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I have had numerous problems with this car since i purchased it. The power sliding side door has benn repaired 2 or 3 times and still works intermittently. The headlights have been repaced once and repaired once and they now have water inside causing the lights to perform poorly. The air bag warning light was repaired at a cost of $80 due to corrosion causing the light to come on. The check engine light comes on if you drive over 100 miles then eventually goes off. Now, the major problem is that i have been told by my mechanic that i have a blown head gasket or cracked block which is causing antifreeze to leak into my oil. There is a possibility that the engine needs replaced. I noted numerous instances of blown head gaskets on gm message boards. This seems to be an ongoing problem. I contacted gm and received no offer of help. The request # given to me was 06214553. This is the 7th or 8th gm vehicle i have owned and have never had any problems. This one has been nothing but a problem.does this classify as a "lemon"? any help would be appreciated.
Seat belts in the second row captain chairs released in a car accident (roll over). Seat belt in the front passenger side expanded still causing the passenger to be thrown around in the roll over. Airbags didn't deploy! -olds has been notified.
Airbag light is intermittent. As the vehicle starts, the computer runs through it's checks, every now and then the airbag light illuminates and stays on until the vehicle is shut off and re-started. There is no warning when the light will stay on or turn off during start-up. This has been an on-going issue with this vehicle.
No deployment of air bags during vehicle collison resulting in injury to driver's knees, hands, arms and shoulders. *nlm
1998 oldsmobile mini van was involved in an accident and the air bagequipment did not deploy. *mr a vehicle pulled out in front of the consumer without warning.the consumer hit another vehicle in the side. *sc
Passenger side side airbag deployed upon closing door. This is located in the drivers seat and is also called a side curtain air bag. Would like investigated by gm. This vehicle does have a sdm module that should have data they could retreave. Airbag has not been repaced as of yet. Interior molding was damaged due to impact with air bag. Vehicle was running and in park.
The metal frame seat bolster on the driver's side in my 1998 oldsmobile silhouette has broken through the foam cusion and has begun to damage the leather.i am concerned that if this vehicle were in an accident the metal would impale the driver.i have contacted general motors several times only for them to tell me someone would have to be injured before they would recongnize this as a problem.a relative has the exact same mini-van (year and model) and is experiencing the same problem.i have received an estimate of repair from an independent auto upholstery shop and found it interesting that when i told the gentleman what type of vehicle it was he knew exactly what the problem was prior to looking at the vehicle.he indicated that he has repaired many of these.we also found out that general motors has redesigned the drivers and passengers seats in the silhouette, either providing more seat frame protection or removing the metal portion that is protruding from my vehicle.
Continuous overheating of the controls for the radio/air conditioner/heater/cd player.
Within several days of each repair, the compressor just stops working. According to the dealer, the problem is a short in the electrical system which they are unable to locate and repair properly. After three to five hours of waiting each time, all they have done is to replace the blown fuse which promptly blows again within a few days.
Consumer stated the alternator and battery were replaced, and also the ignition was overhauled.
Within several days of each repair, the compressor just stops working. According to the dealer, the problem is a short in the electrical system which they are unable to locate and repair properly. After three to five hours of waiting each time, all they have done is to replace the blown fuse which promptly blows again within a few days.
While driving, speedometer needle read full scale and stuck there, dealer installed a new unit. Consumer is asking reimbursement of the repair cost.*yd
Battery failed.
Battery has failed repeatedly.left stranded 8/99, 4/01, 11/02."new" battery installed each time.service department at dealer unable to explain why this vehicle keeps "eating" batteries.says it is the heat in florida which i don't believe.dt
Dealership is refusing service to repairrecall01v067000 notice that she received in the mail. Consumer states the ignition locks up periodically.there is a thumping in rear when brakes are applied.hood hits bumper, consumeris concerned that the hood could fly open while driving.
While driving at 40 mph the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may of result inan accident.been to dlr 3 times. Dealer replaced ignitionmodule.dealer cannot determine problem.cause unknown.please provide further details.
On a random basis there is a thumping noise coming from brake system.dealership has refused service. Cause of defect has not been determined.ignition locks up periodically. The hood hits bumper and possibly could open while driving.there was recall 01v-067on sliding power door.it could possibly open while driveing.
Passenger's side door opened without prior warning. Dealership was aware ofproblem. The vehicle had no power when accelerating due to computer problem.the sliding door opened while driveing.the vehicle had been to the dealer a number of times for various problems.this vehicle was not safe to drive.
Ignitionwill work on erratic basis.whenconsumer goes out to startvehicle,ignition will fail to start vehicle.dealership has refused service, and a cause for this defect could not be determined.there was thumping in rear periodically when brakes are applied.hood possibly could open while driving.there was recall 01v-067 on sliding door possibly opening while driveing.
Consumer called complaining while driving the vehicle at 25mph engine shutdown. Forcing to pulloff the roadpushing by hand. Dealer was notified and diagnosis the problemwith a faulty crankshaft. Please provide further information. Ph
While driving van the temperature gauge showed hot and heater stopped blowing hot air few minutes later it cooled back down and started blowing warm air and it continued to do that over and over put a thermostat in it and it did not help it continued to do the same thing it is full of water still not blowing any warm air out and steaming out the exhaust.
We purchased a van in good working order in 04/2006.it was used previously by one owner since being purchased new.in november 2007- it began overheating and losing coolant.the diagnosis is now replacement of head gasket and possible intake manifold gasket.this is a very common problem with this particular engine.gm has refused to help their consumers in any way if there is no warranty.as with all problems these could fail due to normal wear and tear, mileage, and or age.i do not believe this to be the case in numerous complaints including my own!
Our 1998 oldsmobile silhouette has 45000 miles and needs a new $5000 engine. It has been maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions and the engine has been destroyed by a intake manifold gasket leak which allows corrosive dexcool coolant to leach into the engine. There are many other victims of this flaw, and details of the problem are available at: http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/yourlemon/231.html http://www.petitiononline.com/gmcnsmrs/petition.html http://www.geocities.com/gm_intake/ http://www.gm-v6lemons.com/ we were initially told by koons chevroloet in vienna, va that we needed to replace our engine because of antifreeze leaking into the engine.this was caused by the defective intake manifold gasket.when we furnished them withthe information on the defect, a service rep then told us that the'd work with gm to see what the could do for us.they came back with "we'll replace your engine".we agreed to that remedy and when we called to see if the work on our car was completed, the service rep, said "by the way, we didn't replace the engine we rebuilt it."we were very dismayed by the fact that they misrepresented what they said they would do and proceeded to do the work without our authorization.we were about to pull the car from that dealer to go get a second opinion.any way the work was done with no charge to us.we complained to gm customer service and after much negotiation, they offered us an extended warranty on the entire engine.subsequent to that we took the car to farrish of fairfax in fairfax, va to inspect the work that was done at koons.they said it looked ok.well, since then, as recent as this week the "low coolant" light has lit up on the dash.this was the precursor to our problem in the beginning.we now have an appointment to bring the car back to farrish.it seems that the fix was not adequate, but we'll let you know.
Consumer stated that while driving, the waterpump would leak. Dealer notified. *ph
A defect in the intake manifold of my 1998 olds silhouette van caused the engine to fail.this failure occurred while my pregnant wife (3 days past her due date) was driving with our 5 yr old son.while driving 40 mph on a high traffic road, the engine failed.this could have caused a serious accident/injury.other motorists in her vicinity saw the problem and avoided a collision.
The contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile silhouette. During a routine inspection, a technician stated that there was an abnormal oil leak. The oil leakage increases the risk of an engine compartment fire. No repairs were made at the time of inspection. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.
Engine overheats due to coolant leak cause by faulty intake gasket.
The outside temperature indicator on the overhead panel gives incorrect readings, the consumer believes this component should be replaced under warranty.nlm
Complete engine replacement, 3.4l 6cyc minivan.
My 1998 old silhouette had intake manifold gasket replaced at 69, 000 miles and then 8 months at 73 000 mile my cam broke in half while i was driving at 25 to 30 mph unknown why or how much more damage is done at this time. Investigator is coming out to check what had happen .
My 1998 olds minivan started to over heat while my wife was transporting our children and foster children. When this happens she must pull over to let the engine cool creating a safety hazard. The oldsmobile dealer says the intake gasket is leaking coolant and the repair cost is over $600. I have learned this is manufacturing defect that gm has had many complaints on.
Engine:cam shaft broken in two and bent rods. Other:headlight switch shorted out.
Failed intake manifold gasket.the intake manifold gasket on my 3.4ltr v6 engine has failed and is leaking coolant.
Consumer stated the water pump failed.* yh
Overheating/cooloing system/intake gasket failure on a 1998 oldmobile sillhoette van with a 3.4 ltr v-6 engine.low coolant light first came on about march 12th, 2003 during a long cross-country trip. Engine not overheating so i purchased some dex-cool to add to system. No visible leaks.engine overheats in february of 2004. Changed thermostat assuming it to be problem (no heat but hot engine). There were no other warning lights. Weeks past and system not working properly but not getting overheated. Finally taken to mechanic were he immediately suggested the intake manifold gasket as a common prolem. Van taken to gm dealer for several repairs ($1700) including intake manifold gaskets, water pump, complete cooling system dex-cool flush and other maintenance. We drove the van about 30 miles and experienced another severe overheating episode. The van was towed back to the dealer and i began doing some research on the internet. Research led me to this site. It is obvious this is no isolated incident and i feel general motors has been grosely negligent in accepting resposibility.
Vehicle has an odorand heater was not working. Oil and antifreeze mixed together.took to dealer, and dealer indicated had a blown head gasket.odor could probable be antifreeze.
Our 1998 oldsmobile silhouette has 45000 miles and needs a new $5000 engine.it has been maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions and the engine has been destroyed by a intake manifold gasket leak which allows corrosive dexcool coolant to leach into the engine.there are many other victims of this flaw, and details of the problem are available at:http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/yourlemon/231.htmlhttp://www.petitiononline.com/gmcnsmrs/petition.htmlhttp://www.geocities.com/gm_intake/ http://www.gm-v6lemons.com/
Faulty intake gasket on 98 oldsmobile silhouette (same as chevrolet venture).engine v6 3400.78000 miles.
Began to see coolant pooling on the intake manifold assembly, took the vehicle in to find that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced.should have been a warranty item. Did not damage engine, i was lucky and spotted the situation early.
Coolant leaked from gasket into engine degrading oil and resulted in extensive damage and cost. The downgrading began with this event. Il pump eventually clogged resulting in low oil pressure & repaired again. Eventually, engine self destructed, while on freeway, loosing power steering and power brakes resulting in near accident while exiting freeway. Then had to rent a chrysler van to escape oncoming hurricane frances. This is more expense and aggrivation. All because of a faulty gasket leaking coolant into engine. This looks like neglegent design on gms part resulting in a catastrophic failure which could have resulted in death.
Faulty intake manifold on 1998 oldsmobile silhouette has caused an engine failure.this failure occurred while my pregnant wife (3 days past due) was driving our 5 yr old son home from the dentist.she was driving 40 mph on a high traffic road when the engine failed!this sudden engine failure could have caused a serious accident.
Engine stops and goes dead.when this happens there are no brakes, no steering, the vehicle goes dead with no indication, no matter what speed when driving.the dealer had replaced the fuel injection system along with a variety of replacement to several other parts. After arriving back home in less than one week, the engine was dead again. (occurred approximately seven or eight times on the way. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
The consumer stated the intake manifold gasket failed without warning. As a result the transmission fluid and oil began to mix together, which caused the engine to stall. Please provide additional information.
The following letter (combined message forum posting & letter to gm of mine) represents the main points in my complaint involving an intake gasket manifold leak in our 1998 oldsmobile silhouette which we've since repaired for approximately $900.00:after recently writing a lengthy complaint letter to oldsmobile customer service (explaining how i was trying a gm product for the first time after being dissatisfied with chrysler products for the past 10 years) and after 2 weeks of phone tag with 2 gm customer service reps i was finally told that because i wasn't the original owner, bought it with relatively high mileage (50k mi) and didn't have an extended warranty gm is not going to assist with the repair of my intake manifold gasket problem.i summarized by saying, "so, you're saying that gm doesn't care what 2nd owners of gm vehicles think about gm?you don't care that i won't buy another gm product?"the rep. Responded "that's your choice." he went on to say "we don't know how the previous owner maintained the vehicle...." and i responded saying "there are tsb's out there on this problem, over 1500 people who've signed an online petition and gm dealer service techs who immediately point out the problem to owners who go in for totally unrelated service; you can't tell me that gm doesn't know this is a product defect."he didn't respond. My vehicle is now consuming about 16 oz. Of coolant every 150 miles driven.the rep. Said i shouldn't be driving it at all; easy to say if you could afford to go out and replace it or repair it; not a very good option for our family now.an extensive web search on ??olds silhouette and intake manifold leak?? has produced many stories of exactly the same problem with other owners of this vehicle in the same year. I request that this problem be repaired free of charge as soon as possible to avoid further damage to engine components.
While driving at 40 mph the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may of result inan accident.been to dlr 3 times. Dealer replaced ignitionmodule.dealer cannot determine problem.cause unknown.please provide further details.
When traveling at 5o mph the vehicle will cut off withoutprior warning, causing loss of power steering and loss of control.alsothe problem occurred on a number of times. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
When driving at any speed the vehicle stalls and cuts off, and sometimes vehicle would start backing up.
The seperntine belt failed.nlm
The serpentine belt was cracked and worn at 40k miles.nlm
During wet road/weather conditionspower assisted steering failed. Dealership installed a water deflector plate to prevent water from contactingpower steering belt.however, while traveling at approximately 25 to 30 mph in a rain storm,power steering failed, andbelt foralternator slipped which caused light forbattery on the dash board to come on. Dealership has been contacted, and ownerwas informed that nothing could be done for this problem. The dealer indicated that the wet conditions caused a belt to slip from the alternator and disabled the alternator.
When driving thru puddles during rain, water splashes on the serpentine accessory drive belt , causing the power steering pump pulley to slip and loss of steering control. The service manager a the dealership where i bought the van said there was no way to tighten the belt. This has happened four times and luckely the speed has been slow and the steering came back after a few seconds.
With front wheel drive vehicle making a right turn and driving over a puddle , water will splash fromwheel and get into the serpentine belt, causingsteering wheel to lock up. Dealer claimed this was normal.ak
I have just found out that my olds silhouette has a coolant leak in the intake manifold withh only 50000 miles on the odometer. To my discuss i was informed that this is a very common and "predictable" failer. I hope that it has not caused any further damage to my engine. It would have been in the least a reasonable action on behalf of gm to give owners of their vehicles a heads up on this all to common defect.
Dt*:the contact stated the low coolant light illuminated and the vehicle was not warming up properly.the dealership determined the antifreeze was leaking into the oil.the manifold gasket was replaced.when the problem returned the manifold gasket was replaced a second time. Two other members of contact's family had the same things go wrong with their vehicles. The dealer won't help the contact to defray the expenses because he used an independent mechanic that once worked at the dealership.there weren't too many dealerships in the contact's area. Also, thecontact knew many people who had similar engine problems.
Dt: contacttook vehicle to a service dealer for routine maintenance and they replaced the lower intake manifold to stop the coolant leak. The consumer statedvehicle was still leaking gasoline and coolant.the consumer did not want to have this problem repaired at the time of the routine visit.the consumer stated the service dealer had to keep the vehicle for about a month.
The outside temperature indicator on the overhead panel gives incorrect readings, the consumer was not happy about the cost of repair and believes that this component should have been covered under warranty.nlm
The cable that holds the spare tire broke, causing the tire to drop to the pavement. The van was parked in the driveway when this happened.van was taken to the dealership, where the cable was repaired. Consumer waiting for a response from gm. *ml
While driving mechanism that holds spare tire under vehicle rusted and spare tire fell off.dealership notified.
Right/left head lamp assembly fogged up and water beads formed o the inside.*tc
Headlamps and fog lamps get condensation in them and is removing the reflective coating. I have another vehicle, same year, make and model that has done and is doing the same thing again. I replaced all of the front end lenses (headlamp and foglamp) on this vehicle at a substantial cost. The dealer states that this is common for this vehicle?
Water is leaking down intoheadlights and fog lights. Head lights havebeen replaced twice. Lining toseal unit is being destroyed. Water damage is causinglights not to reflect. Dealer has been contacted, but no response to the problem.consumer states there is a design defect, the light modules are not sealed and moisture gets in and can not escape through small drain holes, resulting in electric connections failing and the reflective material in the module fails, consumer also feels the high humidity in the area exaggerates the problem, oldsmobile refuses to make an adjustment.
Head lights filled with condensation and makes night driving difficult
Headlights are too dim on low beams.
Dt:the contact stated the headlightsfogged up, causing poor visibility.the vehicle was taken to the dealership.and they could take the headlights apart and blow air into them.no repairs have been madedue to theexpense.
Headlight lens cover fell off. Adhesive holding covers has dried and cracked. Headlights frequently have moisture problems due to leaks in adhesive holding covers. I have been told this is a common problem with 1997-current general motors mini vans. Dealer declined to replace headlight assembly. Contacted oldsmobile 1-800-442-6537. Oldsmobile customer service offered 50% discount on purchase of replacement parts. I believe product itself is defective. I have found numerous complaints on this website citing this same problem. I do not foresee replacing current headlights as solution to problem. I believe replacement lenses will also fall off when adhesive deteriorates.
The glue holding the headlight lens on dries out. Right lens fell off in 3/2003. Left lens fell off in august 2003. Lens is not replaceable and entire assembly must be purchased for $140 from dealer. The bulb will fail almost immediately when exposed to the elements.*la
Head lights filled with condensation and makes night driving difficult.
Both front headlamp lenses have popped off while driving, causing the lamps to burn out. I understand this is a comman problem, a design defect, and replacements ought to be forthcoming.
Headlights not adequate for rural driving.
Right front headlight fell out,was replaced by consumer, gmc not willing to cover, even though this is the fourth vehicle that has experienced this problem.
Drivers side headlamd lens cover fell off.
Head lights do not light up road efficiently.
The consumer stated that both of the head lamps fell out.she stateed that one fell out a year ago.now just recently the other fell out.the headlight began to smoke when it was placed on high beams.both incidents required the headlights to be completely replaced. *sc
The consumer states that the head light cover fell off while driving, which could cause the lights to be inopertive due to mositure build up from exposure.dealer contacted. Nlmthe consumer states that this is common in the 1997 & 1998 models and has had several requests for the part, and a certified mechanic stating that this is a manufacturer defect/faulty part. *scc
Headlight cover has moisture inside, and will fill up with water.dealer has been contacted.
Adhesive behindheadlight lens is prematurely wearing, causinglens cover to fall off. Please give any further details.
The lens cover on the headlight dropped off due to inferior glue used.it is a known problem to oldsmobile.the other lens cover is loose and will probably fall off soon if not fixed or replaced.
Headlamp covers on 1998 oldsmobile silhouette van fall off causing the bulbs to blow when moisture, such as rain, hits the bulb.
Water is leaking down intoheadlights and fog lights. Head lights havebeen replaced twice. Lining toseal unit is being destroyed. Water damage is causinglights not to reflect. Dealer has been contacted, but no response to the problem.consumer states there is a design defect, the light modules are not sealed and moisture gets in and can not escape through small drain holes, resulting in electric connections failing and the reflective material in the module fails, consumer also feels the high humidity in the area exaggerates the problem, oldsmobile refuses to make an adjustment.
Headlights are inadequate for rural driving.dealer has tried to adjusting without any improvement.
The headlight lens covers fell off of the vehicle.this was the second occurrence for this problem.dealer recommended that consumer purchase the entire set to rectify the problem.
Consumer stated passenger's side headlight lens popped off.
The headlamps on this vehicle and the chevrolet and pontiac equivilants fill with water or get moisture in them.this causes theheadlights to short out.both headlights have failed on two occasions and one headlight at present on my vehicle.voss village has said they have seen this problem on numerous occasions.danielle garwin of gm oldsmobile said that gm is aware of the problem, but have not corrected the situation on vehicles they are currently manufacturing.gm dealers want $600.00 to replace the headlights with the same healightsthat the problem exists in.i am told customers are correcting the problem by drilling a hole in the bottom of the headlights.i maintain that this is a safety hazard as you do not know when this may occur as you are driving in the dark.gm is not concerned with the safety issuethey only want to know if your car is under warranty.they obviously have no plans to change the "poor design" (which it is called by a service person at white allen chevrolet). Mr. Steve smargon of gm olds division stated to me that the headlamps leak because "they were not tight enough".i feel several employees of gm or gm dealershp are definitely aware of the problem, but will not change design or fix for a vehicle out of warranty.i guess someone must die to get their attention.thank you for your attention to this matter.
While driving both plastic headlights lenses fell off.the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The technician indicated that this was a common problem with the gmc products. *nlm *sc
Consumer states that while driving the passenger side headlight lens cracked allowing water to enter the component, and blowing out the headlight bulb.while visually inspecting headlights, the driver's side lens fell out and the bulb blew.nlmthe consumer states that it is hard to see while driving.scc
Consumer stated the left headlight cover fell off while driving, the right headlight cover was loose and had to be tightened..
I have had numerous problems with this car since i purchased it. The power sliding side door has benn repaired 2 or 3 times and still works intermittently. The headlights have been repaced once and repaired once and they now have water inside causing the lights to perform poorly. The air bag warning light was repaired at a cost of $80 due to corrosion causing the light to come on. The check engine light comes on if you drive over 100 miles then eventually goes off. Now, the major problem is that i have been told by my mechanic that i have a blown head gasket or cracked block which is causing antifreeze to leak into my oil. There is a possibility that the engine needs replaced. I noted numerous instances of blown head gaskets on gm message boards. This seems to be an ongoing problem. I contacted gm and received no offer of help. The request # given to me was 06214553. This is the 7th or 8th gm vehicle i have owned and have never had any problems. This one has been nothing but a problem.does this classify as a "lemon"? any help would be appreciated.
Headlight lens broke off which caused water to get to headlight bulbs and burn them out. Thiscaused visual difficulty, andcouldresulted in a crash.mechanic said common problem.please provide further information.
While driving, theheadlights were dim. This caused poor visibility.also, dirty water was leaking into the headlight lens.the consumer contacted the dealer. The mechanic told the consumer to bring the vehicle in for inspection to determine the cause of the problem. Dirty water caused the headlights to become dim. *sc
I have two 1998 olds silhouette's and both have moisture build up in them. I have replaced the two lens housing on one of the vehicles only to have the moisture build up again. This was done after a bulb went out due to the moisture. On the second vehicle i brought this to the attention of the dealer and they stated it was a common problem on this vehicle and was not a safety hazard. Now i am thinking of contacting my attorney to look into this matter. I don't want to wait for an accident to occur or a death to result from such a defect. I feel this is a safety hazard because when i take the vehicle in for the annual state safety inspection they always check the head light condition.so headlight condition is a safety concern. Just like the tire incident with ford...does oldsmobile/gm want numerous law suits over this major problem...i think not!
Right front headlight lens is gone.this resulted in the headlight shattering due to no protection on the light bulb.
The consumer stated that both of the head lamps fell out.she stateed that one fell out a year ago.now just recently the other fell out.the headlight began to smoke when it was placed on high beams.both incidents required the headlights to be completely replaced. *sc
Water is leaking down intoheadlights and fog lights. Head lights havebeen replaced twice. Lining toseal unit is being destroyed. Water damage is causinglights not to reflect. Dealer has been contacted, but no response to the problem.consumer states there is a design defect, the light modules are not sealed and moisture gets in and can not escape through small drain holes, resulting in electric connections failing and the reflective material in the module fails, consumer also feels the high humidity in the area exaggerates the problem, oldsmobile refuses to make an adjustment.
The contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile silhouette.the contact stated that the vehicle made a loud banging noise.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the noise was coming from the brakes.repairs were made to the entire braking system, but the noise continued.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they determined that the fuel system was the cause of the failure.the dealer stated that it was not a safety concern because the issue was common in some fuel tanks.the failure and current mileages were less than 70,000. Updated 01/07/09.*ljupdated 01/08/09.
Dt: the vehicle was leaking gasoline. A mechanic looked at vehicle andconfirmed it was a gas leak. Contacted oldsmobile customer service center , but it had not responded to me. Hada recall for the door but not for the gas leak. Gas leak occurred on august 5, 2005.
The fuel system was faulty and the fuel filter had to be replaced, the emmision system also had to be serviced.nlm
As i was accelerating into the fast lane on a freeway in diamond bar ca the accelerator cable broke and the motor did not slow down.the brakes were not working properly and it was like stepping on a brick.they barely responded.i made it to an off-ramp, shifted into neutral.the van slowed down but would not stop.i went up on the curb to try and slow it down more and to get around the cars waiting at the light at the bottom of the off-ramp.by going up on the curb i was able to maneuver around the cars without hitting anyone and missing light poles.i kept shifting from neutral to drive to get the van to the side street and into the parking lot of a car repair.when i was safely in the parking lot i shifted into park and turned off the motor.the mechanics at the repair shop suggested i report the incident since the accelerator didn't react in the way it should have. It was only my presence of mind and the angel on my shoulder that kept me from injuring others and being injured.everyone i have spoken to that knows anything about the accelerator cable has told me that it shouldn't happen the way it did. A safety mechanism should have taken over to keep the motor from idling at such a high rate.i am fortunate to be alive and don't want this to happen to anyone else.please look into this matter before someone gets killed.marylin lewis 909-595-1275.
Fuel pump harness terminals corroded and fuel pump sender failed causing the vehicle to stop without warning, loss of brakes and steering.nlm
Aut6omatic door gasket fell off, replace weatherstrip, hard steering, replace steering rack, fuel pump bad, replaced, brake squeaking, replaced front pads disc brakes, rear windshield washer sprayed inside car, reinstalled nose to nozzle
Vehicle dripping fuel from fuel line under vehicle.when fuel line was inspected to find cause it began spraying fuel at the catalytic converter potentially causing a fire.fuel line was corroded through from the outside.fuel lines needed to be replaced due to severe corrosion.
Fuel filter failed.nlm
Engine stops and goes dead.when this happens there are no brakes, no steering, the vehicle goes dead with no indication, no matter what speed when driving.the dealer had replaced the fuel injection system along with a variety of replacement to several other parts. After arriving back home in less than one week, the engine was dead again. (occurred approximately seven or eight times on the way. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
While driving engine check light appeared on the dashboard.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic cleanedthe injector. But problemrecurred,andvehicle was taken to the dealer again.mechanicdetermined that all six injector needed to be replaced.
When vehicle is half or full gas can be heard splashing in vehicle. Full tank was replaced, but problem returned.
Cylinder in the fuel tankwas leaking , causingvehicle to lose power, resulting in a minor collision. Dealerhas replaced the the gas tank.
Intermittentlydriver's door locks and unlocks on its own.the dealer has replaced the door module. Manufacturer has been notified.
The contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile silhouette. The right passenger door was repaired on january 7, 2002 per recall 01v067000 latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch. The recall repair did not correct the failure and the right sliding door will not lock or latch. The manuafacturer was notified and was advised that the time alloted for a second repair had expired due to the vehicles mileage. The failure mileage was 34,694 and the current mileage was 128,382.
Consumer experienced problems getting recall repair work completed on his 1998 oldsmobile van.*mr dealership took too long to perform recall 04v597000 regarding the interior handle to open the power sliding door.consumer will take chances with the faulty doors in hopes that no one will get injured.
Ignitionwill work on erratic basis.whenconsumer goes out to startvehicle,ignition will fail to start vehicle.dealership has refused service, and a cause for this defect could not be determined.there was thumping in rear periodically when brakes are applied.hood possibly could open while driving.there was recall 01v-067 on sliding door possibly opening while driveing.
The sliding door sensor which made the door retract if therewas an object inits passage way malfunctioned. The door slid shut, pining consumer'sleft hand in the door.consumer hands sustained soft tissue damage, but didn't break. In addition the warning chime did not activate to inform the consumer the door was closing.dealer replaced door lock sensors.
On a random basis there is a thumping noise coming from brake system.dealership has refused service. Cause of defect has not been determined.ignition locks up periodically. The hood hits bumper and possibly could open while driving.there was recall 01v-067on sliding power door.it could possibly open while driveing.
Recall campaign 01v067000 concerning power sliding door. The automatic door would intermittently open by itself while driving. Dealer was not notified at this time.
Received notice #01v067000; tookvehicle to dealer. Repairs done on sliding door. Originally had problem, repaired before recall.problem after recallwas like before, not working properly, but getting worse.recall repairs were done a week ago.
The right side sliding doordoes not latch properly.intermittently the door will open on its own.alsoabs traction control light stays on.
Power sliding door does not function properly.door closes and re-opens or closes but does not latch.
The contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile silhouette. The contact stated that once the vehicle was stopped and shifted into park, the vehicle would not shift into drive. In addition, the vehicle would only remain in park if the emergency brake was engaged. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that the shift linkage cable was fractured and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.updated 03/24/11*ljthe door latch and seat belts were inoperative. Updated 05/05/11
Consumer sliding door only works manually, driver seat does not have either manual or electronic control.the power window on the drivers side was replaced.
Passenger's side door opened without prior warning. Dealership was aware ofproblem. The vehicle had no power when accelerating due to computer problem.the sliding door opened while driveing.the vehicle had been to the dealer a number of times for various problems.this vehicle was not safe to drive.
Dt*:the contact stated there was a recall for the automatic sliding door.the manufacturer recall number is 01013.the nhtsa recall # is 01v264000, the repair was performed in march of 2003.the sliding door failed to stay latched after the recall work was performed by the dealership.the door would not open automatically or close completely.the dealer is willing to assist after the contact pays for the diagnostic fee.
While traveling at 70 mph, hood started to shake, hood came unlatched, but did not fly up. There may be a defect with release button.
Parking brake cable had pulled loose from the clip that holds it to the rear axle, allowing it to wear against the rear shock absorber.this caused a weak spot in the rubber boot that holds compressed air for the load levelling function.this caused the boot to rupture as the vehicle was being loaded, and the load levelling system was pumping up the shocks.since this was an ongoing wear process, it could have caused a failure at highway speed with the vehicle heavily loaded, causing a loss of control to the vehicle.poor fitup between the cable and the axle mounts appears to be a contributing factor, as it springs the cable in a direction that may cause the separation from its clip.
Transmission failed. Yh
While driving would hear loud noises whenevertransmission shift gears. Contacted dealership. Please provide further information.
I've had brakes fixed, and have replaced the tires twice!the back-end keeps making noise every time you change the gear from park to drive or any other gear.the brakes squeal a lot and the back end seems like it wants to come off, very loud and very loud squealing.would not recommend anyone to buy this type of vehicle and i won't buy another one!car has had these problems since purchased new in 1998, but under a 5 year lease, i feel stuck!very dissatisfied customer!
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The contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile silhouette. The contact stated that once the vehicle was stopped and shifted into park, the vehicle would not shift into drive. In addition, the vehicle would only remain in park if the emergency brake was engaged. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that the shift linkage cable was fractured and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.updated 03/24/11*ljthe door latch and seat belts were inoperative. Updated 05/05/11
Failure of part nos. 12533714 (socket) and 12101854 (connector) resulted in the anti-lock brakes and traction control to be disabled.additionally, tail lights did not function properly.
Had received recall notice in mail , recall 98v131000. Owner not satisfied with the repairs that was done under the recall.
The gear shift slipped from parking to drive by itself and vehicle speed out causing accident. Yh
Vehicle was welded incorrectly fromfactory, and at about 35,000-40,000 miles it will start to pull apart, causing tires on rear axle to slant and eventually blowout.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.
Vehicle was welded incorrectly fromfactory, and at about 35,000-40,000 miles it will start to pull apart, causing tires on rear axle to slant and eventually blowout.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.
The vehicle hesitated when shifting out of overdrive at highway speeds, the dealer first diagnosed it as a filter problem then replaced sensors and rebuilt the fuel injectors as a possible cause, lastly the crack spark plug wire was replaced but the problem continued, finally the transmission was rebuilt and the problem was fixed.
The vehicle hesitated when shifting out of overdrive at highway speeds, the dealer first diagnosed it as a filter problem then replaced sensors and rebuilt the fuel injectors as a possible cause, lastly the crack spark plug wire was replaced but the problem continued, finally the transmission was rebuilt and the problem was fixed.
The middle row seatbelt will not stay locked.consumer stated when securing child seat in the middle outboard rear seat, the seatbelt will not stay locked, and popped loose.child was not properly restrained.ts seat belt buckle and retractor was replaced.
Seat belts in the second row captain chairs released in a car accident (roll over). Seat belt in the front passenger side expanded still causing the passenger to be thrown around in the roll over. Airbags didn't deploy! -olds has been notified.
The contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile silhouette. The contact stated that once the vehicle was stopped and shifted into park, the vehicle would not shift into drive. In addition, the vehicle would only remain in park if the emergency brake was engaged. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that the shift linkage cable was fractured and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.updated 03/24/11*ljthe door latch and seat belts were inoperative. Updated 05/05/11
I was involved in a minor accident, less than 20 mph.i had the front drivers seat belt height adjusted to the lowest position, i am only 5'3.upon impact the seat belt moved to the top position.so, instead of being on my shoulder, it ended up across my neck.the seat belt cut my neck, and also left a burn, and a bruise.
Front seat belts buckles will not lock properly. Dealer notified.
The interchangeable seat doesn't have a place where consumer can hook up the seat belt for the right hand side seat on the second row.when the vehicle was purchased, consumer was told that the seats could be changed by the salesman, this was one of the reasons that the consumer purchased the vehicle.
Center captain chairs when tilted forward to allow entry to rear results in injuries to occupants due to base positioning.
Center captain chairs when tilted forward to allow entry to rear results in injuries to occupants due to base positioning. Mjs
The metal frame seat bolster on the driver's side in my 1998 oldsmobile silhouette has broken through the foam cusion and has begun to damage the leather.i am concerned that if this vehicle were in an accident the metal would impale the driver.i have contacted general motors several times only for them to tell me someone would have to be injured before they would recongnize this as a problem.a relative has the exact same mini-van (year and model) and is experiencing the same problem.i have received an estimate of repair from an independent auto upholstery shop and found it interesting that when i told the gentleman what type of vehicle it was he knew exactly what the problem was prior to looking at the vehicle.he indicated that he has repaired many of these.we also found out that general motors has redesigned the drivers and passengers seats in the silhouette, either providing more seat frame protection or removing the metal portion that is protruding from my vehicle.
When folding the rear seat down it caused the seat belt to malfunction.consumer stated the occupant was unable tofasten the seat belt.dealer notified. Mrthe third row seat had an open gear mechanism that servered the seat belts on each side.the plastic guard was not long enough to protect the belt.the seats were severed by the rear folding process and the driver'smanual doesn't caution the possibility.gm stated that problem was a wear issue without examining the vehicle.scc
Second row of seats have to be tilted forward to gain access to the third row of seats, and to do so could getsomeone injured by the frame since the hole thing comes up. The dealer has been copntacted.
Driver's right metal seat bolster has displaced padding allowing the sharp metal frame to be exposed beneaththe leather.i believe this could harm the driver in an accident.
My vehicle contains two rows of removable seats (captain's chairs).the seats on the left side of the van, whether middle or back row, are simple to remove and replace.however, the seats on the right side, both from the middle and backrow, are exceptionally difficult to re-install.the service manager at my dealer says that every silhouette is like this.the effort required to re-install these seats causes one to jockey it back and forth causing the latching mechanism and seatslides to move and exposes fingers and other body parts to injury.
Back rear double bracket that holds electric sliding drivers side seat on the main frame bolted to the chasis of the vehicle has sheered off during normal seat use.found broken bracket underneath the drivers seat.could pose a safety concern if person is involved in crash and the entire seat breaks away from its mounting.
The owner had recall problems repaired. Owner not satisfied with recall repairs by dealer. Owner thinks repairs not done correctly.
Consumer sliding door only works manually, driver seat does not have either manual or electronic control.the power window on the drivers side was replaced.
Aut6omatic door gasket fell off, replace weatherstrip, hard steering, replace steering rack, fuel pump bad, replaced, brake squeaking, replaced front pads disc brakes, rear windshield washer sprayed inside car, reinstalled nose to nozzle
The contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile silhouette.the contact stated that the vehicle made a loud banging noise.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the noise was coming from the brakes.repairs were made to the entire braking system, but the noise continued.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they determined that the fuel system was the cause of the failure.the dealer stated that it was not a safety concern because the issue was common in some fuel tanks.the failure and current mileages were less than 70,000. Updated 01/07/09.*ljupdated 01/08/09.
Brakes failed without warning (no indicator light) and no warning lights lit now. I have checked all brake pads, shoes, wheel cylinders and calipers and didn't find any indication of a problem. I have checked for leaks on the power booster and brake lines and didn't find any leaks. The local dealer hasn't observed a failure of this nature, i also called oldsmobile (1-800-222-1020) and they were unaware of any cause for this failure.
Pedal goes all the way tofloor, andpedal is hard.brakes grab a little with a little motion. Dealership is aware of the problem.
While passing a truck, in a construction site, the accellerator pedal stuck.the vansped out of control over 80 mph, i was unable to slow van using brakes and manual gears.i turned the key off to stop the car.
On a random basis there is a thumping noise coming from brake system.dealership has refused service. Cause of defect has not been determined.ignition locks up periodically. The hood hits bumper and possibly could open while driving.there was recall 01v-067on sliding power door.it could possibly open while driveing.
Ignitionwill work on erratic basis.whenconsumer goes out to startvehicle,ignition will fail to start vehicle.dealership has refused service, and a cause for this defect could not be determined.there was thumping in rear periodically when brakes are applied.hood possibly could open while driving.there was recall 01v-067 on sliding door possibly opening while driveing.
Failure of part nos. 12533714 (socket) and 12101854 (connector) resulted in the anti-lock brakes and traction control to be disabled.additionally, tail lights did not function properly.
While driving the van about 25 mph and applying the brakes, the pedal went down to the floor. Started vibrating and the van continued at the same speed without slowing down and would not stop. Eventually the brakes came back again and the van stopped. This happened on a sunny dry day during normal braking.the dealer not able to duplicate the problem.
While driving at 10 mph, consumer applied brakes, and the brakes went straight to the floorboard. Vehicle ran a red light. Vehicle has been in shop for repair service three to four times, anddealer could'nt determine the cause.
Abs motor failed disabiling entire abs system at 58,821 miles.nlm
The right side sliding doordoes not latch properly.intermittently the door will open on its own.alsoabs traction control light stays on.
Dealership is refusing service to repairrecall01v067000 notice that she received in the mail. Consumer states the ignition locks up periodically.there is a thumping in rear when brakes are applied.hood hits bumper, consumeris concerned that the hood could fly open while driving.
I've had brakes fixed, and have replaced the tires twice!the back-end keeps making noise every time you change the gear from park to drive or any other gear.the brakes squeal a lot and the back end seems like it wants to come off, very loud and very loud squealing.would not recommend anyone to buy this type of vehicle and i won't buy another one!car has had these problems since purchased new in 1998, but under a 5 year lease, i feel stuck!very dissatisfied customer!
There was a slight vibration in the front of the vehicle while driving that could be felt in the steering wheel.the vehicle was driven to a repair shop, where it wasfound, that the disc brakes on the front wheels and the pads had separated from the brake shoes and damaged the rotors.this was a common problem with these vehicles.*sc
The rear brakes are making a scraping sound, the dealer cleaned the brakes twice and the noise disappeared for a short time then returned, the dealer finally found that the shoes were soaked with brake fluid from leaky rear wheel cylinders.nlm
The contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile silhouette. The contact stated that while exiting a parking space, the steering wheel failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was informed of nhtsa campaign id number: 02v286000 (steering:rack and pinion) but was advised that his vehicle was not part included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 107,519.
When attempting to make a left turn, consumer states the steering wheel gets really stiff.took vehicle to dealer and there is a recall describing the same problem recall # 02 v 286 000.consumers vehicle was not affected.please provide any further information. Ts
With front wheel drive vehicle making a right turn and driving over a puddle , water will splash fromwheel and get into the serpentine belt, causingsteering wheel to lock up. Dealer claimed this was normal.ak
The driver'svehicle was running while inside of a parking lot. The driver turned the steering wheel to the left and the steering column locked up.the driver tried to unlock it but was unable.the driver had the vehicle towed to a mechanic's shop for repair.please provide any additional information.
The power steering would fail while driving in the rain which resulted in loss of control.vehicle was taken to dealer & mechanic could not locate cause of steering problem.
During wet road/weather conditionspower assisted steering failed. Dealership installed a water deflector plate to prevent water from contactingpower steering belt.however, while traveling at approximately 25 to 30 mph in a rain storm,power steering failed, andbelt foralternator slipped which caused light forbattery on the dash board to come on. Dealership has been contacted, and ownerwas informed that nothing could be done for this problem. The dealer indicated that the wet conditions caused a belt to slip from the alternator and disabled the alternator.
Recall for steering, difficulty turning left,power steering inoperative. Replaced rack and pinion.left turns could only be done at a low rate of speed and at a wide angle.consumers vehicle was not covered under the recall and was charged for service.mechanic left the recall paperwork on the passenger seat and it was found by the consumer showing that he used the paper work determine how to fix the problem.*tc
When vehicle is driven through a small puddle, and any amount of water enters the engine compartment, vehicleloses power steering, andsteering wheel locks up.
Rel. Claims: 731603, 848089, 870477, 871178, 890098 steering fails when going through puddle at any speed, even 20 mph. I barely missed hitting someone. I have never seen anything like this in my 20 years of driving. Is their patch or fix available since this was first found out almost three years ago? this problem creates a dangerous loss of steering control on wet roadways. Please [email protected].
Whentraveling and water goes through,water splashes up to the serpentine belt/the steering cuts off. Problem started when traveling between 20 to 35mph. This incident happened, and steering is lost. Consumer said that he will call the dealership.the dealer said replace belt should correct this problem.
When driving thru puddles during rain, water splashes on the serpentine accessory drive belt , causing the power steering pump pulley to slip and loss of steering control. The service manager a the dealership where i bought the van said there was no way to tighten the belt. This has happened four times and luckely the speed has been slow and the steering came back after a few seconds.
The vehicle's power steering experienced the same defect as stated in recall 02 v 286 000, but the vehicle identification number not included in the recall. There was a popping sound and a slight effect to the right. *sc
While driving at 65 mph vehicle suddenly lost power steering. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled off the road. Vehicle was towed to dealership. A bearing blew through the lower casing, resulting in loss of power fluid. The power steering rack was repaired. This failure occurred because of the defect described in recall 02v286000 concerning power steering assembly. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
Recall for steering, difficulty turning left,power steering inoperative. Replaced rack and pinion.left turns could only be done at a low rate of speed and at a wide angle.consumers vehicle was not covered under the recall and was charged for service.mechanic left the recall paperwork on the passenger seat and it was found by the consumer showing that he used the paper work determine how to fix the problem.*tc
Aut6omatic door gasket fell off, replace weatherstrip, hard steering, replace steering rack, fuel pump bad, replaced, brake squeaking, replaced front pads disc brakes, rear windshield washer sprayed inside car, reinstalled nose to nozzle
The contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile minivan. While the contact was driving approximately 35 mph unexpectedly the tire flattened. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The contact observed that the spare tire detached from the rusted spare tire cable bracket. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 124,000. The current mileage was 124,430.
During wet road/weather conditionspower assisted steering failed. Dealership installed a water deflector plate to prevent water from contactingpower steering belt.however, while traveling at approximately 25 to 30 mph in a rain storm,power steering failed, andbelt foralternator slipped which caused light forbattery on the dash board to come on. Dealership has been contacted, and ownerwas informed that nothing could be done for this problem. The dealer indicated that the wet conditions caused a belt to slip from the alternator and disabled the alternator.
Vehicle was welded incorrectly fromfactory, and at about 35,000-40,000 miles it will start to pull apart, causing tires on rear axle to slant and eventually blowout.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.
Power sliding doorcomes open while driving. Contacted dealer.
The cable regulating the power sliding door eroded resulting in the power door not closing all the way or not closing at all.the vehicle was service four times for this problem.repair estimates were $1600 to replace the entire mechanism; instead the door was converted to manual.if the door closed, it was unlatched and the buzzer sounded the entire driving time.otherwise, the door would attempt to close, but then open again.either way, the buzzer went off continuously.the dealer, charles maund, found no problems with the actuator, only the cable.
Right side automatic door does not close at times and reopens by itself.yh
Actuator withinpower sliding door assembly has malfunctioned, causingdoor to haveto be manually shut.please give any further details.
Dealership is refusing service to repairrecall01v067000 notice that she received in the mail. Consumer states the ignition locks up periodically.there is a thumping in rear when brakes are applied.hood hits bumper, consumeris concerned that the hood could fly open while driving.
Automatic dooropens onits own,causing a child's hand to be caught in the door . The dealer has repaired the vehicle. Pe04064.pco
Recalls 01v264000 and 01v067000 repairsforautomatic sliding door was performed on04/02/ 2000.on two different occasions, automatic sliding door opened while van was in motion with children riding inside. Please describe details.
I have had numerous problems with this car since i purchased it. The power sliding side door has benn repaired 2 or 3 times and still works intermittently. The headlights have been repaced once and repaired once and they now have water inside causing the lights to perform poorly. The air bag warning light was repaired at a cost of $80 due to corrosion causing the light to come on. The check engine light comes on if you drive over 100 miles then eventually goes off. Now, the major problem is that i have been told by my mechanic that i have a blown head gasket or cracked block which is causing antifreeze to leak into my oil. There is a possibility that the engine needs replaced. I noted numerous instances of blown head gaskets on gm message boards. This seems to be an ongoing problem. I contacted gm and received no offer of help. The request # given to me was 06214553. This is the 7th or 8th gm vehicle i have owned and have never had any problems. This one has been nothing but a problem.does this classify as a "lemon"? any help would be appreciated.
Passenger's electrical sliding door does not close when button on console/remote is depressed. Door opens on its own, buzzer would sound. Took to dealer for repairs,but problem still exists. An intermittent problem.
Automatic door cable failed.
Aut6omatic door gasket fell off, replace weatherstrip, hard steering, replace steering rack, fuel pump bad, replaced, brake squeaking, replaced front pads disc brakes, rear windshield washer sprayed inside car, reinstalled nose to nozzle
On a random basis there is a thumping noise coming from brake system.dealership has refused service. Cause of defect has not been determined.ignition locks up periodically. The hood hits bumper and possibly could open while driving.there was recall 01v-067on sliding power door.it could possibly open while driveing.
Dealership is refusing service to repairrecall01v067000 notice that she received in the mail. Consumer states the ignition locks up periodically.there is a thumping in rear when brakes are applied.hood hits bumper, consumeris concerned that the hood could fly open while driving.
Ignitionwill work on erratic basis.whenconsumer goes out to startvehicle,ignition will fail to start vehicle.dealership has refused service, and a cause for this defect could not be determined.there was thumping in rear periodically when brakes are applied.hood possibly could open while driving.there was recall 01v-067 on sliding door possibly opening while driveing.
When parked on an incline andnot holding the brakes, vehicle will drift backwards while in drive. Dealer has been contacted.
The rear tire blew out and the other three tires were prematurely worn out and rear alignment is not adjustable due to the defective axle. Yh
I've had brakes fixed, and have replaced the tires twice!the back-end keeps making noise every time you change the gear from park to drive or any other gear.the brakes squeal a lot and the back end seems like it wants to come off, very loud and very loud squealing.would not recommend anyone to buy this type of vehicle and i won't buy another one!car has had these problems since purchased new in 1998, but under a 5 year lease, i feel stuck!very dissatisfied customer!
After 2/3 of the tire (general xp2000 size p215 70 r15) tread wore off the tires, the tire was not strong enough to travel a normal gravel road without the stones puncturing the tire tread.nlm
Tire tread completely came off leaving only sidewalls on the rim.this happened instantly with no warning while driving at high speed.gm dealer says tire only warrented under the 36 month bumper to bumper warranty.general tire does not warrant tires that are ome. (tiresize: 215/70r15)( dot number: tire size: 215/70r15 )
When traveling up a hill under wet conditions wheels slip.consumer states it's the wrong tread design on the tire.
Consumer mailed in a complaint form two months ago and has yet to receive an odi number.*mr
I have had numerous problems with this car since i purchased it. The power sliding side door has benn repaired 2 or 3 times and still works intermittently. The headlights have been repaced once and repaired once and they now have water inside causing the lights to perform poorly. The air bag warning light was repaired at a cost of $80 due to corrosion causing the light to come on. The check engine light comes on if you drive over 100 miles then eventually goes off. Now, the major problem is that i have been told by my mechanic that i have a blown head gasket or cracked block which is causing antifreeze to leak into my oil. There is a possibility that the engine needs replaced. I noted numerous instances of blown head gaskets on gm message boards. This seems to be an ongoing problem. I contacted gm and received no offer of help. The request # given to me was 06214553. This is the 7th or 8th gm vehicle i have owned and have never had any problems. This one has been nothing but a problem.does this classify as a "lemon"? any help would be appreciated.
Engine:cam shaft broken in two and bent rods. Other:headlight switch shorted out.
Driver is able to depress the brake and accelerator pedals simultaneously with his right foot.
While driving the vehicle, the accelerator pedal became stuck and caused the vehicle to continue moving at speed even after the foot was removed from the pedal.the only symptom just before the incident was that the accelerator pedal had more resistance than normal when pressing it.downshifting gears or shifting into neutral caused the engine to race at a high rpm.had to constantly apply the brakes to stop the car and shut it off.the throttle cable was found to be broken and was replaced.the vehicle had the 60,000 routine maintenance preformed at the dealership within the past 3,000 miles.oldsmobile customer assistance basically said that the throttle cable can break over time, and there is no issue.file # is 1-262177273.
While pulling into a driveway accelerator pedal got stuck.consumer had to slam down on the pedal to unstick the accelerator pedal. Consumer anticipated this problem may cause a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified via phone, but no inspection was made at this time.
While passing a truck, in a construction site, the accellerator pedal stuck.the vansped out of control over 80 mph, i was unable to slow van using brakes and manual gears.i turned the key off to stop the car.
While driving the vehicle, the accelerator pedal became stuck and caused the vehicle to continue moving at speed even after the foot was removed from the pedal.the only symptom just before the incident was that the accelerator pedal had more resistance than normal when pressing it.downshifting gears or shifting into neutral caused the engine to race at a high rpm.had to constantly apply the brakes to stop the car and shut it off.the throttle cable was found to be broken and was replaced.the vehicle had the 60,000 routine maintenance preformed at the dealership within the past 3,000 miles.oldsmobile customer assistance basically said that the throttle cable can break over time, and there is no issue.file # is 1-262177273.
Rear windshield-shattered after closing the passinger door and walking away from van. Pieces of the window flew on top of the van, just a little inside the van and then some to the ground. 60% of the window stayed in the frame but it was all broken.
Back windowexploded without any notice. Has not contacted dealer.
Consumer sliding door only works manually, driver seat does not have either manual or electronic control.the power window on the drivers side was replaced.
Intermittently the rearwindshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the driver view. Dealer sorry there is not recall on this vehicle. Owner stated wiper motor never should've fail. *ph1998 oldsmobile silhouette experienced complete failure of the windshield wiper motor.windshield wipers being inoperative is obstructing the driver's view.*mr
Dt*: the contact stated the pinch weld areas on the windshield are rusting.the windshield professionals discovered this while replacing the windshield in the vehicle.this occurred on the driver side top, bottom andthe passenger side top.the vehicle has been inspected by a dealer.
Rear passenger windshield exploded inward which mayhave caused injuries.please provide further information.
The rear windshield shattered when consumer got her 10 year oldinto the vehicle, and closed the door on the passenger's side.
Windows in the sliding doors have pins that don't keepthe windows secure.windows vibrate and also pop out.please give any further details.
Aut6omatic door gasket fell off, replace weatherstrip, hard steering, replace steering rack, fuel pump bad, replaced, brake squeaking, replaced front pads disc brakes, rear windshield washer sprayed inside car, reinstalled nose to nozzle
While driving in rainy weather the windshield wipers became entangled which cause them to become inoperable.please give any further details.
When traveling up a hill under wet conditions wheels slip.consumer states it's the wrong tread design on the tire.
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