Used 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Consumer Reviews
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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.
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 :(.
Great overall experience
amc731, 01/02/2004
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We leased this van for 5 years and have 6 months left to make a decision on whether to keep it or move on to something new. We only have 41,000 miles on it and it still looks and runs like new. In our opinion, it looks better than most other (even newer) vans out there.
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.
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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