 7 | |
| 1998avoid | 225 | 10 | |
| 1997avoid | 155 | 9 | |
| 1996 | 24 | 2 | |
| 1995 | 60 | 2 | |
| 1994 | 43 | 4 | |
| 1993 | 24 | 3 | |
| 1992 | 29 | 2 | |
| 1991avoid | 57 | 3 | |
| 1990avoid | 68 | 5 | |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Oldsmobile Silhouette years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Silhouette years to avoid are 1998, 1999, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 1990, 1991. The cleanest year on record is 1989.
What is the best year for the Oldsmobile Silhouette?
By complaint volume, 1989 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Silhouette years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Silhouette have?
Across all model years, the Silhouette has 27 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,277 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.