4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,612 miles

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problem #4

Aug 282002

Silhouette

  • 86,450 miles
Door would not latch when driving. No power to open door. Also, left front wheel censor malfunctioned for ABS traction control/ transmission failed, and intake manifold leak.

- Webster, NY, USA

problem #3

Nov 222001

Silhouette

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle purchased from dealer who originally sold it. Some warranty left. Transmission taken to dealer for service. Dealer changed fluid, said metal shavings in transmission pan. This was the first time I had transmission serviced and was told at purchase time that first owner had all maintenance done at dealer.

- Heath, OH, USA

problem #2

Jul 161999

Silhouette

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving in low speed and making any type of turn, vehicle will slip into another gear and accelerate on it's own.

- Jeffersonn, MD, USA

problem #1

May 111999

Silhouette

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Serious safety issue - power assist steering momentarily inoperable on 1/13, 3/12, 4/12, 4/14, 5/11, 5/12 (twice) and 5/13. Occurs when driving through water puddles. Dealer attempted to fix with after market belt. Problem is worse now because length of outage is more brief and just when driver added pressure to steer without power assist it started to work causing overcorrection. Vehicle is currently at dealer for scrutiny. On 4/21, automatic sliding door popped open when car gear shift was moved out of park position. This is not supposed to happen. Dealer cleaned contacts and days later the unit broke. Dealer has completed most of repair. Injury to passenger next to door could occur if door were to open while driving.

- Sugar Land, TX, USA