Tank Assembly problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Two problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2000

Consumer is having problems with fuel tank collapsing. It sucks in, and gas cannot get out.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2000

Fuel tank collapsed, causing vehicle to run out of fuel, leaving my wife stranded on a nd highway in the middle of winter when she was supposed to have 1/2 tank of fuel. Dealer said it is a common problem shortly after warranty expires. Company has not issued a recall. This will cost $500 to replace. Being stranded in nd winters is very dangerous.


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