Complaints
139
Crashes
3
Fires
4
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
Avg mileage:150,000 mi
#29 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:58,270 mi
#37 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:79,226 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Door | 14 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | — | 58,270 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 79,226 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 7 | — | — | 62,928 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 57,300 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 6 | — | — | 69,750 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 5 | — | 1 | 91,353 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 5 | — | 1 | 55,750 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — |
Structure:Body:Door
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,270
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,226
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,928
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,300
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,750
Electrical System:Wiring
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
91,353
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,750
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette has 139 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structure:Body:Door with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Top reported problems: Structure:Body:Door (14 complaints, avg 150,000 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (9 complaints, avg 58,270 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 79,226 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 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,734 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette include 3 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 9 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 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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