One of the most common (and) critical major engine problems is a blown head gasket. If your Oldsmobile Silhouette has blown a head gasket, you may find it running poorly or not at all. Below you’ll find the symptoms, causes, and price of a Oldsmobile Silhouette head gasket. Recognizing the signs of a blown head gasket in your … Read more
If you find your Oldsmobile Silhouette‘s steering wheel shakes or vibrates when you press the brakes, it is almost always the brake rotors that are the cause of the problem. There are plenty of other issues that can cause the steering wheel to wobble. But, if your Silhouette is only shaking when braking, that’s … Read more
An engine functions as a pump, requiring a precise combination of fuel, air, and spark. If any element of this trio is imbalanced, your Oldsmobile Silhouette won’t run right (or at all). While a misfire is the symptom of bad spark plugs, bad spark plugs almost always indicate a problem with the engine (more on … Read more
If your Oldsmobile Silhouette doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article. Many different issues can cause the problem. We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Oldsmobile Silhouette … Read more
P0155 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Oldsmobile Silhouette. It is caused by a failure in one of the oxygen sensors heated elements, specifically bank 2 sensor 1. The purpose of the heated element in the oxygen sensor is to quickly bring your O2 sensor up to normal operating temperature after … Read more
One of the most common issues with the Oldsmobile Silhouette, or any newer GM vehicle, is the “Service StabiliTrak” warning. StabiliTrak is GM’s electronic stability control system. It does much more than a standard traction control system. It is one of the most innovative and vital safety features on your Oldsmobile Silhouette and can … Read more
P0154 is a relatively common trouble code. It’s generic, which means that it has the same meaning for any vehicle with OBDII (Oldsmobile Silhouette or not). It means that the PCM/ECM is not detecting any activity from the sensor. There can be many reasons for this code to throw. These include a bad o2 … Read more
The P0151 code is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code that indicates low voltage in the Oldsmobile Silhouette’s Oxygen (O2) sensor circuit located at Bank 2, Sensor 1 (B2S1). The B2S1 O2 sensor plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal engine performance by detecting the air-fuel ratio in the exhaust, then sending this data to the … Read more
P0150 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Oldsmobile Silhouette. It is typically caused when the Oxygen Sensor voltage is not within normal operating conditions. Oldsmobile Silhouette P0150 Symptoms Typically, the only symptom of P0150 is going to be the service engine soon light. In some cases, there can be other symptoms … Read more
P0740 is one of the most common transmission trouble codes. It means that the Silhouette‘s computer has detected that there is an issue with the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid circuit. P0740: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction The TCC “locks” the drivetrain, which allows for a true mechanical connection between the transmission … Read more