10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 29,858 miles
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The consumer stated that the sliding door on 1999 Oldsmobile silhoutte opened while driving and ripped the tire and the rim. The back fender was damaged, and the rear bumper was bent outwards. The paint was also damaged in the areas that the door hit. Door opened several times before by itself. The owner had a hard time closing the door, which was checked before. Owner returned it to the dealer where she bought vehicle. But they could not find any problems with the door. Dealership suggested that the owner bring the van back when the door was opening. The van has not been returned since. Owner left the door alone, and did not have the door checked again. The door sometimes will not open. Owner made children get in to vehicle on the other side when the door would not open. This is was a problem for about 4 months. The owner had the vehicle towed to a dealership for repairs after the door came open and caused damage to the van.
- Clinton, MD, USA
The motor for the power sliding door broke with about 48,000 miles on the vehicle. I took it to 2 different GM dealers and was told by both service shops that it would be over $1200 for the repair an that it would not be worth repairing because they all break. Even the new ones break. I was told that a recall would be coming out because of all the problems.
- Eagle Lake, MN, USA
Passenger side power door does not stay closed. The power door closes with switch, but immediately reopens as though it bumped something. I takes almost an hour to get the power door to stay closed and that is with having to manhandle the door shut and locking the side door and disabling the power to the door.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
Sliding power door will open by itself in occasions and now it doesn't work automatically states is the module and replacement cost quoted at $1412.
- Riverview, FL, USA
Consumer complained about an automatic sliding door problem. A recall was issued in 2001, but the parts needed for repair were inferior, and the door still did not work.
- Versailles, KY, USA
While driving, the passenger side electronic sliding door begun to chime and open. The dealer made several attempts to repair the door, but there hasn't been a remedy.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
The vehicle's sliding door does not open by remote control or by the buttons on the door, it has to be opened manually, consumer wants to be sure this problem is not related to recall 01V067.
- Houston, TX, USA
Prior to any knowledge of recall notification, consumer noticed that the door of the van was stuck halfway open, vehicle was towed to dealership and consumer was informed that it would cost $1,414.14 to fix or they could remove the mechanism for $189 and the door would operate manually, consumer is requesting reimbursement stating that the dealership was aware of this recall and did not fix the vehicle accordingly which should have been at no charge.
- Houston, TX, USA
The power sliding door opened by itself while driving prior to recall notice 01V-067 and when closing it doesn't always stay shut, the door appears to be shut but as the consumer walks away the door reopens, on one occasion a child fell out of the car trying to shut the door as the driver pulled over to the shoulder, sustained bumps and bruises. Nlm
- Roscoe, IL, USA
While turning, another car ran a red light and hit consumer on passenger's side of vehicle. Upon impact, rear door flew open, and airbags did not deploy. Consumer feels this is unsafe for anyone that may be riding in the back seat.
- Levelland, TX, USA
- Orlando, FL, USA