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Used 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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2.75 out of 5 stars

Not Pleased

kds, 01/02/2006
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette GS 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This piece of junk is the last GM product that will ever darken my driveway. I have 39,000 miles on my Oldsmobile Silhouette and just outside of the 3-year waranty period it dropped the transmission. After doing some research I found that this was a fairly common problem caused by a known defect in one of the solenoids in the transmission. GM provided no assistance and it cost me $3,500 to get repaired. Run don't walk from this thing.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Silhouette Premiere

berry, 06/09/2002
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very good and reliable vehicle. Great for those long family trips. Has plenty of room and is very comfortable for children and adults alike. The entertainment system helps calm your nerves by preoccupying the children.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Iowa Farm Van

J SAYERS, 10/10/2003
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We are looking to trade our 1999 Silhouette only because it has such high miles (96,000) - but want to trade it for a new Silhouette. This van has been dependable and economical. The only major repairs were the CD player a couple years ago ($500 to fix) and just this month the automtic traction control board (a $900 repair bill). We live in the country so this van spends a lot of time going to town and back. Also my wife travles 40 miles to work and back each day. The rear CD/headset controls have helped us keep peace with the kids on long trips. I am only sorry that when our new Silouette wears out, they won't be making them anymore :(.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Vehicle I've Owned

Kelly, 07/03/2008
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette GL 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It seems many owners haven't had as much luck as I have. My van has over 100,000 miles on it, and I bought it new. Only had one major repair- manifold leak at 50K -$900. Never stranded, had front brake pads replaced, regular oil changes, transmission system flush and MUST use BP gas or it will have injector problems where it runs rough, chugs and the engine light goes on. Since I have been using BP gas, haven't had an issue in 5 years. (Dealer told me I had to replace all the injectors at $1500! -- not true at all - just changed the gas after reading a newspaper article.) Still runs great, still on original battery. Best car I've owned in 30 years.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Not My Favorite

Tekascooter, 01/22/2006
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette GS 4dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my Oldsmobile Silhouette used with 81,000 miles on it. I did'nt like the fact that it didn't have rear air but I had a new baby on the way and needed a van. The low traction system went out and cost me $1,200 to fix and now the transmission is starting to fail. This is all at 94,000 miles. The seatbelts are not car seat friendly and there isn't enough leg room for adults in the back. I like the power door and the fact that the rear seats come out easily and they are light, but I am getting reaty to trade it in on an Expedition. I would not buy this van again.

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