2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette Review
Price Estimate: $927 - $1,472

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Available all-wheel drive, generous list of standard and optional features, fold-flat third-row seat.
Cons
- Spotty build and materials quality in the cabin, poor offset crash test score, poor resale value.
What’s new
Largely unchanged for 2004, the Silhouette now offers standard keyless entry on all trim levels and optional luggage roof rails.
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.
For sale near Slidell, LA
2 listings
- 154,327 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 17 City / 24 Hwy MPG
- Best Deals Auto (482 mi away)
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Parking sensors
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Located in Denton, TX
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: 1GHDX13E14D135832
Stock: 11119
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-01-2024- New ListingPhotos not available
- 194,410 miles
- 2 accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 17 City / 24 Hwy MPG
- Bergstrom Auto (985 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Green Bay, WI
= 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS Sand Exterior | FWD Engine: 3.4L V6 SFI Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive MPG: 19 City / ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
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: 1GHDX03EX4D100894
Stock: KD022A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-30-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Louisiana
$173/mo for Silhouette GL
Silhouette GL
vs
$181/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
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Oldsmobile Silhouette 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.
Used Silhouette
4.88 out of 5 starsstacyo330, 05/30/2009
2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
I bought this minivan with 59,600 miles on it. It looks like it just came off the showroom floor. I was impressed with the thoughtful ergonomics and comfortable seating and vantage point. My wife and I test drove a Chrysler Town & Country and both felt we had a better command of the road visually in the Silhouette. It also didn't rock side to side as much as the T&C. I have the … premier gold edition, it's like my Dad's Cadillac Deville in a minivan. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone. The storage is awesome, power side doors, auxillary air inflator are you kidding me! GM should have tossed out Pontiac first, and kept making this gem.
The best mini van on the road
4.88 out of 5 starsEILEEN, 09/15/2004
2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
I have had many Olds Silhouette's.
They are the best mini vans around. I
keep hoping that they will continue to
be produced. GM should add the
Silhouette to another line ie: Cadillac
Mini Van. WHATEVER JUST KEEP MAKING IT!!
They ride like a car not a truck like
the other models.
The people mover
3.5 out of 5 starsataur, 08/22/2008
2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
I bought this van for business purposes, because of it's design. The ride is fantastic and comfort is at par with some of the major luxury brands, it isn't known as "the Cadillac of Minivans" for no reason. Americans can never get their computer systems right, and that became apparent when the ABS, Traction control systems failed. I don't have time to go to dealership to fix it, and … even if I took it to the dealership, these sound like expensive repairs. Will just have to buy a new vehicle soon. Great for traveling in, highly recommend this car, if you go on a lot of trips, good gas mileage on the highway, horrible in city.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, so we've included reviews for other years of the Silhouette since its last redesign.
2004 Silhouette Highlights
GL
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $28,465 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $173/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
- Post-collision safety system
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
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic 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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