2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 23, 2007 · Lights · 64,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile silhouette. The contact observed that both headlights were dimmer than normal. There was frost covering the lens that made it difficult to see the road. General motors issued case number 71-565553437 and advised him to have the vehicle diagnosed by a dealer. The dealer stated that they had never seen frost on the headlights; however, they would replace them at the contact's expense. The replacement would cost $643. The dealer also stated that they would notify the contact on october 23, 2007. The dealer informed him that the vehicle was too old and they could sell him the parts for $465. The current and failure mileages were 64,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2004 · Lights · WV

Headlight failure, dimming and flickering of electric system since purchase of vehicle in 2001. The transmission has been slipping since 2003. We have had the vehicle back to dealer about every 3 months for both of these problems but the dealer can not duplicate problem. The transmission continues to slip and the lights continue to flicker.

Filed Feb 13, 2004 · Lights · TX

While driving at night headlights shut off without warning, forcing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer contacted dealership, and mechanic determined that headlight wiring melted.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Electrical, Lights · 6,420 miles · WV

While driving, lights including the dashboard and headlights will dim or completely short out for seconds at a time. This has happened since 2001. The vehicle has been checked by dealer three times.

Filed Apr 5, 2001 · Electrical · CD

The ground wire and battery cables were loose causing the headlights to go out resulting in loss of visibility. Nlm