What Year Was the Oldsmobile Silhouette Made?

The Oldsmobile Silhouette was a minivan that was produced by the Oldsmobile division of General Motors, and was in production from the 1989 to 2004 model years. It was the first minivan manufactured by an American carmaker and one of the earliest minivans on the market. The Silhouette was introduced as part of Oldsmobile’s entry into the minivan market, which at that time had already been dominated by imports such as Toyota and Honda.

The Silhouette shared its platform with two other vehicles: the Pontiac Trans Sport and the Chevrolet Lumina APV. All three vehicles had similar styling, but they were built on different platforms and had different powertrains.

The Silhouette featured a 3.8L V6 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission, while the Trans Sport had a 3.4L V6 engine and a 3-speed automatic transmission. The Lumina APV had both a 3.4L V6 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission.

The first generation of Oldsmobile Silhouettes were available in three trim levels: base, LE, and GLX. They featured power windows, locks, mirrors, cruise control, air conditioning, rear seat audio controls, and an optional DVD entertainment system. Additionally, some models were equipped with an optional driver information center.

In 1996 Oldsmobile updated the Silhouette with new exterior styling, interior upgrades, added safety features such as side impact airbags for all seating positions and antilock brakes for four-wheel drive models.

The second generation of Oldsmobile Silhouettes were available in three trim levels: base GLS (1997–1998), mid-level GLS (1999–2000) or plus (2001–2004). They featured power windows/locks/mirrors, cruise control/tilt steering wheel/air conditioning/rear seat audio controls/tinted glass/optional DVD entertainment system.

Conclusion:

The Oldsmobile Silhouette was first manufactured in 1989 as part of GM’s entry into the minivan market and continued to be produced until 2004 when it ceased production. It featured distinct exterior styling from its sister vehicles; Pontiac Trans Sport & Chevrolet Lumina APV; along with various interior upgrades over its 15 year production history.