Oldsmobile Silhouette first generation

Oldsmobile Silhouette first generation
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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

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,933–4,945 mm
Width1,877 mm
Height1,656–1,669 mm
Wheelbase2,789 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP3.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1990–1995(FFS), CLKUP3.1 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1993–1995(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP3.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1992(FFS), CLKUP3.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 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.