Three problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette based on all problems reported for the 2000 Silhouette.
Intermittent and ongoing brake problem. When applying the brakes brake pedal went to the floor, causes pulsation and extended stopping distance. Vehicle had been to the dealer on nine different occasions. Dealer replaced many parts of the abs system, but extended stopping distance recurred.
Driving on I-95 south in moderate traffic at about 30 mph when traffic slowed ahead of me. When I applied brakes, nothing happened. I applied brakes with 2 feet to the floor and no response. The crash involved the three cars in front of me with no serious injuries but it was frightening. I have read a few similar complaints of this type for 2000 and 1999 Silhouettes.
At any stop where the road is on a slight incline, the van will begin to roll backwards when the brake is released. Accordingly, you have to have your foot on the brake and gas at the same time to avoid a rollback at a stop light. Accordingly, an accident can occur if the car rolls back or too much gas is given while the break is being depressed. Gm dealer said this is normal for this model. My Ford winstar does not do this on the same hills.