Sludge in radiator and coolant expansion tank on my 2000 oldsmobile silhouet the owners manual states that it should be replaced every 5 years or 150,000 miles but now I'm faced with repairs that I don't know how much they are going to cost me. I just made the discovery today while checking fluid levels.
2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette engine complaints
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My 2000 oldsmobile silhouette, with 48k miles on it, has had a slow coolant leak for the past few weeks. Upon taking it to the repair shop the mechanic informed me that the rear 'head gasket' has a leak. He stated that this has been a common problem with gm vehicles using dexcool coolant. I plan to contact the manufacturer.
Intake manifold malfunctioned. As a result, oil and coolant leaked into the engine compartment.
I have a 2000 oldsmobile silhouette that recently suffered engine damage caused from a faulty intake manifold gasket. My van only had 48,000 miles on it at the time and I was hoping to keep it for well over 100,000 miles. I purchased it new.*ak this faulty intake manifold gasket problem is not an isolated case but is a very common problem and often occurs around 35-45,000 miles on gm 3.1l, 3.4l and 3.8l v6 engines. Gm issued a service bulletin to their dealers warning them of this problem but never warned the car owners. Bulletin #03-06-01-010. A warning would have prevented my problem as I was still under warranty when the bulletin was issued. Gm has refused to offer any assistance toward the cost of this repair which often costs between $650 to $2000 depending on severity of the damage to the engine. Many gm owners have had to replace the engines even after the gasket was replaced. Here is the name of the gm representative that is aware of these engine problems. Kathy sawyer, customer relationship manager, oldsmobile customer assistance at 1‑800‑442‑6537, service request number 1-184274674. I want to know how many of these gaskets have been repaired and why gm has not recalled these engines for repair. Thank you in advance, steve nabholz www.petitiononline.com/gmcnsmrs/petition.html
Intake manifold gasket repair
Intake manifold leak. Antifreeze was getting into oil. Mechanics had to remove and replace intake manifold and replace gasket.
Intake manifold gasket leaking at 38,000 miles. Replace by gm under warranty. Intake manifold leaking again at 70,000 miles. Needs to be replaced again. I contacted gm customer assistance and they basically said they wouldn't help me because they already paid for it once. This problem is in addition to brake cylinder problems and other coolant system problems. I also have considerable leaks in this vehicle.
2000 silhouette van - [xxx] - leaked dexcool from a faulty lower intake gasket and shorted out plugs. Repair cost approximately 700 usd. Upon research and advice from our auto mechanic, this is a very common issue with these vehicles however gm refuses to issue a recall. The gaskets are plastic and will fail from 30,000 - 70,000 miles. Our vehicle had 53088 miles at the time. It is difficult to consider buying "american" when the product and support from the american company is so poor. *la information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I own a 2000 oldsmobile silohette van that has 40,000 miles. It was leaking coolant fluid and I brought it into my local service center. The technician advised me that the intake manifold gasket is leaking. Cost to repair $700+. After researching on the internet, I discovered that there are numerous (over 2500) complaints regarding this component in gm vehicles. As of april 10, 2002, there is a nationwide backorder of the intake manifold gasket. I am demanding accountability from general motors. A nationwide backorder should be reason enough for gm to assemble a recall. I can only hope that the manufacturer who has been the world's automotive sales leader since 1931 will stand up and claim responsibility for a problem that is so prevalent among their vehicles. Recalls should be mandated in all cases of incompetence, not solely when it affects public safety. If the problem is not detected, the coolant may mix with the oil and cause major engine problems and failures. I have 2 small children and I can't imagine what I would do if something happened to me on the road. Please address this serious issue immediately. Thank you in advance for your attention.
2000 oldsmobile silhouette occasionally dies while driving. Doesn't matter whether it is at 20 MPH or 70 MPH. It has been in the shop 15 times over the last 2 1/2 years for the same recurring problem. 2 different dealerships have replaced components from this car to try to correct. Has not corrected the situation.
While driving at 55 MPH and without warning engine would stall, causing the consumer to pull over.
The intake manifold gasket is leaking the car only has 44000 mile on it the dealership says ther is on recall on mine because it is a 3.4 if it was the 3.8 they would fix it. But because it is not it will cost me $916 to fix.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer because fluid was leaking under the vehicle. The dealer stated that engine head gasket blew.
Leaking intake manifold gasket at 50,000 miles.
There was a problem with the engine, however the dealer was unable to determine the problem.
Intake manifold gasket leaking internally.
2000 silhouette with intake manifold gasket leak due to dexcool. Shorted out plug wires etc.
At any speed the vehicle will shut off and will lose all power until the vehicle is towed to a shop. Contacted dealer seven times, but dealer could not find a cause of the problem. *ak
While driving vehicle, it didn't have any speed. While sitting in vehicle, vehicle exploded with flames coming from driver's side. Also, consumer stated muffler burnt hole in gas tank. Contacted dealer and dealer bought vehicle back. *ak consumer stated service engine light would also illuminate when the vehicle would lose power, mechanics found a hole in the muffler had burned a hole in the plastic gas tank.
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