Pontiac G5 vs Oldsmobile Silhouette
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Pontiac G5 | Oldsmobile Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 513 | 1,277 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2010 | 1990–2004 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 1999 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 69 | 65 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 27 |
| Injuries reported | 42 | 73 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24.2% | 13.3% |
Pontiac G5 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
132
25.7%
Steering
96
18.7%
Electrical System
81
15.8%
Airbags
69
13.5%
Engine & Cooling
20
3.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
3.9%
Brakes
19
3.7%
Lights
15
2.9%
Oldsmobile Silhouette by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
179
14.0%
Body & Structure
120
9.4%
Lights
93
7.3%
Electrical System
86
6.7%
Brakes
86
6.7%
Steering
78
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
76
6.0%
Doors, Latches & Locks
74
5.8%