1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
The Oldsmobile Silhouette is a minivan manufactured by General Motors for model years 1990–2004 over two generations.
Production ended when General Motors discontinued its Oldsmobile brand in 2004. GM continued to market badge-engineered variants of the U-body minivans, the Saturn Relay and the Buick Terraza for MY2005.
Background
General Motors' first attempt at producing a minivan to compete with the Chrysler minivans, the rear wheel drive, truck-based Chevrolet Astro and its twin, the GMC Safari failed to compete strongly against Chrysler's dominance in the minivan market in the 1980s. The 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette and its sibling models, sold more successfully than the Astro/Safari predecessors.
First shown to the public in 1986, the Pontiac Trans Sport concept car featured futuristic styling, individually removable bucket seats with built-in stereo speakers, a gull-wing rear passenger door and extensive use of glass including a glass-paneled roof.
The Trans Sport was approved for production without the gullwing door and the glass roof. Chevrolet and Oldsmobile received production vehicles based on the Trans Sport with the Lumina APV and Silhouette respectively. While the Pontiac Trans Sport was targeted at sport- and style-oriented buyers, the Lumina was the value offering and the Silhouette targeted premium markets, competing with the Chrysler Town & Country.
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Common 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette problems
The Oldsmobile Silhouette, a minivan built by General Motors for model years 1990 to 2004, has been known to have several common problems based on complaints from owners.
- Overheating: The 1999 and 2000 Silhouette models have also experienced overheating issues, with 67% of the owners reporting this problem in both years. Overheating can be caused by various factors, such as a faulty water pump, a leaking radiator, or a damaged thermostat.
- Transmission Problems: Transmission issues have been reported by 45% of the owners, with problems such as hard shifting into gears and transmission failure. These issues can lead to difficulty driving and may require costly repairs.
- Interior Issues: Interior problems have been reported by 40% of the owners, with issues such as window regulators and guides wearing out, causing windows to function improperly.
- Rear Light Socket Plate Failure: This issue can cause the rear lights to malfunction, which can be a safety hazard.
- High-Pressure Power Steering Hose Leaks: This issue can lead to fluid leaks, potentially causing power steering failure.
- Vibration Driving Above 40 mph: This issue has been reported by some owners, with the cause potentially being related to the CV joints.
- Water Pump Leaks: This issue can cause overheating and coolant leaks, requiring replacement of the water pump.
- Temperature Gauge Fluctuations: This issue can indicate problems with the thermostat or cooling system, potentially leading to overheating.
- Radiator Coolant Loss: This issue can be caused by various factors, such as hairline fractures in the radiator or a faulty thermostat, and may require the use of sealant to plug any leaks.
These common problems with the Oldsmobile Silhouette can lead to costly repairs and inconvenience for owners. It is essential to address these issues promptly to prevent further damage and ensure the safety of the vehicle.
How reliable is the Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average Oldsmobile score is 3.73 while the Silhouette comes in at 3.
Why won't my Oldsmobile Silhouette start?
The most common reasons an Oldsmobile Silhouette won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
When did they stop making Oldsmobile Silhouette?
2004
The Oldsmobile Silhouette is a minivan manufactured by General Motors for model years 1990–2004 over two generations. Production ended when General Motors discontinued its Oldsmobile brand in 2004.
How big is the gas tank on the Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 25.0 gal |
|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Oldsmobile Silhouette problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Structure problems
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
The NHTSA has received 155 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette vehicles.
2016-07-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-09
- VIN: 1GHDX03EXXD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR WON'T START UNLESS YOU WIGGLE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. CAN DIE AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.
2015-07-12
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-10
- VIN: 1GHDX03E0XD
- Components: POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY PLACE AT WORSHIP WHEN A FRIEND TOLD ME I HAD NO BACKUP LIGHTS. I WENT STRAIGHT TO THE AUTO SUPPLY STORE. REPLACING THE BULBS DID NOT WORK. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I WENT ELSEWHERE. SAME STORY. WENT TO THE HE TRANSMISSION STORE. THEY SAID MY TRANSMISSION WAS GOING OUT AND IT WOULD COST ME $1897.00 TO FIX IT. TWO LITTLE BULBS. THAT WAS A YEAR AGO AND I'M STILL DRIVING IT. I TRY TO BACK INTO SPACES SO I DON'T HAVE TO BACK OUT. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID TO REPLACE THE WIRING ASSEMBLY WOULD COST MORE THAN THE CAR IS WORTH. AND THE SEAT BELT CLICKS IN BUT SOMETIMES SLIPS OUT IF I STOP QUICKLY IF SOMEONE CUTS ME OFF. NOT GOOD AT ALL.THE POWER TRAIN IS ERRATIC AT BEST. I WONDER IF I'M GOING TO MAKE IT HOME QUITE A LOT AND I AM DISABLED. IT SHUDDERS WHEN IT STARTS OUT, MAKING IT DANGEROUS IN TIGHT DRIVING SITUATIONS(CHICAGO).IT SLIDES OR SLIPS. I'VE BEEN TOLD TIME AND TIME THERE'S NOTHING WRONG. BUT WHEN YOU TELL A CAR TO GO, IT SHOULD GO...ITS NOT SUPPOSED TO ACT LIKE A STUBBORN DUMB MULE! AND THE DOORS QUIT WORKING AS DID THE AC AND IT EATS TIRES EVEN THOUGH ITS ALIGNED AND BALANCED. I FIXED THE SHOWER WITH 25 YEAR SILICONE. I DIDN'T NEED MY HAIR WASHED WHILE I DROVE. ITS ONLY 15 YEARS OLD AND HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF AND ITS A PIECE OF JUNK. A VERY EXPENSIVE PIECE OF JUNK. COOLANT LOW ALWAYS STAYS ON AND IT ISN'T. GAS GAUGE IS ALWAYS EMPTY WHEN YOU FILL IT AND FULL IF ITS EMPTY. I TELL HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE BY HOW MANY MILES I'VE GONE DIVIDED INTO HOW MANY GALS OF GAS I PURCHASED. KEEP THE BOOKS OR WALK!!!!! GARBAGE. CAR!!!!!!!!!
2015-07-12
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-09
- VIN: 1GHDX03E0XD
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE ENGINE. THE COOLANT LOW LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN THOUGH IT ISN'T.. HAVE HAD IT CHECKED. THEY SAID ITS ALL OK. THEN I READ THESE COMPLAINTS. WHY AREN'T THEY BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A DEFECT!!!!! ITS THEIR DEFECT, NOT OURS. WE DIDN'T SIGN UP FOR $1200 IN REPAIRS OR MORE!!! ARE YOU GETTING PAID TO SIT THERE AND JUST PUT THESE UP HERE TO APPEASE US? NO WONDER THIS NATION IS GOING YOU KNOW WHERE IN A BASKET. LACK OF INTEGRITY. MY BRAKES ALSO BOTH WENT OUT COMPLETELY WHEN SOMEONE GAVE ME LESS THAN A FOOT TO STOP WHEN THEY PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT DOWNTOWN. NO ACCIDENT BUT COMPLETELY BLEW MY BRAKE. THIS ALSO SEEMS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE POINT IN THIS SO CALLED VEHICLE. THE ENGINE DOES WHAT IT WANTS WHEN IT WANTS. IT MOANS AND SHUDDERS WHEN IT TAKES OFF..KIND OF LIKE ME WHEN I GET UP IN THE MORNING. COULD KILL ME THOUGH. AIRBAG LIGHT CAN'T DECIDE IF IT ALIVE OR NOT. ONE HEADLIGHT IS FROSTED.WILL COST $325.00 TO FIX IT. WHO HAS THIS MONEY??!!THAT IS HALF OF MY MONTHS INCOME!!!!!!!!!ARE YOU CRAZY????? AND NO, THERE IS NO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WHERE I LIVE. SEAT BELTS DON'T WORK RIGHT.DANGER!!! BODY IS RUSTING. DOORLOCKS LOCK ME OUT ALL THE TIME. WINDOW DON'T WORK.DANGZER!!!! I LIVE WHERE THERE'S LOTS OF WATER.. BACK WIPER QUIT. BACK LIGHTS QUIT. FUEL GAUGE QUIT..MAKES ME WANT TO QUIT. :( HOW CAN THEY GET AWAY WITH THE MAJOR SAFETY ITEMS..HOW????!!!!! PLEASE TELL ME. I NEED TO KNOW. THIS HEAP OF JUNK NEEDS TO LAST ME AT LEAST 20..YES TWENTY MORE YEARS.:(
2015-01-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-14
- VIN: 1GHDX03E0XD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN WHEN A CAR PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME GIVING ME TWO FEET TO STOP AT 25 MPH. I STOPPED BUT MY BRAKES BLEW. TOTAL FAILURE OF TWO BRAKES. THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO YOUR COMPLAINTS I MIGHT HAVE A GASKET TO REPLACE BECAUSE I HAVE A COOLANT LIGHT ON AND IT DOESN'T NEED ANY. THE REPAIRMAN SAID I NEEDED A NEW SENSOR. HMMM. ELECTRICAL. FUEL GAUGE IS INOPERABLE. COOLANT LIGHT WRONG. AIRBAG LIGHTS CAN'T MAKE UP THEIR MIND IF THEY WORK OR NOT. THE CAR LOCKS ME OUT REPEATEDLY. THE POWER WINDOWS WON'T WORK..DANGEROUS HERE WITH ALL THE RIVERS AND WATERWAYS. THE SLIDING DOORS DON'T WORK. NONE OF THE POWER CONTROLS IN THE KEY FOB WORK(YES, I CHECKED THE BATTERY). OH..AND IT HAS A INDOOR SHOWER WHEN IT RAINS. ROOF FAILURE, FAULT IN DESIGN. COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME IF PAST SERVICE BULLETINS I JUST FOUND ON YOUR SITE STILL PERTAIN? THERE ARE MANY FOR THIS VEHICLE AND ITS ISSUES. PLEASE ADVISE. THANK YOU. *TR
2011-10-20
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-10-20
- VIN: 1GHDX03E2XD
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: COULD NOT ENGAGE DRIVE GEAR BUT WOULD ENGAGE IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AND REVERSE. *TR
2011-05-20
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-17
- VIN: 1GHDX03E1XD
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE GEAR AND IT FAILED TO MOVE FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE SHIFT CABLE BACK IN PLACE AND SHIFT INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE AUTOMATIC TRANS AXLE RANGE SELECTOR CABLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,430.
2010-09-04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-03
- VIN: 1GHDX03E7XD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
- Summary: LEFT SIDE BRAKE / TAIL LIGHT MELTS. BULB BASE MELTS THEN CAUSES AN OPEN SHORT. BULB HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. LAST 3 TO 4 MONTHS BEFORE FAILURE (MELTED BASE) AND BULB REPLACEMENT. IT ALSO CAUSES THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) TO SHOW AN INTERMITTENT FAULT OR BE INOPERATIVE. *TR
2010-04-23
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-01
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GHDX03EXXD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I AM IN ARMY & WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ONE MORNING AT 5:30 AM MY VAN SLOWLY STARTED ACCELERATING THE MORE I PRESSED THE BRAKE THE FASTER THE VAN WENT, BY THE TIME I REACHED THE STREET THE VAN WAS UP TO 50 MPH I WAS AFRAID SO I CALL MY HUSBAND, TOLD HIM THE SITUATION & THE STREET I WAS TRAVELING, HE WAS ON THE WAY. BY THEN I WAS UP TO 60-65 MPH, I CALLED 911 STATED THE SITUATION, ASKING FOR HELP & TO HAVE SOMEONE ON THE PHONE JUST IN CASE. I ALMOST HIT A BUS, LOOKING AHEAD A FEW BLOCKS I SAW BACK-TO-BACK TRAFFIC STARTING TO BUILD-UP, I DID NOT WANT TO HURT MYSELF OR ANYONE ELSE, THEN GOING 65-70 MPH I LOOKED OVER AND SAW A PARK I TURNED THE VAN INTO THE PARK & TO STOP IT I DECIDED TO CRASH THE VAN INTO A TREE. I TURNED TOWARD THE TREE AND JUMPED OUT; THE VAN CRUSHED INTO THE SIDE OF THE TREE & CONTINUED TO KEEP GOING. I RAN AFTER IT AS I SAW THE VAN JUMP THE CURB AND GOING 70MPH TOWARDS THE ROW OF HOMES ACROSS THE STREET CRUSHED INTO A TREE HEAD ON. THE VAN ENGINE AFTER ALL THAT CONTINUED TO ROAR AS IF TRYING TO KEEP GOING. I FLAGGED DOWN A VAN AND RECALLED THE POLICE TO LET THEM KNOW WHERE THE VAN HAD STOPPED. WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME & TURNED THE VAN OFF I WAS TOLD THE VAN HAD BEEN ON FIRE IT WAS TRYING TO STOP ITSELF BUT WAS BEING OVER POWERED, THE TOW GUY CAME & TOWED THE VAN AWAY. THIS IS A BLESSING KNOW ONE WAS HURT, BUT SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS, & FOR THE AUTO COMPANY NOT TO INVESTIGATE IS A TRAGEDY. WHAT ARE THEY SAYING NUMEROUS PEOPLE WILL HAVE TO DIE, BEFORE THEY WILL ADMIT THERE MAYBE A PROBLEM? JUST TO SAVE MONEY IF THAT IS THE CASE SHAME ON THEM? I AM HERE BY GRACE, BUT I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK OF THOSE POSSIBLY IN THE SAME SITUATION BUT NOT ALIVE TO TELL THEIR STORY. IF THIS IS WHAT IS HAPPENING GOD BLESS THE ROADS WE DRIVE ON THAT THE NEXT PERSON MIGHT THINK TO DO WHAT I DID. THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME POSTS MY STORY. *TR
2010-04-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-04-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GHDX03E3XD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: JUST PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF INTERIOR VENTS. TURNED OFF VAN GOT OUT AND FLAMES STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE AND CONTENTS. NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. MILES HIGH BUT NOT ACTUAL,REPLACED MOTOR WITH 80,000 MILE MOTOR WHEN WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. NEWER ENGINE CAME FROM ANOTHER OLDS SILHOUETTE THAT HAD A DASH FIRE. *TR
2009-12-16
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-16
- VIN: 1GHDX03E2XD
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Summary: LEFT BRAKE KEEPS GOING OUT. UPON REPLACING NOTICE THAT THE CONTACTS ARE GETTING COVERED UP BY MELTING PLASTIC. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULB NUMEROUS TIME AND EVEN REPLACED THE CIRCUIT BOARD. STILL THE BULBS KEEP MELTING. THIS HAS STARTED IN MID JUNE OF 2008. I AM AT THE POINT NOW OF DRIVING WITHOUT A LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT. *TR
2009-11-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-12-14
- VIN: 1GHDX03E8XD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Summary: BRAKE LIGHT PLUG INS ARE MELTING AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT WORK. *TR
2009-10-19
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-13
- VIN: 1GHDX03E0XD
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE RIGHT PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WOULD AUTOMATICALLY OPEN PARTIALLY, AND THEN CLOSE. IF A PASSENGER ATTEMPTS TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, HE OR SHE MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL NUMBERS 01V264000 & 04V597000 ( LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH). THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURES. THE DEALER STATED THAT TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY A DIAGNOSTICS FEE OF $125.00. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,326. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 112,000.
2008-10-22
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-10-12
- VIN: 1GHDX03E1XD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: REPEATED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK / FAILURE - HAD TO REPLACE TWICE IN LESS THAN 100,000 MILES - FIRST TIME AT JUST OVER 36,000 MILES. NEVER OWNED A CAR WHERE I HAD TO REPLACE AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ONCE, LET ALONE TWICE AND VIRTUALLY EVERY CAR MY FAMILY HAS OWNED HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND DRIVEN OVER 100,000 MILES. SEARCHING THE INTERNET YOU SEE THE GM 3.4 LITER ENGINE IN 1999 ERA THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT/PROBLEM. ALSO THE ORIGINAL OLDSMOBILE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS ENGINE. THERE IS ALSO A LAWSUIT WWW.DEXCOOLSETTLEMENT.COM SHOWING HOW PREVALENT THIS ISSUE IS - YET GM REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT IS A DEFECT AND TAKE CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS AND VEHICLE OWNERS BY REPAIRING THESE VEHICLES AND CHANGING THE GASKET DESIGN. IT WAS BAD ENOUGH HAVING TO SPEND CLOSE TO $500 TO REPAIR THIS ON MY OLDSMOBILE WITH JUST OVER 36,000 MILES ON IT, NOW I AM TOLD TO PAY CLOSE TO $1,000 TO HAVE IT REPLACED AGAIN! GM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INSISTS THERE IS NO DEFECT, THERE IS NOTHING ABNORMAL ABOUT THIS THAT REQUIRES ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION OR "ASSISTANCE" FROM GM. THEY FURTHER CLAIM GM ENGINEERS HAVE REVIEWED THE INCOMING DATA TO CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AND THERE IS NO PROBLEM / NO TREND WITH INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS ON THE 3.4 LITER ENGINE - THAT CAN NOT BE THE TRUTH. THIS IS NOT A NORMAL WEAR ITEM, AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE AND IF NOT, GM SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND REPLACE IT FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS. OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM HAVE HAD ENGINE SEIZURES AND SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEMS BECAUSE THEY DID NOT NOTICE OR CATCH THE PROBLEM SOON ENOUGH AND COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE OIL CAUSED ENGINE SEIZURE AND/OR OVERHEATING. ORIGINAL PROBLEM WAS FEBRUARY 2003, PROBLEM HAS RE-OCCURRED OCTOBER 2008 SO CLEARLY GM DID NOTHING TO CHANGE THE GASKET DESIGN AND DOES NOT EVEN STAND BEHIND THEIR SERVICE / REPLACEMENT PARTS. *TR
2007-12-14
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-13
- VIN: 1GHDX03E0XD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE ACCELERATOR CABLE SNAPPED WHILE PULLING OUT OF A STOP SIGN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC LEADING TO LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. THIS ALMOST LED TO THE CAR GETTING REAR ENDED. QUICK THINKING BY MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING, ENABLED HER TO GET INTO THE LEFT TURN LANE, CUT ACROSS INCOMING TRAFFIC AND THEN DRIVE OVER THE CURB AND INTO A VACANT LOT TO AVOID BEING STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD DURING RUSH HOUR. THIS DAMAGED THE FRONT WHEELS, SCRAPED THE UNDERCARRIAGE AREA AND KNOCKED THE FRONT WHEELS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE CABLE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT APPEARS THIS MAY BE A POTENTIAL DESIGN DEFECT SINCE THE CABLE MAY BE RUBBING AGAINST THE HOUSING AS IT EXITS THE FIREWALL AND CONNECTS TO THE PEDAL LINKAGE. THE CABLE WAS FRAYED SUGGESTING IT WAS RUBBING AGAINST SOMETHING. *TR
2007-08-01
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-01
- VIN: 1GHDX03E3XD
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
- Summary: ON MY 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILLOETTE THE HEADLIGHTS (LEFT & RIGHT) LEAK VERY BAD. AFTER DRIVING IN THE RAIN I MAY HAVE A INCH OF WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF MY HEADLIGHTS. BECAUSE OF THIS THE HEAT & MOISTURE HAVE DISCOLLERED THE PLASTIC LENSES ON THE HEADLIGHTS NOW MAKING IT HARD TO SE AT NIGHT, AND THE BULB HAVE TO BE REPLACED ABOUT EVERY MONTH OR SO. NO ACCIDENTS HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THIS PROBLEM YET!*JB
2007-02-08
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-01
- VIN: 1GHDX03E0XD
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT COVERS HAVE CLOUDED AND BECOME HAZY DUE TO SUN EXPOSURE OVER TIME. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILITY ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. IN MY OPINION THIS PROBLEM WILL CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO BE DIMMER THAN WHAT IS CONSIDERED A SAFE LEVEL OF BRIGHTNESS. *JB
2007-01-24
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-18
- VIN: 1GHDX03E3XD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE BROUGHT HE 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE TO DEALER IN COSTA MESA, CA FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PLUG BOOTHS MELTED, AND THAT THE SPARK PLUGS, AND PLUG WIRES MELTED AS WELL, AND THE HEAD GASKET FAILING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD SINCE SHE NEVER GOT ANY PRIOR WARNING ABOUT THE FAILURES ON HER VEHICLE. *AK
2006-09-21
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-05
- VIN: 1GHDX03E1XD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING ON SHORT TRIPS TO THE STORE(1-2 MILES). THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS THE THERMOSTAT HOWEVER WHEN TAKEN TO MECHANIC FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT HAS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I CALLED OLDSMOBILE REF TO THE PROBLEM TO INQUIRE ABOUT TSB # 030601010 OR 030601010B AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAD NEVER BEEN A BULLETIN. *JB
2006-07-19
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-01
- VIN: 1GHDX03E3XD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: ON TWO OCCASIONS IN 2005, WE HAD INCIDENCES OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WE OWN A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINIVAN AND IN GENERAL IT HAS BEEN A TROUBLE-FREE VEHICLE. IT IS WELL-MAINTAINED BY THE CHEVROLET-OLDSMOBILE DEALER. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND EASING INTO A PARKING PLACE WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHEN ABOUT 5 FEET FROM A CAR PARKED IN FRONT OF HER, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. SINCE SHE HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE SHE MANAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE HITTING IT. ABOUT A MONTH LATER, I WAS EASING THE CAR INTO OUR GARAGE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND AS I APPROACHED RACKS AT THE BACK OF THE GARAGE, THE TIRES SQUEALED FORWARD BUT SINCE I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE I MANAGED TO STOP BEFORE HITTING THE RACK. I MEASURED THE DISTANCE FROM THE TIRE MARKS ON THE GARAGE FLOOR AND DETERMINED THAT THE BUMPER WAS ABOUT 3 FEET FROM THE RACK WHEN THE TIRES SPUN. IF I OR MY WIFE HAD PUSHED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ACCIDENTALLY, WE COULD NOT HAVE POSSIBLY STOPPED IN TIME TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. I AM A RETIRED MECHANICAL ENGINEER AND I CAN ASSURE THAT THIS INFORMATION IS CORRECT. IN BOTH CASES WE WERE USING OUR RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE ACCELERATION OCCURRED. WE SUSPECT THE CRUISE CONTROL WHICH WAS ACTIVATED IN BOTH CASES. WE HAVE SINCE BEEN CAREFUL TO KEEP IT DEACTIVATED. BECAUSE OF THE TIRE STREAKS ON THE GARAGE FLOOR, I CAN PROVE THAT I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AT THE TIME OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WE HAVE NOT HAD A RECURRENCE SINCE WE HAVE KEPT THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATED. *NM
2005-08-19
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-24
- VIN: 1GHDX03E7XD
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MOTOR HAD FALLEN DOWN.*MR THE DISCOVERED THE CRADLE BOLT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS GONE. THE CONSUMER UNSCREWED THE DRIVERS BOLT AND SAW THAT IT CONTAINED RUST. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT COVER THE COST BECAUSE THEY STATED IT HAD BEEN TAMPERED WITH BEFORE THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE OUTER TIE RODS AND HUB BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. *JB
2005-08-15
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-11
- VIN: 1GHDX03E5XD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: DT: 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. ON AUGUST 11, 2005 THE CONSUMER WAS SMELLING GAS; HE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE RUSTED. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE FUEL LINES CRUMBLED IN HIS HANDS. ALL OF THE METAL FUEL LINES FOR THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SMELL WAS THE ONLY INDICATOR. HE CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD FIRST THEN CRAWLED UNDER THE CAR AND SAW IT WAS LEAKING GAS. *AK
2005-08-10
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-01
- VIN: 1GHDX03E3XD
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. THE TAIL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. HAS TWO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GM , THE OTHER VEHICLE IS A 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED AND WILL NOT WORK ANYMORE. SHE HAS TO TURN THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON TO LET PEOPLE KNOW WHEN SHE TRYING TO STOP. SHE HAS HEARD ABOUT SEVERAL OTHER 1999 -2000 MODELS THAT HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THESE VEHICLES ARE USED AS TAXI VEHICLES . THEY HAVE TO BE RIGHT BECAUSE THEY ARE HAULING PASSENGERS. THE PONTIAC WAS PURCHASED TWO YEARS AGO, AND IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THE OLDSMOBILE WAS PURCHASED FOUR MONTHS AGO AND TAIL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED SINCE PURCHASING IT. *AK
2005-07-26
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-26
- VIN: 1GHDX03E8XD
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: DT: 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.*AK
2005-07-10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-25
- VIN: 1GHDX03E0XD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: LEAK IN THE DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET , WHICH HAS BEEN DIRETLY RELATED TO ENGINE FAILURE,WHICH I NOW HAVE WITH MY 1999 OLDS SILOUETTE - COST TO REPLACE ENGINE - $4,500 - HAVING COLLANT LEAK INTO THE OIL CAN NOT BE GOOD FOR ANY ENGINE! GM WILL NOT OWN PROBLEM
2005-05-06
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-01-15
- VIN: 1GHDX03E4XD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VEHICLE OVERHEATED ON CONGESTED HIGHWAY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING OF ANY PROBLEM. MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE AT 45,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A COST OF $831 WITH THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE ENGINE MAY SEIZE AT ANY TIME DUE TO COOLANT/OIL CONTMINATION. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED WITH NEW GM DESIGN AND NEW INSTALLATION PROCEEDURE. I HAVE RETAINED THE OLD PARTS.
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
2009-02-17
- Manufacturer: DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONSTM" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
- Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
2008-08-11
- Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
2007-03-12
- Manufacturer: DELPHI
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
- Summary: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
- Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
2004-12-22
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A PASSENGER USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.
- Consequence: IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER-SIDE, THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT USE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER CAN OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR FROM SWITCHES AT THE DRIVER'S POSITION OR BY USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE DRIVER SHOULD TELL PASSENGERS TO USE THE SWITCH LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. THE DRIVER SHOULD USE THE OVERRIDE SWITCH TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE POWER DOOR BY CHILDREN OR BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ITS USE. THE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON MAY 31, 2005. THE SECOND PHASE MAILING BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. PHASE 2 BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. PHASE 3 (FINAL PHASE) BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2005, TO ALL REMAINING CUSTOMERS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
2001-08-21
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1997-2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA/TRANSPORT, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS THAT WERE SERVICED IN CAMPAIGN 01013 (01V-067) FROM APRIL TO AUGUST 2001. ALSO 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA, AND OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS ASSEMBLED IN JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 2001. THESE VEHICLES HAVE INADEQUATE FRONT WELDS. IF A FRONT WELD FAILS, THE ACTUATOR CAN JAM IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION AND, WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES, IT WILL NOT BE LATCHED.
- Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE. AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, INSTALL A NEW POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
2001-03-08
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE DOOR CLOSES BUT MAY NOT BE LATCHED. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE.
- Consequence: AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UN-LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN CONTINUED UNDER SAFETY RECALL 01V-264. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
1999-04-12
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS. THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT FRONT LOWER INSULATOR TO CRADLE CENTER METAL SLEEVE IS COLLAPSED, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD IN THE JOINT. IF THE CLAMP LOAD IS REDUCED OR LOST, THE BOLT CAN BE LOST OR BROKEN AND THE JOINT CAN SEPARATE.
- Consequence: IF NOT REPAIRED, SEPARATION OF THE OPPOSITE SIDE JOINT COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT LOWER CRADLE-TO-SUSPENSION INSULATORS AND THE ATTACHING BOLTS.
Negative 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette car reviews
Positive 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette car reviews
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I was fortunate enough to purchase this mini-van brand new in August 1999, thanks to the guidance of a wonderful salesperson. Instead of opting for a driver's side electrical seat, he suggested a different Shilloute model that was perfect for my needs. It had a spacious three-passenger middle seat and room for three more in the back, as well as a towing package and rear audio and air heat controls. My wife and I were thrilled with the amount of space it provided for our family. The towing package also included self-leveling rear shocks, which were incredibly useful. Additionally, the air compressor was a great feature that allowed us to fill up almost anything, including our own tires if needed. Our neighbor, who happens to be a Porsche salesman, even mentioned how all of his mechanics swore by the 3.4L engine of GM.
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Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience with your Olds Silhouette Premiere. It sounds like you have had a great experience with it! I appreciate your detailed comparison to other minivans you have owned for your company vehicles. It's great to hear that the gas mileage is good and that the interior is quiet on the highway. It's also impressive that you have only needed regular maintenance like new tires, brakes, and oil changes. Based on your positive experience, I would definitely recommend this van to anyone looking for a spacious and comfortable ride. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts! Best regards, [Your Name]
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I've loved it from the start. My kids love the LCD player and game hook-ups. It's great for trips! The car rides smoothly, handles great and is very roomy. I haven't had any major problems at all. I would definitely buy one again!
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I bought this van 2 months ago used and I absolutely love it! It's a 1999 premiere edition and it's been a great addition to our family. The only issue we've had is that the auxiliary inputs for the TV aren't working, but the VCP works perfectly fine. Unfortunately, it's quite expensive to repair those inputs, costing up to $500.00. However, the kids are always entertained on long trips thanks to the TV/VCP and we've even taken it on a road trip from Washington to California without any problems. The ride is incredibly smooth and comfortable. While the gas mileage isn't the best at around 20mpg, it's still a great minivan overall!
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Purchased used at 58000 kms. You'll love the comfortable ride, great suspension, and spacious interior!
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Are you having problems with your 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Jayme Glover 2024-11-17
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my 1999 Olds Silhouette that I purchased new. Unfortunately, I've had to take it to the shop a few times for some repairs. These include tire tread separation which cost $50, transmission work which cost $1200, and an intake manifold leak which cost $713. Currently, the vehicle has 48,000 miles on it. Thanks for listening!
Arvid Connelly 2024-06-27
No repairs necessary other than regular scheduled maintenance and brakes at 30K (average life)