Model overview

The Oldsmobile Silhouette is a minivan that was built by General Motors for model years 1990 to 2004 across two generations. Making was discontinued as a direct consequence of General Motors ending the Oldsmobile brand in 2004. The Silhouette was followed by the Buick Terraza and the Saturn Relay for the 2005 model year.

First presented in 1986, the Pontiac Trans Sport concept automobile was well accepted. It highlighted a futuristic design, separately removable bucket seats with built-in stereo speakers, a glass-paneled roof as well as various other "dream car" innovations.

The Silhouette is available in three trims levels: a well-equipped GL, an uplevel GLS, and the top-of-the-line Premiere. All are equipped with a 185-horsepower 3.4-liter V6 engine that drives the front wheels through an electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. 

Oldsmobile Silhouette known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Oldsmobile Silhouette are:

• Rear Lights Can Not Work Because of Rear Light Socket Plate Failure
• Intake Manifold Gaskets Can Leak Coolant or Engine Oil
• Front door window regulators and guides can become worn
• High-Pressure Power Steering Hose May Leak Fluid
• Transmission Failure
• Intake Manifold Gasket Failure

Oldsmobile Silhouette PDF owner manual

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