Oldsmobile Silhouette ball joint problems

Filed Jul 26, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · MO

Our 2001 oldsmobile silhouette has had numerous issues. The issues are placed in a close chronological order. All events have occurred after 50k miles with the exception of the power door locks. The dealer took care of all recalls. The power door locks intermittently lock and unlock. This problem has been to the dealer over 4 times. The first time the dealer replaced ignition switch wiring harness and the last time the dealer replaced a chafed wire under the passenger seat. The other times the dealer could not isolate. The problem still occurred. We got tired of bringing it to the dealer. The drivers side seat heater had failed. At 66k miles, the transmission went out. It was due to a faulty sun gear. I had to replace tie rods on the vehicle twice on each side. Once around 70k and once around 115k. The fuel ascending unit failed around 90k. On the passenger side I had to replace the wheel bearings and the cv axle. Lights in the heater controls have blown and the only way to replace them is to solder new bulbs onto the control module. The blower motor failed on 1st and 2nd speed. We experienced the same engine overheating issues as seen by other individuals at mycarstats.com. This relates to the cooling system. I had three separate issues stemming from this. The first failure was a blown head gasket. About 8 months later the upper manifold gasket blew. Six months later another cooling system failure blamed on the lower intake manifold. Many of the repairs where costly. The lower intake manifold failure was never fixed. We decided to pass this gm piece of junk on. It had 137k miles. Most of the miles driven where highway, very few city and stop-and-go.

Filed Jan 20, 2006 · Steering · 41,500 miles · OH

We have a 2002 oldsmobile silhouette. In november, 2005 we started having trouble with steering vibration and severe pulling to the right. It turns out a left tie rod end was failing. The mechanic told us that it was close to failure and if it did we would get in an accident. We got that fixed but now we have the same problem and it turns out that the same tie rod on the right side has an end that is failing.

Filed Aug 19, 2005 · Body, Steering · IL

1999 oldsmobile silhouette motor had fallen down.*mr the discovered the cradle bolt on the passenger side was gone. The consumer unscrewed the drivers bolt and saw that it contained rust. The manufacturer would not cover the cost because they stated it had been tampered with before the consumer purchased the vehicle. The outer tie rods and hub bearings were replaced.

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Suspension · 50,000 miles · OH

Lower control arm bushings on both sides are worn/not functioning. The vehicle only has 50k miles and under 4 years old. The vehicle has not suffered any accidents, nor has it been abused.

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Suspension, Transmission · MI

I own 1994 oldsmobile silhouette which has had three transmissions replaced. *bf *sc the ball joints were replaced. 8jb

Filed Feb 23, 2004 · Engine · NJ

I have had nothing but problems with this van. Brakes prematurely wore out. The tires had to be replaced prematurely as well. The door seals on the car have separated a few times. The tie rods were worn and needed to be replaced. Next came the rear head gasket that was prematurely worn and needed to be replaced. The driver's seat (heater) broke and needed to be fixed. The most concerning problem is the head gasket. I did not realize when I purchased the vehicle that there has been an ongoing problem with the head gaskets caused to fail early from the dex cool antifreeze fluid. If I had known this I would have never purchased the vehicle. I am concerned that the engine has been compromised. I am trying to get the warranty extended on the car but I do not know how successful I will be. Please note this van is less than 3 years old and only has 37000 miles.

Filed Nov 20, 2003 · Suspension, Wheels · 13,831 miles · MI

Vehicle was making a loud creak while driving due to four sub-frame bolts being loose as well as the lower control arm bolts.*mr (nar)

Filed Sep 16, 2002 · Steering, Transmission · FL

The 2 outer tie rods, reported of a lot of noise in the front end from 5k to 23k+ miles. Consumer/mechanic thought that this noise could be from a loose bumper, therefore clips were added, but the rattle noise is still there.

Filed Oct 29, 1998 · Steering · NY

Consumer was driving out of the driveway when he heard a clunk, the steering became hard. Another clunk, consumer than turned the steering wheel and everything collapsed, fell apart. In january 98, the front tie rods were replaced. Vehicle was serviced four times a year since april 98. Been to gmc dealers 16 times.

Filed Feb 20, 1997 · Brakes, Steering · KY

The brake rotors and tie rods wore out, needed to be replaced.