10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 37,742 miles
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The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The right passenger door was repaired on January 7, 2002 per recall 01V067000 latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch. The recall repair did not correct the failure and the right sliding door will not lock or latch. The manuafacturer was notified and was advised that the time alloted for a second repair had expired due to the vehicles mileage. The failure mileage was 34,694 and the current mileage was 128,382.
- Elkridge , MD, USA
: the contact stated there was a recall for the automatic sliding door. The manufacturer recall number is 01013. The NHTSA recall # is 01V264000, the repair was performed in March of 2003. The sliding door failed to stay latched after the recall work was performed by the dealership. The door would not open automatically or close completely. The dealer is willing to assist after the contact pays for the diagnostic fee.
- Newburgh, IN, USA
Consumer sliding door only works manually, driver seat does not have either manual or electronic control. The power window on the drivers side was replaced.
- Altoona, PA, USA
Consumer experienced problems getting recall repair work completed on his 1998 Oldsmobile van. Dealership took too long to perform recall 04V597000 regarding the interior handle to open the power sliding door. Consumer will take chances with the faulty doors in hopes that no one will get injured.
- Sagniaw, MI, USA
Recall campaign 01V067000 concerning power sliding door. The automatic door would intermittently open by itself while driving. Dealer was not notified at this time.
- Millbrook, AL, USA
The sliding door sensor which made the door retract if there was an object in its passage way malfunctioned. The door slid shut, pining consumer's left hand in the door. Consumer hands sustained soft tissue damage, but didn't break. In addition the warning chime did not activate to inform the consumer the door was closing. Dealer replaced door lock sensors.
- Salem, IL, USA
The right side sliding door does not latch properly. Intermittently the door will open on its own. Also ABS traction control light stays on.
- Mount Airy, NC, USA
Received notice #01V067000; took vehicle to dealer. Repairs done on sliding door. Originally had problem, repaired before recall. Problem after recall was like before, not working properly, but getting worse. Recall repairs were done a week ago.
- Jamison, PA, USA
Passenger's side door opened without prior warning. Dealership was aware of problem. The vehicle had no power when accelerating due to computer problem. The sliding door opened while driveing. The vehicle had been to the dealer a number of times for various problems. This vehicle was not safe to drive.
- Grayslake, IL, USA
Ignition will work on erratic basis. When consumer goes out to start vehicle, ignition will fail to start vehicle. Dealership has refused service, and a cause for this defect could not be determined. There was thumping in rear periodically when brakes are applied. Hood possibly could open while driving. There was recall 01V-067 on sliding door possibly opening while driveing.
- Henderson, NV, USA
On a random basis there is a thumping noise coming from brake system. Dealership has refused service. Cause of defect has not been determined. Ignition locks up periodically. The hood hits bumper and possibly could open while driving. There was recall 01V-067 on sliding power door. It could possibly open while driveing.
- Henderson, NV, USA
Intermittently driver's door locks and unlocks on its own. The dealer has replaced the door module. Manufacturer has been notified.
- Fairfield Glade, TN, USA
Power sliding door does not function properly. Door closes and re-opens or closes but does not latch.
- Sandwich, MA, USA
- Brasil, IN, USA