1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
102,250 miles

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problem #4

Jan 152003

Silhouette

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,000 miles
Intake gasket leaked internaly and allowed oil and coolant to intermix and destroyed the engine. There was no warning. I\\\\\\'m still getting estimates for the engine repair/replacement but it looks to be $4000+.

- Hudsonville, MI, USA

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problem #3

Mar 262004

Silhouette

  • Automatic transmission
  • 118,000 miles
While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled without warning. Vehicle was towed to an independent shop, and technician replaced the engine. But problem recurred.

- Chillicothe, MO, USA

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problem #2

Apr 172003

Silhouette 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 124,000 miles
Coolant leak destroyed the engine - there was no warning - sudden stop on a busy highway was potentially dangerous.

- Lawrenceville , GA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 132003

Silhouette 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles
Intake gasket failed allowing oil and coolant to intermix and destroy the engine. There was no warning. Engine had only 84000 miles on it and was well maintained.

- Hudsonville, MI, USA

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