Three problems related to engine 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.
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. The gaskets are plastic and will fail from 30,000 - 70,000 miles. Our vehicle had 53088 miles at the time. It is difficult to consider buying "american" when the product and support from the american company is so poor.
2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette occasionally dies while driving. Doesn't matter whether it is at 20 mph or 70 mph. It has been in the shop 15 times over the last 2 1/2 years for the same recurring problem. 2 different dealerships have replaced components from this car to try to correct. Has not corrected the situation.
There was a problem with the engine, however the dealer was unable to determine the problem.