Oldsmobile Problems & Recalls: Models and Years to Avoid

Models

Alero1999–2004 · 1,955 complaintsAvoid: 2000, 1999, 2001 Intrigue1998–2002 · 1,138 complaintsAvoid: 1998, 1999 Silhouette1995–2004 · 785 complaintsAvoid: 1998, 1999, 2000 Aurora1995–2003 · 779 complaintsAvoid: 1995, 1997, 2001 Bravada1996–2004 · 726 complaintsAvoid: 2002, 1997, 1998 Cutlass1995–1999 · 610 complaintsAvoid: 1998, 1995 881995–1999 · 551 complaintsAvoid: 1998 Achieva1995–1998 · 260 complaintsNo years flagged Cutlass Supreme1995–1997 · 167 complaintsAvoid: 1995 Ciera1995–1996 · 117 complaintsNo years flagged 981995–1998 · 97 complaintsNo years flagged

Oldsmobile model years to avoid

1995 Oldsmobile Aurora5.2× complaints · fuel system
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue3.4× complaints · steering
2002 Oldsmobile Bravada3.3× complaints · transmission
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette3.0× complaints · engine
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette2.6× complaints · engine
2000 Oldsmobile Alero2.5× complaints · brake
1997 Oldsmobile Aurora2.2× complaints · fuel system
1999 Oldsmobile Alero2.2× complaints · brake
2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette2.1× complaints · engine

Latest Oldsmobile recalls

1997–2004 Buick Regal, 2000–2004 Chevrolet Impala and 4 more: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeOct 26, 2015 · 15V-701 · 1,003,556 vehicles
2000–2005 Chevrolet Impala, 1997–2003 Chevrolet Malibu and 6 more: electrical system – ignitionJul 3, 2014 · 14V-400 · 5,877,718 vehicles
1997–2003 Buick Regal, 2000–2003 Chevrolet Impala and 4 more: engine and engine coolingApr 8, 2009 · 09V-116 · 1,497,516 vehicles
2000–2002 Chevrolet Blazer, 2000–2001 GMC Jimmy and 1 more: exterior lighting – switchMay 21, 2008 · 08V-231 · 5,862 vehicles
2004 Buick Rainier, 2003–2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 3 more: exterior lighting – turn signalMay 5, 2005 · 05V-198 · 286,478 vehicles
1997–2005 Chevrolet Venture, 1997–2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette and 2 more: latches/locks/linkages – latchDec 22, 2004 · 04V-597 · 717,302 vehicles
2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero and 1 more: vehicle speed control – accelerator pedalNov 1, 2004 · 04V-528 · 92,863 vehicles
2004 Buick Rainier, 2002–2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 3 more: exterior lighting – brake lightsNov 1, 2004 · 04V-527 · 871,473 vehicles

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Frequently asked questions

Which Oldsmobile model years should you avoid?

By owner complaints compared at the same age, the worst Oldsmobile model years include the 1995 Aurora, the 1998 Intrigue, the 2002 Bravada, the 1998 Silhouette and the 1999 Silhouette.

How many Oldsmobile recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 74 recalls for Oldsmobile vehicles from 1995 onward, the latest on October 26, 2015. See the latest Oldsmobile recalls.

What Oldsmobile model gets the most complaints?

In the last ten model years, the Alero has drawn the most complaints (0) — partly because it is one of the brand's best sellers. Compare years on the Oldsmobile Alero page.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.