Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

• 

  GM Should Go Bankrupt! - 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By Bryan - February 3 - 6:23 pm

  This car was OK for a few months and then a long string of small failures started. Then recently the intake manifold gasket failed and almost destroyed the engine. GM has known about these bad gaskets for years and told no one. The service department secretary diagnosed my problem as soon as I walked in. The recall for the 3.4L engine would cost more than GM has in the bank, thats why they wont do it. I hope they never sell another vehicle!

• 

  Fun when not in shop. - 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By Jayson - October 30 - 3:50 am

  I own a 1999 Olds Silhouette that I purchased new. Since I have had the vehicle, it has been in the shop for: 1. Tire tread seperation - $50 2. Transmission work - $1200 3. Intake manifold leak - $713 I have 48,000 miles on the vehicle now.

• 

  Olds Silhouette GLS (1999) - 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By DEG - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Vehicle include trailer towing package that provides additional engine and transmission cooling. It is very comfortable on long trips (12 hours) because of the leather seat with lumbar control. Trip back to the shop were primarily for electrical malfunctions (locks, power sliding door, etc.). Only back to the shop 2 times in 3 years. Load leveling very useful on trips with the family with a full load of luggage and people. Engine performed well with 5 people and luggage traveling 800 miles in one day. Also traveled 500 miles before filling tank again. Good gas mileage.

• 

  A few problems, but overall good car - 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By Susan - August 24 - 11:53 pm

  We had this car for nearly 4 years and just traded it in yesterday. Had a few problems along the way... A/C went out 20,00 miles after the expiration of the 60,000 mile warranty ($850 repair), intermittent problems with the power door not working, and for a while, the horn would sound when it was raining without being bumped or anything! They never figured out why but after some inkering with the electrical system by the deal service department, the problem seemed to have resolved. The front cupholder was rather flimsily designed and came out a few times (causing quite a mess!)

• 

  Ready to buy a 2004 - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By Bones - August 11 - 2:00 am

  Easy to drive. My wife drives it as much as I do. Great for traveling with four back seats removed (I am retired). Wish we had the dual air/heat system. We live in the northeast and cold air comes in around the front doors where the latches are. My wife actually covers her arms with a blanket on cold days.

• 

  powerful van - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By lovethevan - April 28 - 11:50 am

  I purchased this van used it was nice and loaded leather captain seats vcr very comfortable and stylish. Had some front end work sensors replaced, back shock problems driver window recall on sliding side door head gasket leakage cylinder head going radiator coolant problems. was told not to repair but trade in for another vehicle. i do not want to get rid of this van. I love driving it. The gas mileage could be better.

• 

  Timely Demise - 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By Moe - December 26 - 11:03 am

  The van is now showing its age with having to replace the front wheel hub assemblies on both sides (very expensive). The wiring to the hubs has corroded and therefore had to be replaced (costly). The interior is flooding due to improper drainage of condensation of the A/C unit. The power of the engine is very limited compared to the imports. Have also had to replace the rear wiper motor, contacts to the power sliding doors, rear window motors. The headlight assemblies both leak considerably, causing the halogen lamps to need replacing more than necessary.

• 

  Last GM I Will Own - 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By Sal - August 14 - 2:50 pm

  I bought my Oldsmobile Silhouette new in 01. It needed a new transmission in 04 at 37,000 miles. GM covered all of the costs. Then my van began having electrical problems in 05 which still are not completely resolved. Also, it has at least one recall every 18-24 months. My other vehicle is an Acura bought new in 01. It has only been in the shop for oil changes, with twice as many miles. Detroit still cant get it right. I was considering Cadillac, I must be crazy.

• 

  Served Us Well - 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By KentGA - May 9 - 12:13 am

  Now have 168,000 miles on it and needed to replace a front wheel bearing recently. Still original tranny, at least since 83000 miles when I bought it. Going to sell it soon before I begin to put more money in it. Really have not had to put much in it besides the well documented problem of a leaking oil/coolant gasket. Has been the best van I have had (Chrysler, Ford are the others).

• 

  Olds Silhouette a fine car - 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  By stanfell - April 6 - 7:06 am

  No repairs necessary other than regular scheduled maintenance and brakes at 30K (average life)