Oldsmobile Silhouette owners have reported 12 unknown or other related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common unknown or other problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's unknown or other (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
The cover for the headlight just fell off of the car. My mechanic said that moisture got into the headlight and caused the glue to fail. We had taken it in twice for this problem when the car was new.
Inoperative fuel gauge.
Engine: cam shaft broken in two and bent rods. Other: headlight switch shorted out.
Intake manifold gasket leaking at 38,000 miles. Replace by gm under warranty. Intake manifold leaking again at 70,000 miles. Needs to be replaced again. I contacted gm customer assistance and they basically said they wouldn't help me because they already paid for it once. This problem is in addition to brake cylinder problems and other coolant system problems. I also have considerable leaks in this vehicle.
I have had numerous problems with this car since I purchased it. The power sliding side door has benn repaired 2 or 3 times and still works intermittently. The headlights have been repaced once and repaired once and they now have water inside causing the lights to perform poorly. The air bag warning light was repaired at a cost of $80 due to corrosion causing the light to come on. The check engine light comes on if you drive over 100 miles then eventually goes off. Now, the major problem is that I have been told by my mechanic that I have a blown head gasket or cracked block which is causing antifreeze to leak into my oil. There is a possibility that the engine needs replaced. I noted numerous instances of blown head gaskets on gm message boards. This seems to be an ongoing problem. I contacted gm and received no offer of help. The request # given to me was 06214553. This is the 7th or 8th gm vehicle I have owned and have never had any problems. This one has been nothing but a problem. Does this classify as a "lemon"? any help would be appreciated.
Engine check light and oil light were illuminating on dashboard. After inspection of engine and oil lever there seemed to be no problem with either. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.
Contact the b. B. B. Auto line for lemon (get refund like I did). No safety defect listed in the summary.
When driving at all the component's on the dashboard came on and won't go off, and the vehicle is running rough and shuts down.
Gas guage registers over full all times. Has taken to dealer several times. The consumer states that the dealer did not pay attention to the complaint of fuel guage malfunction . Remote key malfunctions. The right side sliding door was inoperative.
Consumer mailed in a complaint form two months ago and has yet to receive an odi number.
Problem with floor carpet.
When driver's side sliding door is ajar, indicator light does not illuminate. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to repair the problem.