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2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Steering | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 17, 200909E005000 | SteeringA BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E005000
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| Aug 11, 200808E050000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsWITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08E050000
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| Mar 12, 200707E021000 | Fuel system, other: storage tank assemblyFUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E021000
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| Dec 22, 200404V597000 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors latchIF 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 04V597000
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| Aug 9, 200202V222000 | Air bags: frontalPIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE… DetailsHide details for campaign 02V222000
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Owner complaints by component39
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 5 | 13 |
| Wheels | 4 | 10 |
| Equipment | 4 | 10 |
| Structure | 3 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 8 |
| Power train | 3 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 8 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 8 |
| Engine | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 5 |
| Visibility | 2 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 5 |
| Suspension | 2 | 5 |
| Other | 1 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 3 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine
“T-boned crossing a 4way due to view obstruction. Other person hit us at 60 miles per hr. Air bags deployed approx. 10 seconds after initial impact. *tr”
- Engine
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile silhouette. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was restarted and operated as normal.”
- Structure
“Flomaton, ala. (ap) - a van crossed the median of a highway in southern alabama and collided with a pickup truck, killing six people and injuring three others in a crash local authorities described as one of the worst…”
Other Oldsmobile Silhouette model years
- 20041 recall11 complaints
- 20032 recalls36 complaints
- 20022 recalls57 complaints
- 20016 recalls78 complaints
- 20005 recalls114 complaints
Other Oldsmobile models
2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The most recent, 09E005000 (reported February 17, 2009), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 39 filed with NHTSA (13%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.