Table 1 shows twelve common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (nine problems).
Repeated intake manifold gasket leak / failure - had to replace twice in less than 100,000 miles - first time at just over 36,000 miles. Never owned a car where I had to replace an intake manifold gasket once, let alone twice and virtually every car my family has owned has been maintained and Read details...
Vehicle started overheating on short trips to the store(1-2 miles). Thought the problem was the thermostat however when taken to mechanic found out that it was the intake manifold that has leaking and had to be replaced. Read details...
I was driving in town when a car pulled out of a parking spot right in front of me giving me two feet to stop at 25 mph. I stopped but my brakes blew. Total failure of two brakes. The engine. According to your complaints I might have a gasket to replace because I have a coolant light on and it Read details...