- Worst Model Year:
- 1999
- Worst Complaint:
- intake manifold gasket failure
Here are the Oldsmobile Silhouettes that have the most problems reported over the last 12 years.
The 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 1999 Silhouette for intake manifold gasket failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the Silhouette
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#1: intake manifold gasket failure on the 1999 Silhouette
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#2: rough shifting through gears on the 2001 Silhouette
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#3: overheating on the 1999 Silhouette
Latest Owner Complaints About the Silhouette
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car overheats -- 2000 Silhouette:
Within days of purchase the vehicle overheated. Mechanic said the thermostat had to be replaced, did that. Over heated. Said the system had to be bled, did that. Over heated. Said the radiator had to be replaced, did that. Over heated. Said a gasket of some kind was a frequent problem in this ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2000 Silhouette owners.
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car dies and won't restart -- 2000 Silhouette:
Wire runs from right rear of the ignition module (Under the coil pack) down the back side of the engine through the exhaust manifold (That's the problem) and to the rear crankshaft position sensor. This van has two crankshaft sensors. One under the harmonic balancer and the one behind the engine ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2000 Silhouette owners.
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shifts real hard into gears -- 2000 Silhouette:
cheap gm transmissions aint worth anything its going to cost 1620 thats a lot of money i wont buy GM AGAIN Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2000 Silhouette owners.
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overheating -- 1999 Silhouette:
Have had this vehicle since it was 14 miles old. The first time the head gasket went out, it was in warranty so the dealer fixed it. Within the last month and a half, had the radiator replaced, water pump, for the second time, and thermostat. Now it is still overheating and my mechanic found ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 4 times by other 1999 Silhouette owners.
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windows will not go up or down -- 2000 Silhouette:
I really cant get mean with this van, because it does have over 450,000 miles with original motor and transmission.but besides the window motors this van has been the best car that i have ever owned. Was first my mom's var when she did day care and she got it with 45,000 miles on the van,well ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 2000 Silhouette owners.