Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Table 1 shows seven common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (three problems).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Oldsmobile Silhouette


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette

The Tank Assembly problem

The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The contact stated that the vehicle made a loud banging noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the noise was coming from the brakes. Repairs were made to the entire braking system, but the noise continued.   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

As I was accelerating into the fast lane on a freeway in diamond bar CA the accelerator cable broke and the motor did not slow down. The brakes were not working properly and it was like stepping on a brick. They barely responded. I made it to an off-ramp, shifted into neutral.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Vehicle dripping fuel from fuel line under vehicle. When fuel line was inspected to find cause it began spraying fuel at the catalytic converter potentially causing a fire. Fuel line was corroded through from the outside. Fuel lines needed to be replaced due to severe corrosion.   Read details...


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