Suspension Related Problems of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension lower control arm (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Oldsmobile Silhouette


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Our 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette has had numerous issues. The issues are placed in a close chronological order. All events have occurred after 50k miles with the exception of the power door locks. The dealer took care of all recalls. The power door locks intermittently lock and unlock.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

Lower control arm bushings on both sides are worn/not functioning. The vehicle only has 50k miles and under 4 years old. The vehicle has not suffered any accidents, nor has it been abused.   Read details...

The Suspension problem

While driving at speeds of 55mph and over vehicle would start to sway. Hard to maintain when it happened. Would start to slow down. Weather was clear and dry. Been to dealership twice for problem. Mechanic could not locate cause of swaying problem.   Read details...


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