2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Oldsmobile Silhouette 2003

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2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (27%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (7%)

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2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Oldsmobile Silhouette in Michigan, United States
Jul 2013 - May 2015
Dec 2014

99000 mi

US $2800
Transmission replaced 
Oldsmobile Silhouette in Florida, United States
Jun 2013 - Mar 2015
Sep 2013

222000 mi

US $650
Internal fuel pump failed 
Dec 2013

232500 mi

US $400
REPLACED ALTERNATOR 
Oldsmobile Silhouette in New York, United States
Dec 2012 - Aug 2013
Jan 2013

US $20
Split hose from Tee to heater pipe 
Mar 2013

180000 mi
MIL light indicated fault in Low speed fan control circuit: wiring harness had been disturbed by mechanic replacing thermostat in repair last year. 
Jul 2013

183400 mi
Moog hub assy. installed 11/2010 failed: R&R myself, part was covered by 3yr warranty from Advance Auto so I got refunded the part cost. Rear power vent windows showed low voltage at switch on overhead console. Traced wiring to corroded butt splice under front passenger carpet. Soldered and sealed splice. 
Aug 2013

185400 mi
Rough upshifts, delayed downshift, MIL light on, P0742 code. Replaced line to PCM from tcc lock solenoid with 12v tail lamp bulb. Disconnect from solenoid fixed shift issues but still gives P0742 due to excess slip. Will trade-in (too old) Rough upshifts, delayed downshift, MIL light on, P0742 code. Replaced line to PCM from tcc lock solenoid with 12v tail lamp bulb. Disconnect from solenoid fixed shift issues but still gives P0742 due to excess slip. Will trade-in (too old) 
Oldsmobile Silhouette in Florida, United States
Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
May 2012

90100 mi

US $1345
Replaced lower intake gaskets, and crankshaft oil seal. 
Oldsmobile Silhouette in Maryland, United States
Mar 2010 - Aug 2017
Apr 2010

87000 mi
driver's window mechanism 
Aug 2010

91600 mi

US $86
front left hub bearing replaced. brake pads replaced at same time. 
Mar 2013

113000 mi

US $133
replaced leaking power steering hose. found worn sway bar, replaced it 

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