1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• Silhouette 2WD · 3.1L · FWD · 3-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.

• 99I003000: SEATS

  THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BUCKET SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM LOWER BOLTS CAN LOOSEN. A LOOSE BOLT COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK, RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK FALLING REARWARD.

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN OR REPLACE THE BOLTS AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. THIS POLICY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 30, 2002.

  Reported June 8, 1999. View on NHTSA

• 97V058000: STRUCTURE

  VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE…

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.

  Reported April 8, 1997. View on NHTSA

• 92V012000: STRUCTURE:BODY

  THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED DURING CERTAIN LOAD FORCES ASSOCIATED WITH A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201.

  Remedy: REPLACE THE CURRENT UPPER GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WITH A REDESIGNED UPPER GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WHICH INCORPORATES A POSITIVE LATCH TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.

  Reported January 28, 1992. View on NHTSA

• 91V046000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

  A RIGHT HAND SEAT/SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE SECOND ROW LEFT HAND SEAT POSITION (DIRECTLY BEHIND DRIVER).

  Remedy: REPLACE SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY.

  Reported March 15, 1991. View on NHTSA

• 89V164000: SEATS

  THE REAR MODULAR SEAT FRAME HOLD-DOWN HOOKS MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED PULL FORCE AT THE REAR SET ANCHORAGE.

  Remedy: REPLACE REAR HOLD DOWN HOOKS AND PIVOT RIVETS WITH HEAT TREATED HARDWARE.

  Reported October 2, 1989. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data

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  1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette

  Gasoline

  3.1L 6-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
  18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

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