Transmission Failure Problems of Oldsmobile Silhouette

Transmission failure-three times in as many years also electrical problems with rear lights and also intake manifold leaking. Both window switches failed. Passenger front wheel hub had to be replaced.

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After reading the other complaints on power train, auto transmission I noticed all the same issues. We too experienced heavy jerking over the last two years at intermittent times and reported to the dealer who could not repeat the occurrence and took no action. Dreher holloway. At 48,000 miles, the transmission failed and the dealer closest to the incident, merrimack street garage, recommended replacement, not repair. Rental car and repair, almost $4000. Gm is not covering the cost or admitting any ownership of the problem. Dreher holloway is no longer an olds dealer. They did a "30,000 mile gm service plus service on the transmission, that provides extended trouble free service". That was $400 wasted. Is this acceptable performance?.

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Door would not latch when driving. No power to open door. Also, left front wheel censor malfunctioned for abs traction control/ transmission failed, and intake manifold leak.

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My 1999 olds Silhouette van has experienced a second transmission failure. The first with 35k miles, and the second one 27k miles later. I have researched numerous other complaints with this same type of gm transmission indicating transmission failures. This is unacceptable. Gm is trying to pass it off as an unusual misfortune on my behalf. Further investigation into these failures is needed for the consumer safety and vehicle reliability. I should not be having to put a third transmission into a 4 year old vehicle.

Transmission totally failed at about 45,000 miles. Car was being driven up a small hill and it sounded like the transmission fell out. Was unable to go more than 20 mph to drive to safety. Dealer had vehicle for 1 week. Transmission was totally overhauled. At the time, a mechanic at the dealer mentioned that gm was aware that this model and year Silhouette had a history of this type of problem. That repair was over $1,000. Car again had the problem at 75,000 miles - conveniently when the warranty ran out but despite numerous attempts, the dealer could not replicate the problem. The car will run fine for about 25 miles and then transmission will begin to whine and will jerk when shifting up through the gears. When the car is parked the problem will then not return until the car is driven again for some time.

Transmission failed Dec. 2000. Replaced by dealer. Failed again 1,000 miles later. Repaired by dealer. 8000 miles later engine light came on-dealer said was transmission problem, would not repair -out of warranty. This been a persistent problem, which started on warranty. Contacted Oldsmobile to put me in contact with local factory rep. Told they would not give me the number and that I was out of warranty and on my own.

Although I only reported six problems there are more just not enough room on the form. The windshiel cracked while being washed right after we purchased it. The seal still leaks over the passenger side. Both motors had to be replaced on the power windows. It was still under warranty so they were replaced. The transmission failed and also was replaced under warranty. The wiper motor had to be replaced. Not under warranty. Both the passenger and drivers side doors do not open from the outside. The power window on the drivers side is broke again. The back gate won't unlock, need to use a key each time. The engine went with no warning what so ever. No warning lights, nothing. The fuel pump went shortly after.

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Vehicle was welded incorrectly from factory, and at about 35,000-40,000 miles it will start to pull apart, causing tires on rear axle to slant and eventually blowout. The transmission failed at 11000 miles, but the manufacturer replaced it. The tires were prematurly wearing out due to defective axle. The consumer states that 20 new tires were used in 39 months period.

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Transmission failed. Yh.