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Oldsmobile Silhouette repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

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

Other (7%)

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Oldsmobile Silhouette engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

187000 mi

US $265
Squeaking sound traced to belt pulley. Replaced. 
205000 mi

US $100
Muffler replacement 
213000 mi

US $75
Exhaust pipe replaced 

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2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

171000 mi

US $45
I replaced the original fuel pressure regulator as it was leaking slightly. 

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2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

90100 mi

US $1345
Replaced lower intake gaskets, and crankshaft oil seal. 
179000 mi

US $20
Split hose from Tee to heater pipe 
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. 
222000 mi

US $650
Internal fuel pump failed 

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2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

51914 mi

C $35
Intake gasket was leaking.Dealer replaced intake manifold gasket under warranty.Also did LOF. 
133000 mi Replaced Thermostat and Coolant sensor due to engine code P0128 
140000 mi

US $110
Heater core hose came off of connector, leaking fluid. Connector was replaced. 
152000 mi Replaced fuel pump 
103000 mi

US $65
air intake dirty causing poor starting. 
143000 mi

US $200
Needed radiator 

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2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

140085 mi

US $2400
Overhaul of engine due to lower intake gasket coolant leak, cracked cylinder head, and worn cam bearings 

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2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

124000 mi

US $315
OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT DUE TO COOLANT LEAK. ALSO REPLACED THERMOSTAT 
126000 mi

US $1152
Leaking oil pan gasket. Broken off rear windshield washer fluid nozzle. Failed windshield washer pump. 
190000 mi

US $964
Replaced cracked radiator 

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2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

127000 mi Fuel fill stem replaced in order to pass state inspection / check engine light. 
127300 mi

US $1000
Coolant leak due to intake manifold gasket failure. Coolant subsequently (post-repair) needed to be closely monitored / added for several weeks until all air flushed out of system due to rear passenger heating elements. 
138000 mi

US $50
Engine light yielded several evap codes. Gas leak observed at fueling. Requested visual inspection of fuel system. Subsequent visual inspection by owner gave failed hose clamp on fuel receiving line (from gas pump to tank). Owner fixed. 

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