1997 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

9 Recalls for 1997 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette

Recall Date Component Summary
1998-04-07 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ARM CAN CONTACT A BRAKE LINE WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM MODULATOR VALVE. THIS CONTACT CAN CHAFE THE BRAKE LINE RESULTING IN A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRAKE LINE CLIP TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE. ALSO THE BRAKE LINES WILL BE INSPECTED TO ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS CONDITION AND WILL REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LINES.

2009-02-17 STEERING

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN’S “OE SOLUTIONSTM” BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

Remedy:

DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN’S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.

2008-08-11 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 THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”

Remedy:

K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

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.

2004-12-22 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 SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER-SIDE, THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT USE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER CAN OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR FROM SWITCHES AT THE DRIVER’S POSITION OR BY USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE DRIVER SHOULD TELL PASSENGERS TO USE THE SWITCH LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. THE DRIVER SHOULD USE THE OVERRIDE SWITCH TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE POWER DOOR BY CHILDREN OR BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ITS USE.
THE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON MAY 31, 2005. THE SECOND PHASE MAILING BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. PHASE 2 BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. PHASE 3 (FINAL PHASE) BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2005, TO ALL REMAINING CUSTOMERS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

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.

2001-08-21 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 (01V-067) FROM APRIL TO AUGUST 2001. ALSO 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS ASSEMBLED IN JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 2001. THESE VEHICLES HAVE INADEQUATE FRONT WELDS. IF A FRONT WELD FAILS, THE ACTUATOR CAN JAM IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION AND, WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES, IT WILL NOT BE LATCHED.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, INSTALL A NEW POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2001. 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.

2001-03-08 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE DOOR CLOSES BUT MAY NOT BE LATCHED. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN CONTINUED UNDER SAFETY RECALL 01V-264. 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.

1998-06-26 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 OF THE SPLIT BENCH SEAT IN THE SECOND AND THIRD ROWS DO NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS ON THE OUTBOARD LATCH MECHANISMS ON ALL LEFT AND RIGHT HAND REAR BUCKET SEATS IN THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW, AND TO BOTH INBOARD AND OUTBOARD LATCH MECHANISMS ON THE CENTER REAR BUCKET SEAT AND THE 40% PORTION OF THE SPLIT BENCH SEAT.

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5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 transmission
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12
2011-05-12 power options (window/door/seat/roof)
2011-05-12 engine

116 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette

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Date Component  
2006-08-29 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10166977
2006-07-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10161875
2005-12-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10144413
2005-07-18 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 10129262
2005-03-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
ODI Number: 10114483
2005-02-17 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10111721
2005-01-04 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10106720
2004-11-05 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10098319
2004-05-28 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10074421
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10069766
2004-01-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10069975
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10069438
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10069645
2004-05-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | EQUIPMENT | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10064708
2004-01-22 TIRES
ODI Number: 10055679
2004-02-19 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10053727
2004-01-09 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10052751
2003-10-24 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10044669
2003-08-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10036810
2003-04-08 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
ODI Number: 10015408
2003-03-28 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10014639
2003-03-04 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10009804
2003-02-06 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10006651
2002-12-31 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 10001707
2003-01-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
ODI Number: 10004928
2002-12-31 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10001768
2002-09-06 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 8018068
2002-10-03 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 8020118
2002-07-30 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 8015131
2002-07-09 STEERING
ODI Number: 8013570
2002-05-20 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 8010092
2002-07-11 TRAILER HITCHES
ODI Number: 8013727
2002-03-14 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ODI Number: 8005671
2002-01-22 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 8002547
2001-10-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 898392
2001-11-20 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 899328
2001-05-08 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 887696
2001-04-13 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 885842
2001-03-13 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
ODI Number: 882892
2001-03-12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 882754
2001-03-12 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 882751
2000-08-17 SEATS
ODI Number: 868061
2000-05-09 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 861669
2000-02-04 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 856241
2000-03-28 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 859322
2000-01-19 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 855131
1999-09-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 846905
1999-07-30 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 843931
1999-08-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 844644
1999-03-31 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 836358
1999-03-17 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 835941
1999-03-04 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 835458
1999-03-22 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 835073
1999-07-06 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 841652
1999-05-10 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 836729
1998-11-05 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
ODI Number: 830204
1998-11-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 830567
1998-03-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 821863
1998-02-11 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 820355
1997-07-31 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 814628
1997-07-30 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 814544
1997-07-02 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
ODI Number: 813743
1997-08-01 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 814929
1997-07-22 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 814689
1997-05-01 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
ODI Number: 811920
1996-12-05 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 805920
2001-08-21 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 785464
1999-10-17 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 783563
1999-10-17 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 783563
2002-03-06 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 759021
2002-01-05 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 756449
2001-11-27 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 754963
2001-09-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 751868
2001-07-03 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 747704
2001-06-20 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 747177
2001-05-10 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 745141
2001-05-14 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 745292
2001-04-20 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 744290
2001-04-09 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 743745
2000-09-25 TIRES | TIRES
ODI Number: 732447
2000-09-20 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 731957
2000-06-28 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 724698
2000-01-16 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 717426
1999-12-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 715594
1999-12-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 716082
1999-04-27 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 706034
1999-05-03 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 706182
1999-05-19 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 706661
1999-04-06 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 705336
1999-04-14 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 705608
1999-01-15 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 702247
1998-12-04 SEATS
ODI Number: 701113
1999-02-01 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 608174
1999-02-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 608174
1998-10-22 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 700028
1999-02-01 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 607139
1999-02-01 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 606917
2001-05-03 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 561052
2000-07-17 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
ODI Number: 553079
1999-10-21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 549150
1999-10-21 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 549150
1999-10-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 549150
1999-10-21 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
ODI Number: 549150
1999-05-20 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 545712
1998-07-08 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 537821
1998-04-06 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 533857
1998-06-01 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 533857
1998-04-06 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 533857
1998-04-06 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 533857
1998-03-30 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 533319
1998-04-08 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 534444
1998-04-08 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 534444
1998-04-08 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 534444
1998-04-08 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 534444
1998-04-08 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 534444
1997-12-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 817800
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9 Investigations for 1997 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2001-11-14 2002-04-04 STEERING
2003-04-23 2004-01-12 SUSPENSION
2002-04-04 2002-12-10 STEERING
2000-07-25 2001-10-22 STRUCTURE
2002-02-11 2002-08-02 SEAT BELTS
2003-04-23 2004-01-12 SUSPENSION:REAR
2002-11-18 2003-11-21 SEAT BELTS
2002-04-04 2002-12-10 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
2000-02-16 2001-04-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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95 Service Alerts for 1997 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.

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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.

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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.

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2014-05-09 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

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2017-02-03 200000 WHEELS

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

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2017-01-25 200000 WHEELS

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

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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

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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

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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")

2001-10-01 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

INFORMATION REGARDING PREMATURE ALUMINUM HOOD CORROSION. *YH

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")

1998-02-01 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

EXPERIENCING AM BAND RADIO INTERFERENCE WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE OPERATING OR SECONDARY IGNITION SYSTEM NOISE WITH ENGINE RUNNING. *YC

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1997-08-01 130000 VISIBILITY

SUBJECT ON POWER WINDOW “AUTO-DOWN” FEATURE INOPERATIVE. *YC

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2002-07-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE. *SC

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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 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

WATER LEAKS AT OVERHEAD CONSOLE MAP. *TT

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2002-02-20 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH LEAKING HEADLAMPS OR LENSES FALLING OFF. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2001-11-14 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

INFORMATION ON WIND NOISE FROM OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2002-04-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2002-04-01 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING POOR HEAT WITH COLD OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES AT LOW ENGINE RPM. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2002-07-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-05-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE’S INSTRUMENT PANEL. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-03-01 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE COOLANT WEEPING FROM COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR CAP. *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-06-01 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

AIR TEMPERATURE FROM HVAC OUTLETS DOES NOT CHANGE OR BLOWS COLD (REPLACE TEMPERATURE VALVE DOOR). *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-04-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) RANGE IS SHORTER THAN EXPECTED. *TW

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")

1997-03-01 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

LOSS OF HVAC MODES (ROUTE VACUUM LINE INSIDETHE FRAME RAIL). *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-10-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-08-26 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2003-03-01 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

ROOF PERFORATION. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2001-07-13 153000 SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT

SUBJECT REGARDING PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE CHEST STRAP AND THE INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BATTERY DRAIN ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2004-01-01 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) DISABLE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT VEHICLES ONLY. *TC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-05-01 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CONCERNS WITH SQUEALING AND GRINDING NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES. *YC

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")

2004-01-01 150000 SEAT BELTS

SECOND ROW SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT PASSENGERS SIDE. SIT BULLETIN 1403282. *TT

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")

2002-06-01 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CONCERNS WITH WIND NOISE AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2002-05-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WILL REVERSE ON CLOSING OR THE DOOR WILL APPEAR CLOSED, BUT THE ALARM WILL COME ON WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS MOVED OUT OF PARK. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-09-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

A METAL STUD MAY PUNCTURE THE CARPETING NEAR THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-09-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

VARIOUS POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR CONDITIONS. *YC

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1997-09-01 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

LOSS OF OWNER CUSTOMIZATION SETTINGS.

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2001-07-23 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

ON SOME VEHICLES THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE. *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")

1997-11-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF “LOOSE LUMBER” NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-11-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME MAY COMMENT ON THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM HAVING INADEQUATE RANGE OR THE SYSTEM IS INTERMITTENT/INOPERATIVE IN HOT AFTERNOON TEMPERATURES. *YC

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")

1997-01-01 183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

ENGINE NOISE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT (REMOVE ACCELERATOR CABLE RETAINING CLIPS). *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-07-01 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT WD100162 MAY EXHIBIT FUEL TANK THUD / CLUNK TYPE NOISE AUDIBLE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR DURING A BRAKING MANEUVER WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED BETWEEN 5/8 AND FULL. *TT

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")

1997-03-01 051120 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

CLICKING AND/OR SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES (ADJUST PARK BRAKE CABLE). *TW

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")

1998-04-01 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

COMMENTS THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE(S) CHATTER ON THE WINDSHIELD. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2000-12-01 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON POOR HEAT IN THE VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT LOW ENGINE RPM. THIS CONDITION IS MOST PREVALENT AT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES C (32 DEGREES F). *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2000-10-18 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING LEAKY HEADLIGHTS. *TT

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1998-08-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH IS ENGAGED. THIS CONDITION IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN ENGINE IS AROUND THE 1000-2000 RPM RANGE. THE NOISE MAY BE LODEST WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION THROUGH THIS RPM RANGE. THE MOAN NOISE MAY BE CREATED

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2000-03-01 150000 SEAT BELTS

EXCESSIVE LATERAL MOVEMENT (SIDE TO SIDE) WHEN USING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET CHILD SEATS. THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SECOND AND THIRD ROW BUCKET SEATS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1999-09-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THEIR SLIDING SIDE DOOR RATTLES AT THE TOP. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-01-01 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

INSUFFICIENT HEATER PERFORMANCE IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2004-01-01 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

POWER DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. *MR

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-03-01 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-03-01 036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

SQUEALING AND/OR GRINDING (SCRAPING) NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES (BEND ABS SPEED SENSOR BRACKET AWAY FROM ROTOR). *TW

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")

2002-12-01 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

ROOF PERFORATION. *TT

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1998-04-17 034200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

A CONDITION IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ARM CONTACTS A BRAKE LINE CONNECTED TO THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) MODULATOR VALVE WHILE THE WIPER LINKAGE ARM IS IN MOTION. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2002-04-05 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

ISSUE REGARDING EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE MOST PREVALENT IN THE SLIDING DOOR AREAS, LEFT, RIGHT OR BOTH. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2002-04-04 160000 STRUCTURE

SUBJECT REGARDING WIND NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *TT

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2002-04-01 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING POOR HEAT WITH COLD OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES AT LOW ENGINE RPM. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-02-01 022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

THUD/CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION (CHECK/REPLACE REAR SPRINGS). *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2003-01-01 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

PREMATURE ALUMINUM HOOD CORROSION / BLISTERING. *TT

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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")

2003-11-01 017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE. *TT

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")

2002-06-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS RUST FORMING AROUND THE FRONT OR REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2002-06-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT ROAD NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE AREA BEHIND THE FRONT SEATS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2002-01-07 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL 01013 AND 01059 POWER SLIDING DOORS. *TT

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")

2000-06-01 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FRONT DOOR GLASS IS SLOW OR NOISY WHEN MOVING UP OR DOWN OR THE WINDOW IS INOPERATIVE. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2001-11-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WATERLEAK CONDITIONS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-08-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

HOTLINE INFORMATION REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR SLIDING DOOR BODY AND REAR QUARTER WINDOW ITCH. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1996-12-01 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

RATTLE AT REAR OF VEHICLE OVER ROAD BUMP OR UPON CLOSING REAR LIFT GATE. *TW

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