2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 6% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel started pouring out of the filler neck. The contact stated that refueling the vehicle took an extended amount of time to accomplish. Additionally, there were several unknown warning lights flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the o-ring and retainer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11327285, filed 2020-06, 154,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette. Whenever the contact filled up his vehicle with gasoline, he noticed that the fuel gauge displayed the incorrect amount. The contact also noticed that the fuel gauge would not go under a half a tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the gas tank needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 63,000 and failure mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10242303, filed 2008-09, 40,000 miles“While driving vehicle, it didn't have any speed. While sitting in vehicle, vehicle exploded with flames coming from driver's side. Also, consumer stated muffler burnt hole in gas tank. Contacted dealer and dealer bought vehicle back. Consumer stated service engine light would also illuminate when the vehicle would lose power, mechanics found a hole in the muffler had burned a hole in the plastic gas tank.”
NHTSA complaint #891252, filed 2001-06“As consumer was getting into vehicle to start engine, it fired up and immediately ceased, all other functions in the vehicle worked, several attempts were made to start vehicle, however no luck, there was full battery power but no start, vehicle was towed into dealership for diagnosis and consumer was advised the ground wire for the fuel system had broken loose and would not allow vehicle to start, the wire is located in the rear near the gas tank, fuel system was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #560930, filed 2001-04“Service engine lights goes on and off for the past week dealer could not find problem when it ran diagnosis. Tested twice, I was charged and the light is still on.”
NHTSA complaint #10041568, filed 2003-10Related recalls
- 99V268000Sep 29, 1999Vehicle description: mini vans with extended wheelbase. Some of these vehicles have inoperative fuel tank rollover valves and fuel leakage would exceed the…Covers: Oldsmobile Silhouette 2000, Chevrolet Venture 2000, Pontiac Montana 2000
Related service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service 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…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This 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…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
- 10114954Dec 9, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 6% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 12 | 7% |
| 1997 | 9 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
29 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsExterior lighting
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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