Oldsmobile Silhouette first generation

The Oldsmobile Silhouette first generation (1990–1996): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 4 versions in the United States.
Model codes: U-body, GMT199 · Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Wikipedia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,933–4,945 mm |
| Width | 1,877 mm |
| Height | 1,656–1,669 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,789 mm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
231 complaints for model years 1990–1996. 14 crashes · 13 fires · 20 injuries · 3 deaths
- Seat belts 40
- Body and structure 26
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 4 versions of the Oldsmobile Silhouette first generation
United States 4 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 3.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1990–1995(FFS), CLKUP | 3.1 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1993–1995(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1992(FFS), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





