Most common 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
Share of the 46 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Oldsmobile Silhouette complaints by model year
Best Silhouette years: 2004, 1996, 2003. Years to avoid: 1998, 1999, 2000, 1997. Compare all years →
1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls (2)
Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from August 1991 through July 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Improperly manufactured brake pedal arm causes the brake pedal arm to fracture during braking.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all suspect brake pedal assemblies.
What 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette owners say
Body & structure
Exterior door handles on passenger's and driver's sides broke. Consumer has no access to into the vehicle, only access available is the sliding, dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem. No warranty, repairs at owner's expense. Provide further information.
Exterior door handles broke on both passenger and driver side. The vehicle is not used for anything other than as a passenger/family van. The handles simply broke, thereby disallowing access to the vehicle other than through the sliding door.
Engine & cooling
1995 Oldsmobile silhoutte... While driving on the expressway going about 45-55 MPH van lost power and control of steering etc had to coast to side of roadhas happened about 6-10 times since then have had checked no known cause. Van sliding door will not close completely light says it's opened. Has opened on it's own. While on incline and backing up brakes make a clicking sound. Steering colume clicks when turning to back up when first started. Passenger window does not work. Inside handles are detaching from the door on both sides. The pin that connects the gear shift to the steering column is always coming out. Please help me with theses problems. I have never received a recall notice and am not sure if one exist.
The driver's seat will not lock in place, seat is able to move back and forth while driving. Dealer notified. The consumer states that he has kids that used the seat, and has no cooperation from the dealer. Per invoice, the vehicle is also experiencing the following; the service engine soon light is on for the throttle position sensor (stalls & surges)-needs to replace the EGR valve, the coolant is leaking at the upper plenum, and the exhaust manifold is cracked.
Air bags
The consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 30 MPH. This caused a chain reaction, resulting in the consumer's vehicle crashing into a vehicle in front. Upon impact, the driver's side air bag deployed. The driver sustained a right upper contusion and a sprained neck. The driver also suffered back pains and hearing problems. The horn was also stuck, when the air bag(s) deployed. This was a 3 car accident. The consumer requested that the manufacturer whom installed the air bag(s), investigate the vehicle's air bag system.
Transmission replaced 3 times, first time May 1998, failed nov 1998, replaced under warranty, failed again May 2003, out of warranty at 117,000 miles
1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 21 / 18 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette a good car?
Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Silhouette rates average: 34% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Silhouette at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
The body & structure — 8 complaints, 17% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body › door. Next are the engine & cooling (7) and air bags (5).
How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette, the most recent from January 23, 1996 (cooling unit and lines). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Oldsmobile Silhouette?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 1996 and 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1998, 1999, 2000 and 1997. See the full Oldsmobile Silhouette years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 91,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.