1998 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette

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10 Recalls for 1998 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.

1998-06-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE (1) A BROKEN SHIFT CABLE FITTING OR (2) LOOSE SHIFT LINKAGE. CONSEQUENTLY, MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER TO A ‘PARK’ POSITION MAY NOT SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION TO ‘PARK’.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SELECTOR CABLE.

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15 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1998 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 power options (window/door/seat/roof)
2011-05-12 electrical/battery
2011-05-12 power options (window/door/seat/roof)
2011-05-12 fuel system
2011-05-12 computer controls
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)
2011-05-12 paint
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 paint
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 engine

180 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1998 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette

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Date Component  
2005-07-19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10132393
2012-07-19 STEERING
ODI Number: 10466669
2012-01-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10442808
2011-03-01 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10386019
2011-01-14 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10376717
2010-04-19 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10326388
2009-08-17 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10280652
2009-04-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10266634
2008-12-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10250868
2008-09-11 TIRES
ODI Number: 10241839
2008-05-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10228077
2007-12-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10210764
2006-09-23 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10169042
2006-03-10 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10152386
2006-01-13 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 10147729
2006-01-06 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
ODI Number: 10147125
2006-01-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10147117
2005-12-26 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 10146070
2005-11-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10143888
2005-10-18 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10141033
2005-10-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10140546
2005-09-30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10138289
2005-08-12 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10133475
2005-08-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10132593
2005-08-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10132564
2005-07-19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10132393
2005-05-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10122616
2005-04-14 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ODI Number: 10117877
2005-04-27 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10119235
2005-04-12 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10117792
2005-02-09 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10111213
2005-08-19 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10106865
2004-12-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10105032
2004-11-03 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10101151
2004-11-04 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10099390
2004-10-06 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10095467
2004-09-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10090876
2004-10-04 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 10093560
2004-08-27 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10089861
2004-08-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
ODI Number: 10087306
2004-08-12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
ODI Number: 10082113
2004-06-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 10079610
2004-06-03 STEERING:COLUMN
ODI Number: 10075678
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10071255
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10070041
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10069851
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10069195
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10069512
2004-03-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10064123
2004-03-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10062639
2004-04-29 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 10065041
2004-03-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10064186
2004-01-12 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ODI Number: 10053838
2004-02-19 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10051974
2003-11-20 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
ODI Number: 10048391
2003-10-31 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10045225
2004-01-27 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10046110
2003-10-05 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
ODI Number: 10041276
2003-07-31 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10031715
2003-07-18 AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10028576
2003-07-17 TIRES:TREAD/BELT | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10029515
2003-06-04 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10022364
2003-05-28 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10020638
2003-04-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
ODI Number: 10014077
2003-04-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10016236
2003-03-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10010319
2003-02-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10005842
2003-02-26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10008118
2003-02-11 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10005688
2003-01-17 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 10004169
2003-01-13 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10002618
2003-01-15 SEATS
ODI Number: 10002764
2003-01-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10003457
2003-01-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10002156
2003-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10002712
2000-06-26 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS | STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 9000930
2002-12-03 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 8023643
2002-12-27 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | SEATS
ODI Number: 10000607
2002-11-01 SEATS
ODI Number: 8022041
2002-08-07 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 8015767
2002-09-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 8019798
2002-09-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 8019786
2002-06-19 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
ODI Number: 8012144
2002-05-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 8009887
2002-06-18 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 8012050
2002-02-20 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 8004272
2002-04-29 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 8008730
2002-02-21 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 8004337
2002-01-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 8002034
2002-01-11 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 8002033
2003-04-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10016400
2004-08-04 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10086200
2001-06-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 890098
2001-05-14 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 888111
2001-04-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 886511
2001-05-07 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 887631
2001-04-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
ODI Number: 886436
2001-04-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
ODI Number: 886435
2001-04-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
ODI Number: 886434
2001-04-23 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 886427
2001-06-26 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 891214
2001-02-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 879988
2001-03-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 882816
2001-01-16 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 878235
2000-09-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 870477
2000-09-21 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 871178
2000-05-02 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 861239
2000-03-07 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
ODI Number: 858056
1999-09-20 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 848089
1999-09-02 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 846431
1999-07-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 842977
1999-06-23 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 840874
1999-05-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 837659
1999-04-20 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 836891
1999-06-11 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 839470
1999-05-06 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 837575
1999-06-08 SEATS
ODI Number: 837560
1998-12-17 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 832394
1998-12-08 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 831981
1998-12-08 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
ODI Number: 831968
1998-11-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 829910
1998-07-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 825274
1998-08-12 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 826620
1998-09-08 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 827690
1998-08-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 826824
1998-08-10 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 826457
1998-07-21 SEATS
ODI Number: 825670
1998-03-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 821442
1998-03-23 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 822052
2000-03-22 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 784579
1999-08-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 782043
1998-10-06 SEATS
ODI Number: 780741
2002-11-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 769851
2002-08-13 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 765570
2002-09-25 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 767710
2002-06-25 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 763443
2002-01-21 AIR BAGS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 757143
2001-11-26 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 754949
2001-11-01 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | TIRES
ODI Number: 753975
2001-07-23 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 748966
2001-07-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 748484
2001-06-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 747127
2001-05-11 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 745193
2000-12-28 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 738426
2000-09-28 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 732747
2000-09-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 731603
2000-08-05 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
ODI Number: 726718
2000-02-15 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 718797
1999-10-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 712728
1999-08-18 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 710156
1999-01-17 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 702308
1999-02-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 607988
1999-02-01 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 607234
1999-02-01 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 606854
2002-06-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ODI Number: 566145
2002-03-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 564690
2002-03-15 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 564690
2002-03-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 564690
2001-06-28 EQUIPMENT
ODI Number: 561817
2001-06-28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 561817
2001-06-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 561817
2001-05-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 561321
2001-05-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 561321
2001-05-23 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 561321
2001-05-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
ODI Number: 561321
2001-04-09 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 560723
2000-05-22 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 552330
2000-05-22 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 552330
2000-04-26 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 551981
2000-02-23 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
ODI Number: 551054
2000-01-10 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 550315
1999-01-25 SEATS
ODI Number: 543581
1999-01-25 SEATS
ODI Number: 543581
1998-07-27 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 539024
1998-05-21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 535926
1998-06-03 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 536623
1998-03-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 533375
1998-01-02 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 527658
1998-01-27 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 529020
1998-01-06 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 527816
Is the government investigating the safety of your vehicle? Find out here.

10 Investigations for 1998 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2002-11-18 2003-04-09 SUSPENSION
2000-07-25 2001-10-22 STRUCTURE
2002-11-18 2003-04-09 SUSPENSION:REAR
2003-04-23 2004-01-12 SUSPENSION:REAR
2002-02-11 2002-08-02 SEAT BELTS
2002-11-18 2003-11-21 SEAT BELTS
2000-11-03 2001-01-11 AIR BAGS
2000-02-16 2001-04-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2003-04-23 2004-01-12 SUSPENSION
2004-09-17 2004-12-22 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

91 Service Alerts for 1998 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")

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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")

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

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

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

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 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

WATER LEAKS AT OVERHEAD CONSOLE MAP. *TT

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

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")

1999-04-28 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *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")

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")

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")

2003-07-01 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRE HARNESS MAY BE STRETCHED, OR THE PCS MAY NOT BE ORIENTED IN THE SAME POSITION, AFTER INSTALLING A SERVICE REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. GM TECH LINK. *TT

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

1998-08-01 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

98008(B) VLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN. YD.

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")

1999-05-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

REVISED CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN REGARDING POWER SLIDING DOOR OPERATION. *TT

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 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

LOSS OF OWNER CUSTOMIZATION SETTINGS.

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

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")

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")

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

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

1999-04-01 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

CERTAIN U VANS EQUIPPED WITH GEN II POWER SLIDING DOORS AND WITHIN CERTAIN VIN BREAKPOINTS MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE POWER SLIDING DOOR. *TT

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

2001-08-01 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE STEPS 13 AND 15 OF THE EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPEED VARIATION DIAGNOSTIC TABLES (C1225, C1226, C1227, C1228) IN THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SUBSECTION OF THE SERVICE MANUAL. *TT

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

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

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

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 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *MJS

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")

1998-06-30 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES RELOCATING THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY TO A PROTECTED AREA TO PREVENT SLUSHY SNOW FROM BEING DRAWN INTO THE VEHICLE FUEL SYSTEM. *TT

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

1998-02-01 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

RELOCATION OF EVAPORTATIVE EMISSION VENT SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT WATER FROM BEING DRAWN THROUGH EVAP SYSTEM. *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")

2002-12-01 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")

2000-09-01 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNS CHALKY OR IS DULL IN COLOR. *TT

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

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")

2008-06-01 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER R

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

VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS SUCH AS A NO START, ENGINE MISS OR ROUGH IDLE. *YC

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

2008-11-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

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

2008-11-01 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

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

2008-11-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

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

1999-08-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *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

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

1998-12-01 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

COMPLAINTS OF INOPERATIVE POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR. *YC

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")

2003-01-01 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

PREMATURE ALUMINUM HOOD CORROSION / BLISTERING. *TT

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

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

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

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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

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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

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2002-01-07 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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

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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

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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

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2000-01-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A LACK OF PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN HOT HUMID WEATHER. *TT

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2001-11-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WATERLEAK CONDITIONS. *TT

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