2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Review
Price Estimate: $1,113 - $1,768

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Available all-wheel drive, rewarding amount of standard and optional features.
Cons
- Spotty interior build quality, poor offset crash test score, poor resale value.
What’s new
For 2003, traction control and 16-inch wheels are now standard on two-wheel-drive models.
Edmunds says
Even though the Silhouette is destined to die as GM phases out Oldsmobile, this is one minivan that deserves careful consideration, especially if you're looking for a luxurious, fully equipped all-wheel-drive model. The only real competition on that front comes from Chrysler.
For sale near Austin, TX
2 listings
- 105,055 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
- 7 Seats, 17 City / 24 Hwy MPG
- Corwin Ford of Springfield (541 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Parking sensors
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Springfield, MO
Recent Arrival! This Oldsmobile Silhouette is well equipped and includes these key features and benefits, Automatic Level Control, Fully automatic hea...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GHDX03E93D217316
Stock: 5217316
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-20-2025- Not provided
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 17 City / 24 Hwy MPG
- Carabunga Cars (1,038 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Parking sensors
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Melbourne, FL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GHDX03E93D107558
Stock: 107558
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-15-2025
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette GL Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.74 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$170/mo for Silhouette GL
Silhouette GL
vs
$175/mo
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Oldsmobile Silhouette Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(73%)
4(23%)
3(0%)
2(0%)
1(4%)
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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Old Reliable
4.63 out of 5 starsjs, 04/14/2010
2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
I've been hard on this car; regular oil changes, but that's it. At 185,000, I can say it has never not started, even though we live in the Midwest with harsh winters and it's not always garage-kept. It only died one time when the alternator went out at 175,000 miles, and I had a full day's warning with the battery light flashing, so I was pulling into the driveway when it died. The … interior is very comfortable and well-designed. It has very low highway noise. I trust it and would definitely buy another one.
WOW WHAT A GREAT VAN
5 out of 5 starsScott, 07/27/2009
2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette GL Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
I have to say that Oldsmobile did a great job on this van . This is the best van that i have ever had it drives like a car and rides even better .If your looking for a nice van look at the Oldsmobile i bet you will buy it there great vans .I like all the room it has and all the nice things it has on it and the gas mileage is great .
Bought as a program car in 2004
5 out of 5 starsRichard, 08/26/2010
2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette GL Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Wonderful van. City MPG is 24 at 94,000 miles. Hwy MPG is 27-28 at 65-70 MPH with air running. Only problem was rear brake cylinders leaking at 68,000. Has been serviced regular.
Great Mini Van
4.63 out of 5 starsiamgene, 01/04/2003
2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette GL Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Van has a lot of room, and many
features. It has 2 side sliding
doors. The one on the passengers side
opens by remotly by switch on key
remote,or 2 panel switches in side of
vechicle. I wish I would have paid for
drivers side sliding door to open
remotely too. Vehicle handles very well
in the snow with traction guard. A
radio,CD, Tape Player /with head phones
so you … dont have to listen to the kids
music they have headphones in the back
seat, and they can listen TapePlayer CD
or Radio seperatly from you.You have to
check this vechicle if you plan on
buying a mini van. I am glad I did
There are still too many standard
features for me to list.
2003 Silhouette Highlights
GL
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $28,040 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $170/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 24.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Silhouette include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalPoor
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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