Table 1 shows eight common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (seven problems).
2000 olds Silhouette 1 owner with 43000 miles, intake manifold leaking coolant, had to have it replaced before coolant in oil damaged engine beyond repair, also noisy lifters. Discovered this is very common problem with gm ignoring a defect in the gasket/design of engine. Consumer pays price. Read details...
I was no the freeway and there is a lot of construction so there is no where to pull over the car got really hot. I was trying to get off the freeway as I was going on the off ramp the car temp all the sudden went red then engine had stopped. I had my girls in the car. They where very scared. Read details...
2000 Silhouette van - 1ghdx03e7yd215216 - leaked dexcool from a faulty lower intake gasket and shorted out plugs. Repair cost approximately 700 usd. Upon research and advice from our auto mechanic, this is a very common issue with these vehicles however gm refuses to issue a recall. Read details...