The service and repair manual for the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette — the 3.4L V6 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Oldsmobile published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.4L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | GLS Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · GL Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · Premiere Mini Passenger Van 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 102 complaints · 237 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Silhouette manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 362
- Engine Performance 3,021
- Accessories & Equipment 2,979
- General Information 1,933
- Body & Frame 1,664
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 516
- Brakes 560
- Restraints 756
- Drivelines & Axles 120
- Steering 179
- Electrical 1,602
- Suspension 260
- Engine Mechanical 562
- Transmission 650
- Front 118
- Rear 192
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
- No cylinder reading should be less than 689
- The oil pressure should be approximately 414
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Silhouette
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 04V597000If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle whi.
- Steering · 09E005000A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warn.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 08E050000Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resultin.
Owners have filed 102 complaints and Oldsmobile has issued 237 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Silhouette. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Silhouette manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Silhouette?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 3.4L V6 across the GLS Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, GL Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, Premiere Mini Passenger Van 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Oldsmobile published for this year.
What 2002 Silhouette problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Silhouette, covering latches/locks/linkages, steering, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Oldsmobile dealers.
Does it include 2002 Silhouette wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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