2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette AWD recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette AWD; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 11 complaints, most often about tires. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #3 for number of recalls.
Problem: Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" 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.
Risk: A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.
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.
Fuel system, other — Pressure relief devicesCampaign 07E021000 · 12 Mar 2007
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
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.
Latches/locks/linkages — LatchCampaign 04V597000 · 22 Dec 2004
Problem: 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.
Risk: If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 11 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Tires4 · 36%
Structure2 · 18%
Electrical system2 · 18%
Air bags1 · 9%
Seats1 · 9%
Parking brake1 · 9%
Latches/locks/linkages1 · 9%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
My 10 year old niece attempted to open the power sliding door on the right side of our 2004 oldsmobile silhouette outside the mall. The motor was already running, in park, as i had come to pick up my daughter and niece from the mall. The door appeared to be locked since it would not open, so i pushed 'unlock' a few…
The impact of the crash of my car into the side of the other car as i was going west & he was going north,as his car kept on going, rolled over, my car was pulled nw the bumper pulled off - but the air bag did not blow, why? *tr
Almost identical circumstances as in odi 10137234. Big o tires aligned my van in oct 2005 and discovered the tread separation. Alignment was within spec, except camber or caster on the rear were 0.02 degrees out. They referend me to the dealer. At first, over the telephone, the dealership said it was due to neglet and…
2004 oldsmobile silhouette luxury. Consumer writes in regards to problems with the electrical system. *ld the consumer stated the radio, locks, sliding doors and instrument panel all malfunction. *js
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.