Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  First Lemon I have owned - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By Terri - April 3 - 10:00 am

  I like the drive, room, features, etc. and it ends there. I have owned this van for 8 years and this is what has gone wrong above regular maintenance issues: front windshield wipers - never worked properly, power windows - have to hand pull the windows up, fuel gauge broken, heated seats died after three years, problems with automatic sliding door, tires always going flat - the list goes on and on. I spent $4,000 in fixes last year alone. The best I can get for it on trade is $1,500. Not impressed.

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  Initially skeptical - 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By bullet - March 28 - 10:00 am

  Upon purchasing the Olds I began to get sweaty palms thinking that I was going to have quality problems. Most reviews had the Honda or Chrysler as the van to purchase and also the common public opinion that Japanese imports are made better. However I just liked the look and ride of the Olds. And I have not been dissappointed in anyway. This van has been a superior vehicle in everyway.

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  Pleasant ride - 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By AZmutants - March 24 - 2:00 am

  Weve had this minivan for about 3 years now and have had only one minor problem with a sticking brake. Otherwise, no other warranty work required. It rides smooth and has nice acceleration for a minivan. Definitely more spacious than many of the other brands.

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  Great Van - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By Mark Hart - March 4 - 10:00 am

  Have owned this van for over 2 years. No problems at all, except for automatic sliding door that was re- called and fix promptly by dealer. Good gas mileage for a large vehicle. I would buy another. Its a shame GM is dropping the OLDS nameplate.

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  2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette - 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By vanowner - February 13 - 10:23 pm

  Besdies the usual, I transport 6-7 adults with luggage 4-6 times a year so rear seat headroom is very important to me. The 24 mpg that I have been getting has been excellent for the size of the vehicle. My costs were only wear and tear and recommended maintenance, except for an intake gasket related to the cooling system that apparently is a weak feature in GM cars. Replacing that cost $1,000 when I was out of town on a trip. This has been a very comfortable, efficient, reliable road vehicle.

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  New Trans Every 3500? - 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By bluetwinkie - February 1 - 3:00 pm

  I didnt have this car at 3500 miles when others lost transmissions, but I have had it at 60k (lost again). Now I hear I need to fix it again (jarring gears). I included traction control problems last time. I did not run it hard (I drive like grandma on purpose) but it did not solve this $4000 later. It runs quiet and smooth sometimes, but I cant put off a transmission repair for complications failure would have - seen elsewhere. It was in the shop a long time despite being partially covered by a plan and monitored for that. They damaged some other features while fixing it at an approved GM dealership (i.e. driver seat warmer).