Used 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 4dr Minivan Consumer Reviews
Whole family satisfaction
Loaded with options, this minivan has been an excellent way to hit the highway with the whole family. Lots of cubby's, cupholders, and well placed controls keeps this vehicle's occupants happy and content.
Sorry to see Olds go!
Our 2000 Extended Premier Edition Silhouette with all the leather and video toys is a very cool and comfortable ride. The car has spent many days in the dealer repair shop for work on brakes and manifold. The front end has been aligned three times but still goes through tires quick. This is the first front wheel drive car I've owned and I'm not a fan. Gas mileage for this big van is awesome and my wife is always running the AC.
Ok, but some problems
We bought our Silhouette for its creature comforts, but many of them have since failed us. It has 60,000 miles on it, but the rear air no longer works, nor does the driver's heated seat. I have had the rear air shocks replaced (not cheap), the battery replaced, and the original spec tires were gone by 40,000 miles. The engine always sounds like a diesel on start-up, lots of knocking going on until warmed up. On the plus side, it always starts, ihas buttery smooth leather seats, has a comfortable ride, and adequate power (but not overwhelming). I like the good sounding audio system and genuine 7 passenger seating.
Not Worth It
My Oldsmobile Silhouette had constant electrical problems. GM would not stand behind its defective intake manifold gasket problem despite a service memo noting the design issue. Is is any wonder Olds went down and GM sales are poor.
2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Our Oldsmobile Silhouette hasn't left us stranded yet. Its engine has always run strong and smoothly other than an occasional hard start. As far as problems go, it had the passenger side window serviced under warranty at least twice. It is still slow going up and down. I also had to have the the VCR serviced once and it's out again. The dealer has not been helpful on this one. It has a squeaking and rattling from the back hatch area when going over bumps. We just replaced the water pump at 88,000 miles. The fuel gauge doesn't work and now the thermostat seems to be stuck open. It sounds like a diesel after cold start up.