1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Body, Seats & Latches
Body, Seats & Latches leads by volume: 12 of 46 complaints (26%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | vs. 1995 Special Purpose Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,450 | 3,300 | 3,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 18 | 19 | 19 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–17 / 21–23 | 17 / 24 | 16 / 23 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 494 | 468 | 468 | |
| Complaints filed | 46 | 20 | 104 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 2 | 9 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 0 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Body, Seats & Latches: 12 of 46 NHTSA complaints (26%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette get?
EPA rates it 18 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
EPA estimates $3,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 3-spd | 6 | 3.1L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles | 17 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (low) | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles | 15 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (high) | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES · Campaign 96V015000 · Jan 25, 1996
Defect: 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.
Consequence: VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES · Campaign 95V048000 · Mar 22, 1995
Defect: IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE OPERATION INCREASING BRAKING DISTANCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.