Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Oldsmobile Silhouette


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

Since April 2004 intermittently, while driving without any warning the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own, the consumer pressed the brake pedal to stop but nothing happened. The dealership replaced the cable accelerator, computer module and the sensor. Please provide further.   Read details...

The Brake Foundation Components problem

Low brake fluid light appeared on dashboard, brake pedal went all the way down to the floor. Dealership was aware of problem.   Read details...

The Brake Sensor problem

Abs and traction control stopped working and right front bearing defective. Wheel would have fallen off and braking was very hard. Would have caused an accident, injury, and/or death if continued to be driven before repair. Right front wheel hub bearing w/ abs sensor had to be replaced.   Read details...


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