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Served us well
Bob M, 12/13/2007
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
GM had a good thing going with this Silhouette platform/engine/drivetrain package. I hope our Uplander replacement proves as reliable. The reason we bought the Silhouette over the "default van" (Crysler Caravan) was transmission reliability. We were not disappointed. Over 200,000 miles and not one lick of tranny trouble from our GM. The biggest expence was for head gaskets at 140K. No probs since. In its prime we always got 22/26 mpg. I still get 19- 20mpg "around town". We live in the "rust belt" with salted winter time roads. I think this car would get to 225k or 250k miles if only the body would hold out as rust has popped through on both sides of the car in front of the rear tires.
It looks great but is not built to last
dbm, 09/23/2003
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The rear AC unit is a nice feature that was novel in 1998 but now it seems that all minivans have it. Mechanically the only problem we have had is the AC which stopped working at 110000 with a shot compressor motor. The real problem I have had is the rubber stripping and molding. This van was 27,000 new and for that much money I expect the rubber seals to stay attached to the doors. They have not. The drivers side wind seals have fallen off, the molding that seals the sliding doors have come off. You would expect some decent glue holding these things on. The van is not build to the same standards as the price.
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Good Engine, Bad Everything Else
Spikeman, 10/15/2004
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette GS 4dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have found this a very frustrating vehicle to own. The engine and drive train have been very good but we have had so many other problems that we wish we had made a different choice. Where to start... the power sliding door is useless. First it would not close unless you held it shut, now it doesn't work at all and has become a very heavy manual door. Numerous trips to the shop have not helped. The check engine light kept coming on for several months but that appears to be fixed now (finally). The temperature senser clearly doesn't work, the cup holders are useless, the rubber stripping falls off. We regret not paying the extra money for the Toyota. Get the extended warranty.
Bought w/ 92k and still going!
beaksters, 07/23/2004
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette GL 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought from flat Texas last year(ie low strain on tranny). 15 months later,@ 116k, the pwr slider does not work and problem with load leveling system (both not worth repairing). But the van is great for those on a budget. Low initial cost(bought at yr 5), no major engine issues, great gas mileage for a van, smooth ride, my two young boys sleep well on trips! Handling is good. Front and side airbags. Dual sliders are great. Comfortable seats. It is a living room on wheels. My friends have there expensive SUV's, I have my van paid off!!!
170k and still going
Dan Jackson, 07/29/2008
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Minimal problems with the Silhouette for the miles. I use Mobil 1 (engine) and flush the trans completely (including torque converter). Just replaced struts for the first time. Rear wheel brake cylinders making noise (seals probably need replaced) Power door is dead (expensive to fix) Power window motor replaced (cheap fix). A few lights on the radio out. Serpentine belt replaced. Driver seat cushion replaced. That's basically it. Highly recommend this vehicle.