Table 1 shows 13 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (five problems).
My 1998 old Silhouette had intake manifold gasket replaced at 69, 000 miles and then 8 months at 73 000 mile my cam broke in half while I was driving at 25 to 30 mph unknown why or how much more damage is done at this time. Investigator is coming out to check what had happen . Read details...
During wet road/weather conditions power assisted steering failed. Dealership installed a water deflector plate to prevent water from contacting power steering belt. However, while traveling at approximately 25 to 30 mph in a rain storm, power steering failed, and belt for alternator slipped Read details...
Overheating/cooloing system/intake gasket failure on a 1998 oldmobile sillhoette van with a 3. 4 ltr v-6 engine. Low coolant light first came on about March 12th, 2003 during a long cross-country trip. Engine not overheating so I purchased some dex-cool to add to system. No visible leaks. Read details...