Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V597000 GM/POWER SLIDING DOOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 4 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
- Parking Brake 1 complaint
Of the 11 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 11 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette has an average reliability due to a few serious recalls related to steering and door locks. Complaints mainly concern tire issues, which are common but not severe, affecting overall cost-of-ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering knuckle | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| fuel pressure regulator | 70,000–110,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| power sliding door | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Transmission fluid flush
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual tire wear
- Difficulty steering
- Fuel smell in cabin
- Sliding door malfunction
- Warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.