Complaints
186
Crashes
11
Fires
4
Injuries
21
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:58,486 mi
#213 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:54,629 mi
#313 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
Avg mileage:60,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 14 | — | — | 58,486 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 13 | — | — | 54,629 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 13 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 12 | — | — | 72,138 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 11 | 1 | — | 82,111 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 9 | — | 1 | 56,905 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 8 | — | — | 84,132 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 5 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 2 | — | — | — |
Engine & Cooling
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,486
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,629
Structure:Body:Door
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
Automatic Transmission
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,138
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,111
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,905
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,132
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette has 186 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (14 complaints, avg 58,486 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (13 complaints, avg 54,629 mi); Structure:Body:Door (13 complaints, avg 60,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 63,977 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette include 11 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 21 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine & cooling) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Oldsmobile Silhouette reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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