2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette engine and engine cooling problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile silhouette. The contact stated that the vehicle was severely over heating making it impossible to drive. A private mechanic replaced the water pump and thermostat in march 2011 however, the vehicle continued to overheat. The dealer advised the contact to bring…”
filed Mar 10, 2011
“2000 oldsmobile silhouette: intake manifold leaking coolant. Understand it is a defect. Requires constant attention, oil changes and addition of coolant. Understand electrical problems are a defect as well. Have been experiencing them since purchase. *tr”
filed Nov 15, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the…
22-NA-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2024
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Silhouette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Silhouette | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 Silhouette | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 Silhouette | 12 | 15% |
| 1999 Silhouette | 46 | 31% |
| 1998 Silhouette | 35 | 21% |
| 1997 Silhouette | 11 | 11% |
| 1996 Silhouette | 8 | 40% |
| 1995 Silhouette | 7 | 15% |
| 1994 Silhouette | 3 | 8% |
| 1992 Silhouette | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 Silhouette | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 Silhouette | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.