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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (46%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 13 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

91600 mi

US $86
front left hub bearing replaced. brake pads replaced at same time. 
113000 mi

US $133
replaced leaking power steering hose. found worn sway bar, replaced it 
183000 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. 

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2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

152700 mi

US $400
Replaced right-front inner/outer tie rods and ball joint. 
162000 mi

US $950
Replaced wheel bearing 

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2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

209000 mi

US $95
Repaired leaking power steering hose 
115820 mi

C $150
Right wheel bearing shot. Replaced with used one. 
133300 mi

C $900
New wheel bearing assembly required 
117700 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. 
137000 mi

US $500
Took the car in for front brake job, one front hub found to be loose and needed to be replaced. 
150000 mi

US $546
Hub assembly 
151900 mi

US $160
broken coil spring 
159000 mi

US $800
Replace struts and air shocks 

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