Oldsmobile Silhouette
Overview
The Silhouette is Oldsmobile’s minivan which debuted in 1990 as part of
a trio of GM minivans with unusual styling. The latest Silhouette was
introduced in 1997, joining the minivan mainstream with more conservative
styling and standard convenience items. Versatrak all-wheel-drive versions
were introduced for 2002.
Features & Specs
Engines & Performance
Available Engines & Transmissions
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Engines |
|
|
|
|
|
| 3.4L 185 hp V6 |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Transmissions |
|
|
|
|
|
| 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Payload & Towing
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) |
117.7 |
117.7 |
117.7 |
117.7 |
117.7 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) |
24.2 |
24.2 |
24.2 |
24.2 |
24.2 |
| Standard Towing (lb.) |
1000 |
3500 |
3500 |
3500 |
3500 |
| Maximum Towing (lb.) |
3500 |
3500 |
3500 |
3500 |
3500 |
| Standard Payload (lb.) |
1411 |
1420 |
1360 |
1420 |
1360 |
| Maximum Payload (lb.) |
1411 |
1420 |
1360 |
1420 |
1360 |
| Standard GVWR (lb.) |
5357 |
5357 |
5357 |
5357 |
5357 |
| Maximum GVWR (lb.) |
5357 |
5357 |
5357 |
5357 |
5357 |
Fuel Capacity
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Tank (US gallons) |
25 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
Fuel Economy (city / hwy): All-Wheel Drive
|
3.4L 185 hp V6 |
| 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive |
18 / 24 mpg |
Fuel Economy (city / hwy): Front-Wheel Drive
|
3.4L 185 hp V6 |
| 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive |
19 / 26 mpg |
Engine Specifications
|
3.4L 185 hp V6 |
| Horsepower |
185 @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft) |
210 @ 4000 RPM |
| Valves/Valve Configuration |
12/OHV |
| Displacement (cc) |
3350 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.60 X 3.30 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type/System |
Gas/SEFI |
| Turbocharger |
No |
| Supercharger |
No |
Model Warranty
| Basic (mo.) |
36 |
| Basic (mi.) |
36,000 |
| Powertrain (mo.) |
36 |
| Powertrain (mi.) |
36,000 |
| Rust (mo.) |
72 |
| Rust (mi.) |
100,000 |
Interior
Interior Dimensions
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Standard Seating |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39.9 |
39.9 |
39.9 |
39.9 |
39.9 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
39.3 |
39.3 |
39.3 |
39.3 |
39.3 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
39.9 |
39.9 |
39.9 |
39.9 |
39.9 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
39 |
39 |
39 |
39 |
39 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
59.8 |
59.8 |
59.8 |
59.8 |
59.8 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
61.9 |
61.9 |
61.9 |
61.9 |
61.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
53.6 |
53.6 |
53.6 |
53.6 |
53.6 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
64.3 |
64.3 |
64.3 |
64.3 |
64.3 |
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Interior Features
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tachometer |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering Column |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Leather Steering Wheel |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Steering Wheel Mounted Controls |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Adjustable Foot Pedals |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Genuine Wood Trim |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Trip Computer |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Radio |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Cassette Player |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| CD Player |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| CD Changer |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Hands Free or Voice Activated Telephone |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Navigational Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Subwoofer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Telematic Systems |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Seats
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Cooled Seats |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Heated Seat |
N/A |
Opt. |
Std. |
Opt. |
Std. |
| Front Power Lumbar Support |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Power Memory Seat |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Split Bench Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Leather Seat |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Second Row Folding Seat |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Second Row Heated Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| Second Row Removable Seat |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Third Row Removable Seat |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Storage
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Cargo Area Cover |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Cargo Area Tiedowns |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Cargo Net |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Load Bearing Exterior Rack |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| Pickup Truck Bed Liner |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Roof
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Power Sunroof/Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Removable/Convertible Top |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Manual Sunroof/Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Exterior
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Number of Doors |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3948 |
3948 |
3948 |
3948 |
3948 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
120 |
120 |
120 |
120 |
120 |
| Length (in.) |
201.4 |
201.4 |
201.4 |
201.4 |
201.4 |
| Width (in.) |
72.2 |
72.2 |
72.2 |
72.2 |
72.2 |
| Height (in.) |
68.1 |
68.1 |
68.1 |
68.1 |
68.1 |
| Track Front (in.) |
61.5 |
61.5 |
61.5 |
61.5 |
61.5 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
63.3 |
63.3 |
63.3 |
63.3 |
63.3 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
Cargo Bed Dimensions
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Length (in.) |
26.9 |
26.9 |
26.9 |
26.9 |
26.9 |
| Width at Wheelwell (in.) |
48.3 |
48.3 |
48.3 |
48.3 |
48.3 |
| Width at Wall (in.) |
62.2 |
62.2 |
62.2 |
62.2 |
62.2 |
| Depth (in.) |
45.1 |
45.1 |
45.1 |
45.1 |
45.1 |
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Turning Diameter (ft.) |
39.7 |
39.7 |
39.7 |
39.7 |
39.7 |
| Steering Type |
R&P |
R&P |
R&P |
R&P |
R&P |
| Front Suspension |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
| Rear Suspension |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
| Tires |
225/60R16 |
225/60R16 |
225/60R16 |
225/60R16 |
225/60R16 |
Exterior Lighting
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Automatic Headlights |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Daytime Running Lights |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Fog Lights |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| High Intensity Discharge Headlights |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Exterior
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Air Dam |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Spoiler |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| Skid Plate or Underbody Protection |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Splash or Mud Guards |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Power Sliding Side Van Door |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Power Trunk Lid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Wheels & Tires
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Alloy Wheels |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Chrome Wheels |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
N/A |
N/A |
| Full Size Spare Tire |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Steel Wheels |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Exterior Auto. Day/Night or Electrochromic Mirror |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Glass Rear Window on Convertible |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Heated Exterior Mirror |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Interior Auto. Day/Night or Electrochromic Mirror |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Interval Wipers |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rain Sensing Wipers |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Wiper |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Towing
|
GL |
GLS |
Premiere |
GLS AWD |
Premiere AWD |
| Tow Hitch Receiver |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| Towing Prep. Package |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |