Oldsmobile Silhouette owners have reported 29 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension wheel bearing (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension hub (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The contact stated that the vehicle makes a clunking noise when the brakes are applied. The gm dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing the front wheel bearings replaced. The VIN and purchase date were unknown. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The contact stated that both front hubs were replaced. One year later, the front driver's side hub assembly failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 170,000. Read details...
Tires are worn on inside, there are deep almost to the cord indentations or separations. Tire wear due to bad front-end alignment. The tires were worn in the inside almost to the cord intentions or separations and the edges of the steel belts were exposed. Read details...
Driving along street @ 30 mph lost control of the vehicle. Parked vehicle at home contacted dealer and had vehicle towed to service center. Read details...
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...