Tank Assembly Problems of Oldsmobile Silhouette

The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle released a strong fuel odor and the contact noticed sparks coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who located the failure at the fuel tank. The mechanic advised the contact that the muffler did not have a heat shield cover. This caused the failure and sparks, which core a hole in the fuel tank. The fuel tank would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 150,000.

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The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The contact stated that the vehicle made a loud banging noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the noise was coming from the brakes. Repairs were made to the entire braking system, but the noise continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they determined that the fuel system was the cause of the failure. The dealer stated that it was not a safety concern because the issue was common in some fuel tanks. The failure and current mileages were less than 70,000. Updated 01/07/09. Updated 01/08/09.

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While driving vehicle, it didn't have any speed. While sitting in vehicle, vehicle exploded with flames coming from driver's side. Also, consumer stated muffler burnt hole in gas tank. Contacted dealer and dealer bought vehicle back. Consumer stated service engine light would also illuminate when the vehicle would lose power, mechanics found a hole in the muffler had burned a hole in the plastic gas tank.

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Consumer is having problems with fuel tank collapsing. It sucks in, and gas cannot get out.

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Fuel tank collapsed, causing vehicle to run out of fuel, leaving my wife stranded on a nd highway in the middle of winter when she was supposed to have 1/2 tank of fuel. Dealer said it is a common problem shortly after warranty expires. Company has not issued a recall. This will cost $500 to replace. Being stranded in nd winters is very dangerous.

When vehicle is half or full gas can be heard splashing in vehicle. Full tank was replaced, but problem returned.

Cylinder in the fuel tank was leaking , causing vehicle to lose power, resulting in a minor collision. Dealer has replaced the the gas tank.