2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 25%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,040miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 25% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,040 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At 63000 miles my 3.4 l engine began leaking coolant at the intake manifold. My mechanic and two others told me that this is typical of 3.1 and 3.4 l GM engines and that the company realizes that it has a design flaw because the replacement gasket has been re-engineered and the replacement bolts. The repair was done at a non GM repair shop and cost me $796.22”
NHTSA complaint #10107736, filed 2005-01, 63,000 miles“My 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette, with 48k miles on it, has had a slow coolant leak for the past few weeks. Upon taking it to the repair shop the mechanic informed me that the rear 'head gasket' has a leak. He stated that this has been a common problem with GM vehicles using dexcool coolant. I plan to contact the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10062747, filed 2004-03, 47,500 miles“Sludge in radiator and coolant expansion tank on my 2000 Oldsmobile silhouet the owners manual states that it should be replaced every 5 years or 150,000 miles but now I'm faced with repairs that I don't know how much they are going to cost me. I just made the discovery today while checking fluid levels.”
NHTSA complaint #10066393, filed 2004-04, 47,587 miles“Was told that my intake manifold gasket was starting to rust and would need to be replaced eventually. Service dept. Mgr at midway chevy in plainwell, mi told me he would keep an eye on it at every oil change (this went on for at least 3 months). March 7th my coolant level low light came on. Husband checked the level and the reservoir was empty and all gummy in bottom. Said it needed to be flushed and refilled. Took to non-GM dealer since it was after hours and knew the owner would take care of in morning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10153324, filed 2006-03, 72,908 miles“I was no the freeway and there is a lot of construction so there is no where to pull over the car got really hot. I was trying to get off the freeway as I was going on the off ramp the car temp all the sudden went red then engine had stopped. I had my girls in the car. They where very scared. Come to find out the head gasket went out for the second time. It went out just after I bought the car it was at 41000 mile now at 120000 it goes out again it is now going to cost me another $1700 to fix it. I have read a lot of complaints about this problem why have you not look in to this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10258653, filed 2009-02, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This 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…
- 10250775Feb 22, 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…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10227056Nov 9, 2022This 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…
- 10222796Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10214869Jun 15, 2022This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10209980Mar 31, 2022This 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…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 | 12 | 15% |
| 2000 | 29 | 25% |
| 1999 | 46 | 31% |
| 1998 | 35 | 21% |
| 1997 | 11 | 11% |
| 1996 | 8 | 40% |
| 1995 | 7 | 15% |
| 1994 | 3 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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