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Revised Review Disreguard my Previous One
beaksters, 08/15/2005
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Oldsmobile Silhouette is a comfortable van, that gets good MPG. It has poor long term reliability though. At 119,000 miles it experienced a transmission failure. At 126,000 miles a blown head gasket (in this model mechanics recommend a rebuilt engine). If your GM van is near those miles, WATCH OUT! I'm selling it. It's value has collapsed. I lost big money on this one. I had problems with a Ford Windstar before this. So I have said one word to the "Big Three Automakers", "Sianara". I now drive a Honda!
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.
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Silhouette - convenient but trucky
laurie, 04/23/2002
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I owned a '98 Silhouette for three years (65,000 miles). The vehicle gave me no problems and was exceptionally convenient for me with my pre-schooler. We took out the middle-row captain's seats and had enough room for bikes, strollers, etc. Plus, kids can't kick the back of the driver seat from way back there. The high-profile made it rock a little in heavy winds, and it rocked like a pickup truck when I pulled out of my driveway and hit dips. On husband's insistence, moved on to an Intrigue sedan - more stylish and fun to drive, but I will be going back to a minivan with my next vehicle.
2nd Olds Minivan
belairdad, 11/29/2002
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS 4dr Ext Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This 98 Silhoutte is our family's second Olds minivan. Replaced a 93 model, which was an excellent vehicle. Family's 4th. Olds and all were rock solid expect for this model. Space in the 98 is great, second row captains chairs and third row seat (split reclining bench) are all very comfortable. Even Dad can sit in the third row in comfort. Vehicle has a serene ride and is very quiet on the highway. Wife likes the traction control for winter, and kids like the second row radio/cd/tape controls and rear climate controls.
110K Still Runs Like New
Bill P, 03/15/2004
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 4dr Ext Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had some init probs with reliability -- GM gave us a free upgrade to 72mo/100K $0 Deductable warranty. In shop 4x for vid sys modules (3x for audio, 1x for video), all were covered. Some probs w/ oxy sensor (engine light on, low mpg) covered under warranty. Intermit low coolant lgt -- air bubbles in sensor line. Comfortable ride, good perform, lots of room inside. We have 3 kids each gets their own seat! Traction control is great for snow and ice - never stuck in 5 years. Replaced weak original headlight bulbs with prem bulbs that are 3x as bright(but still not as good as my '95 F-150). Just turned 110K miles and it still drives like new.