1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette covers a van offered in two body styles, the three-door and four-door mini passenger van, and three trims: Base, GL and GLS. One engine is listed, a 3.4L V6 of 207 cubic inches with overhead valves, natural aspiration and gasoline fuel. The manual supplies procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the engine, fuel and cooling systems, transaxle, brakes, steering, suspension, electrical system and body.

Engines covered

• 3.4L V6 (207 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 3-door mini passenger van
• 4-door mini passenger van

Trims covered

• Base
• GL
• GLS

Known issues on the 1997 Silhouette. The federal record holds 6 recalls for the 1997 Silhouette. On certain vans with traction control, the wiper linkage could rub a brake line at the modulator valve until fluid leaked, reducing braking; a clip was added. Certain vans with a passenger-side power sliding door could have that door close without latching and open on the move, and on certain vans the uncovered latch releases on second- and third-row bucket seats or on the 40% part of the split bench could injure fingers. Of 104 complaints, steering leads with 20 and exterior lighting follows with 18; 4 reported a crash and 1 an injury. Brake, body and steering procedures, specifications and wiring diagrams apply.