Oldsmobile Silhouette transmission failure problems

Filed Nov 24, 2007 · Engine, Suspension · LA

Transmission failure-three times in as many years also electrical problems with rear lights and also intake manifold leaking. Both window switches failed. Passenger front wheel hub had to be replaced.

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 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · FL

Transmission failed dec. 2000. Replaced by dealer. Failed again 1,000 miles later. Repaired by dealer. 8000 miles later engine light came on-dealer said was transmission problem, would not repair -out of warranty. This been a persistent problem, which started on warranty. Contacted oldsmobile to put me in contact with local factory rep. Told they would not give me the number and that I was out of warranty and on my own.

Filed Apr 2, 2003 · Transmission · 63,258 miles · FL

My 1999 olds silhouette van has experienced a second transmission failure. The first with 35k miles, and the second one 27k miles later. I have researched numerous other complaints with this same type of gm transmission indicating transmission failures. This is unacceptable. Gm is trying to pass it off as an unusual misfortune on my behalf. Further investigation into these failures is needed for the consumer safety and vehicle reliability. I should not be having to put a third transmission into a 4 year old vehicle.

Filed Mar 4, 2003 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · NH

After reading the other complaints on power train, auto transmission I noticed all the same issues. We too experienced heavy jerking over the last two years at intermittent times and reported to the dealer who could not repeat the occurrence and took no action. Dreher holloway. At 48,000 miles, the transmission failed and the dealer closest to the incident, merrimack street garage, recommended replacement, not repair. Rental car and repair, almost $4000. Gm is not covering the cost or admitting any ownership of the problem. Dreher holloway is no longer an olds dealer. They did a "30,000 mile gm service plus service on the transmission, that provides extended trouble free service". That was $400 wasted. Is this acceptable performance?

Filed Dec 31, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · 86,450 miles · NY

Door would not latch when driving. No power to open door. Also, left front wheel censor malfunctioned for ABS traction control/ transmission failed, and intake manifold leak.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · CA

While proceeding from a stop transmission went out, was unable to move forward. Dealership was aware of warning since engine check light came on before, however found no problem until transmission failed. *ak transmission had noise and slips while driving, dealer fixed the vehicle but consumer is still experiencing transmission problem.

Filed Sep 5, 2001 · Transmission · GA

Transmission failed, it locked up.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Body, Transmission · MO

Vehicle was welded incorrectly from factory, and at about 35,000-40,000 miles it will start to pull apart, causing tires on rear axle to slant and eventually blowout. *ak the transmission failed at 11000 miles, but the manufacturer replaced it. The tires were prematurly wearing out due to defective axle. The consumer states that 20 new tires were used in 39 months period.

Filed Aug 20, 2000 · Transmission · IA

While driving the transmission failed because of and inferior part in the reverse drum.