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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 49 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

Oldsmobile Silhouette in Michigan, United States
Feb 2015 - Jan 2020
Mar 2015

187000 mi

US $265
Squeaking sound traced to belt pulley. Replaced. 
Mar 2016

199000 mi

US $780
Replaced solenoids and actuators 
Sep 2016

205000 mi

US $100
Muffler replacement 
Jun 2018

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

Oldsmobile Silhouette in Missouri, United States
Oct 2014 - Dec 2017
Dec 2014

171000 mi

US $45
I replaced the original fuel pressure regulator as it was leaking slightly. 
Feb 2017

202000 mi

US $30
The speed sensor failed and I replaced it. 

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2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

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 
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 2013 - Mar 2015
Sep 2013

222000 mi

US $650
Internal fuel pump failed 
Dec 2013

232500 mi

US $400
REPLACED ALTERNATOR 
Oldsmobile Silhouette in Michigan, United States
Jul 2013 - May 2015
Dec 2014

99000 mi

US $2800
Transmission replaced 

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2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Oldsmobile Silhouette in Saskatchewan, Canada
May 2007 - Jul 2010
Feb 2007

51914 mi

C $35
Intake gasket was leaking.Dealer replaced intake manifold gasket under warranty.Also did LOF. 
Jul 2007

57186 mi

C $172
ABS and Traction control light came on and ABS would go on at low speeds.Started after previous brake repair.Rplaced Speed Sensor Wiring harness on left front wheel. 
Nov 2008

70990 mi

C $102
Replaced driver door latch after tire shop damaged door when installing tires. 
Feb 2010

88366 mi

C $143
ABS and Traction Control lights on. Found broken wiring and replaced harness. 
Oldsmobile Silhouette in Maryland, United States
Dec 2011 - Jul 2014
Mar 2012

133000 mi
Replaced Thermostat and Coolant sensor due to engine code P0128 
Oct 2012

140000 mi

US $110
Heater core hose came off of connector, leaking fluid. Connector was replaced. 
Nov 2012

140700 mi

US $240
Replaced starter 
Sep 2013

152000 mi
Replaced fuel pump 
Oct 2013

152700 mi

US $400
Replaced right-front inner/outer tie rods and ball joint. 
Jun 2014

162000 mi

US $950
Replaced wheel bearing Replaced rusting brake lines 
Oldsmobile Silhouette in Michigan, United States
May 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

103000 mi

US $65
air intake dirty causing poor starting. 
Oldsmobile Silhouette in Illinois, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2012
Jun 2012

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

Oldsmobile Silhouette in Ohio, United States
- Aug 2009
Aug 2009

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

Oldsmobile Silhouette in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2011 - Sep 2014
Sep 2012

104780 mi

C $250
Front right wheel bearing failed. Replaced it with used unit from wreckers. 
Jul 2013

115820 mi

C $150
Right wheel bearing shot. Replaced with used one. 
Sep 2014

133300 mi

C $900
New wheel bearing assembly required 
Oldsmobile Silhouette in Texas, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

124000 mi

US $315
OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT DUE TO COOLANT LEAK. ALSO REPLACED THERMOSTAT 
Oldsmobile Silhouette in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2010 - May 2013
Sep 2011

137000 mi

US $500
Took the car in for front brake job, one front hub found to be loose and needed to be replaced. 
Feb 2012

142600 mi

US $125
steel brake line rusted through, needed replacing 
Jul 2012

150000 mi

US $546
Hub assembly 
Aug 2012

151900 mi

US $160
broken coil spring 
Dec 2012

159000 mi

US $800
Replace struts and air shocks Wiper re-alignment 
May 2013

161000 mi
The transmission was slipping 
Oldsmobile Silhouette in Wisconsin, United States
May 2015 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

209000 mi

US $95
Repaired leaking power steering hose 
Oldsmobile Silhouette in Utah, United States
Jan 2016 - Aug 2019
Jul 2017

190000 mi

US $964
Replaced condenser leaking because of damage. Replaced cracked radiator 
Oldsmobile Silhouette in Oklahoma, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2022
Jan 2014

126000 mi

US $1152
Leaking oil pan gasket. Broken off rear windshield washer fluid nozzle. Failed windshield washer pump. 
Jan 2015

121000 mi

US $600
Replaced two outer tie rod ends, four control arm bushings and two sway bar bushings. New tie-rod ends by Moog can be greased, so they should last longer than the sealed DELCO type. 

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2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Oldsmobile Silhouette in New York, United States
Dec 2011 - Sep 2012
Jan 2012 Front driver side wheel bearing needed to be replaced due to ABS sensor failure. Rear window "windshield" wiper motor failed and was replaced. Fuel fill stem replaced in order to pass state inspection / check engine light. 
Feb 2012

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. 
Sep 2012

138000 mi

US $50
Wheel cylinder leaking which destroyed right rear drum and shoes. Couldn't afford to have problem fixed at the time, saving up for parts to do it ourselves. Cost is for diagnosis. Estimated cost of parts is $125 from internet discount. 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. 
Oldsmobile Silhouette in Indiana, United States
Oct 2010 - Sep 2013
Jun 2013

70000 mi

US $80
driver window switch malfunction 

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