10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,250 miles

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problem #4

Nov 152003

Silhouette 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 126,000 miles
The consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 30 mph. This caused a chain reaction, resulting in the consumer's vehicle crashing into a vehicle in front. Upon impact, the driver's side air bag deployed. The driver sustained a right upper contusion and a sprained neck. The driver also suffered back pains and hearing problems. The horn was also stuck, when the air bag(s) deployed. This was a 3 car accident. The consumer requested that the manufacturer whom installed the air bag(s), investigate the vehicle's air bag system.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #3

May 151998

Silhouette

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,000 miles
Transmission replaced 3 times, first time May 1998, failed Nov 1998, replaced under warranty, failed again May 2003, out of warranty at 117,000 miles

- Seattle, WA, USA

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problem #2

Sep 242002

(reported on)

Silhouette

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer started vehicle and within seconds the air bag deployed. GM refuses to look at the vehicle. Consumer received bruises to the right cornie and eardrum.

- N. Port, FL, USA

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problem #1

Nov 161998

(reported on)

Silhouette

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air bags light keeps coming on and off intermittently, causing loss of protection, which could result in injuries. Dealer has replaced almost entire airbag system, cannot determine defect.

- Greendale, WI, USA

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