2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette engine problems

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile silhouette. The contact stated that the vehicle was severely over heating making it impossible to drive. A private mechanic replaced the water pump and thermostat in march 2011 however, the vehicle continued to overheat. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing but the vehicle was not inspected. The current mileage was 112,000 and the failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2010 · Engine · NY

2000 oldsmobile silhouette: intake manifold leaking coolant. Understand it is a defect. Requires constant attention, oil changes and addition of coolant. Understand electrical problems are a defect as well. Have been experiencing them since purchase.

Filed Feb 14, 2009 · Engine · 120,000 miles · AZ

I was no the freeway and there is a lot of construction so there is no where to pull over the car got really hot. I was trying to get off the freeway as I was going on the off ramp the car temp all the sudden went red then engine had stopped. I had my girls in the car. They where very scared. Come to find out the head gasket went out for the second time. It went out just after I bought the car it was at 41000 mile now at 120000 it goes out again it is now going to cost me another $1700 to fix it. I have read a lot of complaints about this problem why have you not look in to this problem. Is it a safety problem these car heat up insteadly an the engine has a fail safe that shuts it off. If it would have shut off a few moments earlier I would have still been on the freeway and I would have been hit.

Filed Jan 15, 2007 · Engine · 41,000 miles · CT

2000 olds silhouette 1 owner with 43000 miles, intake manifold leaking coolant, had to have it replaced before coolant in oil damaged engine beyond repair, also noisy lifters. Discovered this is very common problem with gm ignoring a defect in the gasket/design of engine. Consumer pays price.

Filed Mar 21, 2006 · Engine · 72,908 miles · MI

Was told that my intake manifold gasket was starting to rust and would need to be replaced eventually. Service dept. Mgr at midway chevy in plainwell, mi told me he would keep an eye on it at every oil change (this went on for at least 3 months). March 7th my coolant level low light came on. Husband checked the level and the reservoir was empty and all gummy in bottom. Said it needed to be flushed and refilled. Took to non-gm dealer since it was after hours and knew the owner would take care of in morning. He called and said the manifold had to be replaced as the coolant had leaked internally and externally. The repair cost was $607.00.

Filed Nov 18, 2005 · Engine · 72,000 miles · OH

Intake manifold gasket failed april 2004. Gm replaced gasket with new improved gasket. Gasket fails again after only 22000 miles. New gasket installed along with new fuel injector. Spent a few thousand dollars in repairs.

Filed Jul 13, 2005 · Engine · FL

Dt: the consumer stated while driving he lost power to his vehicle because the cable was touching the belt and eventually it frayed the belt. The dealership replaced the cable and made sure it was properly supported so that it would not touch the belt. He noticed that the A/C was not working properly and the voltage was really low.

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Engine · 60,000 miles · NC

Dealer reported that upper manifold gasket leaks coolant. This is a common complaint on this gm 3.4 l engine. The vehicle has 60,000 miles.

Filed Jan 22, 2005 · Engine · 63,000 miles · VA

At 63000 miles my 3.4 l engine began leaking coolant at the intake manifold. My mechanic and two others told me that this is typical of 3.1 and 3.4 l gm engines and that the company realizes that it has a design flaw because the replacement gasket has been re-engineered and the replacement bolts. The repair was done at a non gm repair shop and cost me $796.22

Filed Jun 29, 2004 · Engine · MO

Ltr fm steve nabholz (mo) request info re gm 3.1l, 3.4l and 3.8l v6 engine w/a faulty intake manifold gasket, his 2000 oldsmobile silhouette suffered engine damage, inquiring why these engine were not recalled.