1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 35 complaints for the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 16% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The headlamps on this vehicle and the chevrolet and pontiac equivilants fill with water or get moisture in them. This causes the headlights to short out. Both headlights have failed on two occasions and one headlight at present on my vehicle. Voss village has said they have seen this problem on numerous occasions. Danielle garwin of GM oldsmobile said that GM is aware of the problem, but have not corrected the situation on vehicles they are currently manufacturing.
Both front headlamp lenses have popped off while driving, causing the lamps to burn out. I understand this is a comman problem, a design defect, and replacements ought to be forthcoming.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette
- Engine 33 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints
- Latches & locks 15 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints
Lighting problems in other years
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