Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the carburetor (two problems).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Oldsmobile Silhouette


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

Inoperative fuel gauge   Read details...

The Carburetor problem

Consumer advised that the lower intake manifold gasket continously leaks. Had current gasket replaced at 59k miles and gasket is now leaking. The dealer advised problem may be due to gasket's current torque specification, but can not torque any tighter or will break manifold. Ts   Read details...

The Fuel Injection problem

Consumer stated the intake gasket that fits around fuel injection is failing due to leaking. Took to dealer and dealer indicated can't get parts and general motors has failed to produce this part.   Read details...


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