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1996 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette
2 Recalls for 1996 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-03-12 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O’RING AND RETAINER. Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770. |
| 2002-11-04 | STEERING:RACK AND PINION | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537. |
2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-12 | engine cooling (radiator, water pump) | |||
| 2011-05-12 | engine |
20 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-27 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10340273 | |||
| 2006-09-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10168666 | |||
| 2004-01-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10069985 | |||
| 2004-03-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10065023 | |||
| 2004-02-25 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 10059773 | |||
| 2003-09-26 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10040798 | |||
| 2003-07-28 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10031230 | |||
| 2003-09-23 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 10034267 | |||
| 2003-08-14 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10033881 | |||
| 2003-06-20 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10024614 | |||
| 2003-04-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10016712 | |||
| 2003-02-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10007776 | |||
| 2002-10-25 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 8021639 | |||
| 1997-10-21 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 817280 | |||
| 2002-05-01 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 761402 | |||
| 2000-06-22 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 724420 | |||
| 2000-02-10 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ODI Number: 718586 | |||
| 1998-07-01 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 605248 | |||
| 1997-09-09 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 605395 | |||
| 2000-01-04 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
ODI Number: 854700 |
0 Investigations for 1996 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette
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32 Service Alerts for 1996 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2019-11-22 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-22 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-09-18 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-09-05 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-02-15 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-05-31 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-05-31 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-05-31 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-03-15 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-12-04 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-10-23 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-10-23 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-02-22 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-01 | 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-02-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-01-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
NO TCC APPLY, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TCC SURGE, POSSIBLE P0740, P1870, OR 39 AFTER INSTALLATION OF A REMAN (SRTA) 4T60/4T60E. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-06-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-04-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-10-01 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-07-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE’S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-03-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-12-01 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-04-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT GM REMINDER. *TT INSTALL NEW LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. UPDATED 7/18/08 *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-08-01 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC’S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-04-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1996 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette
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