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Just as another comment---if OLds is giving extended warrenties along with good deals on the Silouette Van and your inthe market for a van, I'd buy it. Mine has been a good performer.
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SST
I am in the market for an '01 Premiere, and I would like to hear from anyone who has heard of any good lease deals on it.
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SST
Dave
If there are more of "you" out there, please let us know!
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Dave
I have heard that Venture/Montana/Silhouette build quality was spotty with a lot of squeaks and rattles. Is this true? The Silhouette seems very nice but these annoyances are the last things I need. Any advice?
My 1998 had more distance with the remote.
As a precaution I got some clear sealant, lifted the boot rim and sealed it that way. So far stays dry. Sometime ago someone posted that 2001 have drainage holes.
I'd double check with some other dealer or GM.
I sprayed some Prestone silicone lubricant on the weatherstripping (with the window open) and it's been quiet ever since.
I also had the windshield noise mentioned earlier on another Silo. I put foam tape under the plastic cowl and the noise went away.
Mikey.
hopefully.
hopefully.
Steve
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On the lights, it would be worth putting some clear silicon sealant around the edge. Secondly, remove the bulbs and use a hair dryer to clear condensation from the inside of the lens. Then leave to cool down.
Another post on the Chevy Venture site, mentioned that there are rubber air vent tubes on the backs of the lamps and should be turned from present position 90 degrees. Have not looked at that as do not have a problem, but not sure if you can do it. Believe they point downwards
I don't want to get into the merits of one safety test versus another - I know that no accident I (or anyone in my family) will be involved with will ever EXACTLY recreate scenarios used in labratory conditions. On the other hand I do believe in using any information available to me to protect my family from future harm. After reviewing the images and description of the GM minivan's performance in the "offset" crash test, I had to exclude the Silhouette from consideration. Check out the link below if your considering the purchase of a Silhouette or its Chevy & Pontiac "peers".
http://www.highwaysafety.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/html/96026.htm
For the record, I bought a Honda Odyssey ...
I, too, bought the Odyssey. Five stars all the way around, and performed slightly better than the Windstar in offset crash. Look at the pictures of the GM vans compared to the Ody/Sienna/Windstar.
Secondly, I have found the ride quite sensitive to the tire pressure and of course that depends on the accuracy of the gage. Venture is 35 lbspsi all round.
Good luck