Chevrolet Venture vs Oldsmobile Silhouette
The Chevrolet Venture and the Oldsmobile Silhouette are rated the same on fuel economy: 20 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Venture | Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 284 | 113 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 17 and 3 | 10 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 55,000 miles | 58,000 miles |
| Recalls | 9 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 24 | 17 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 284 complaints for the Chevrolet Venture and 113 for the Oldsmobile Silhouette. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 9 for the Chevrolet Venture, 6 for the Oldsmobile Silhouette.