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2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette

US · Van · Minivan - 2WD

The 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette is listed in the US market as a van with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
3.4L 6-cylinder
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
3.4L 6-cylinder
Combined Economy
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
FWD, AWD
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine3.4L 6-cylinder
Displacement3.4 L
Cylinders6
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears4
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: FWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
City16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Highway22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 3, 2026.

  • 09E005000: STEERING

    DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

    Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT…

    Reported February 17, 2009. View on NHTSA

  • 08E050000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

    Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

    Reported August 11, 2008. View on NHTSA

  • 07E021000: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

    CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

    Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

    Reported March 12, 2007. View on NHTSA

  • 04V597000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A PASSENGER USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER-SIDE, THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS.…

    Reported December 22, 2004. View on NHTSA

  • 02V222000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO…

    Reported August 9, 2002. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 9, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 18, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 9, 2026

Data verified: November 9, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette have?

3.4L 6-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette?

Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 3, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.