1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Engine6719.4%
- Electrical6017.3%
- Steering5816.8%
- Exterior lighting288.1%
- Visibility226.4%
- Brakes226.4%
- Suspension154.3%
- Transmission123.5%
- Seat belts113.2%
- Fuel system102.9%
- Interior & seats82.3%
- Driver assistance72.0%
- Body & structure72.0%
- Tires & wheels61.7%
- Powertrain (other)41.2%
- Airbags30.9%
- Other / unspecified30.9%
- Heating & air conditioning30.9%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
WE TAKEN TO HAVE THE CAR FIXED THE ENGINE LIGHT WANT STAY OUT IT KEEP COMING BACK ON WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR.WHEN RUNNING AND WHEN IDLING FOR E CHECK.IT WANT PASS INSPECTION
CAR WILL NOT START, NOT TURN OVER OR ANYTHING. SECURITY LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING. NEVER KNOW WHEN THE CAR WILL START. HAVE BEEN TOWED TO MECHANIC 3 TIMES IN 72 HRS. HE HAS CHECKED ALL CONNECTIONS AND ALL ARE GOOD. HE CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. WILL START A FEW TIMES THEN NOTHING. MECHANIC HAS PUT ON HIS CODE READER AND NOTHING COMES UP. CAR WILL JUST TURN OFF WHENEVER. HAVE READ MANY FORUMS AND TONS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
CAR WILL NOT START, NOT TURN OVER OR ANYTHING. SECURITY LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING. NEVER KNOW WHEN THE CAR WILL START. HAVE BEEN TOWED TO MECHANIC 3 TIMES IN 72 HRS. HE HAS CHECKED ALL CONNECTIONS AND ALL ARE GOOD. HE CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. WILL START A FEW TIMES THEN NOTHING. MECHANIC HAS PUT ON HIS CODE READER AND NOTHING COMES UP. CAR WILL JUST TURN OFF WHENEVER. HAVE READ MANY FORUMS AND TONS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM
SPEEDOMETER, TEMPATURE GAGE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. CAR STILL OVER HEATS AFTER EXTENSIVE REPAIRS. COOLING FANS STAYS ON WHILE OFF. POTENTIAL FIRE BECAUSE OF OIL COMPARTMENT FIRE. VISIBLE LEAK.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE IGNITION SWITCH -- WHICH WAS REPLACED IN 2012 WITH A NEW GM DEALER PART -- TURNS BY ITSELF TO THE ACC SETTING WHILE DRIVING (ENGINE CUTS OUT AND POWER STEERING LOSES POWER). I SUSPECT THAT THIS IS RELATED TO THE GM IGNITION SWITCH RECALL PROBLEM, BUT SINCE THIS MODEL IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, I AM ENCOUNTERING A CHALLENGE TO GET IT REPAIRED. PLEASE PHONE ONLY -- NOT AN E-MAIL USER. *TR
WHEN DRIVING MY 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH I HIT A VERY LARGE POT HOLE IN THE STREET. IT JARRED THE VEHICLE AND SWITCHED THE IGNITION IN MY VEHICLE OFF. I LOST POWER IN THE VEHICLE AND MY ABILITY TO PROPERLY STEER THE VEHICLE. I WAS THANKFULLY IN A LANE WHERE I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER WITHOUT ISSUE (POWER STEERING WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE WHEEL WAS ALMOST LOCKED AND IT REQUIRED A LOT OF PULLING TO BE ABLE TO PULL OVER) AND RESTART THE CAR. I DID HAVE A LARGE/HEAVY KEY RING ON MY KEYS AT THAT TIME. *TR
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE IS SUFFERING FROM THE SAME PRE-EXISTING ISSUES AS OTHER OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE'S. SUCH AS THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I HAVE LOOKED ON WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV AND CALLED 18004249393 AND MY OLDSMOBILE CONSULTANT 1800442653. AS THE ONLY THING SAID IS THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT EFFECTED. I DO THINK MY VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED AND HERE ARE THE REASONS. TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE THAT PROGRESSED, WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A KNOCKING ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY RODS. WHILE DRIVING AN 20 MPH RATE OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT A ROD FRACTURED AND WATER AND OIL LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED A MAJOR ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS PARKED AT THE HOME AND NOW CAN ONLY DRIVEN FOR A SHORT TIME DUE TO OVER HEATING (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), 00V044000 (SEAT BELTS), AND 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND MILEAGE ANY WHERE FROM 10 TO 70 MPH.
THE FAN FOR THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING KEEPS FAILING TO WORK, THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL EITHER BURNS OUT IN 4 DAYS OR WON'T WORK AT ALL EVEN WITH PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED ALL NEW BULBS.THE ENGINE KEEPS RUNNING EVEN WHEN I REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. *JS
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
(1) OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR; (2) DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR SHUT DUE TO THE FRAME/METAL TO WHICH THE DRIVER'S DOOR HINGE MOUNTS TO FLEXING CAUSEING THE DOOR TO BE MISALIGNED WITH THE LATCH. AFTER TRYING TO SHUT THE DOOR THE DRIVER'S WINDOW FELL DOWN AND WILL NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN WITH THE CONTROLS... (3) AT THE MOMENT THE WINDOW IS HELD UP WITH A PAIR OF VICE GRIPS UNTIL I CAN AFFORD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE DOOR...*NM
WHILE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, DRIVERS FRONT AND PASSENGERS BACK ELECTRIC WINDOWS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. CAR IS OWNED BY SINGLE ADULT, NO CHILDREN, WINDOWS ARE NOT ABUSED....WITHIN PAST 6 MONTHS DRIVERS FRONT, DRIVERS BACK, AND PASSENGERS FRONT ELECTRIC WINDOWS HAVE ALL FAILED. PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS THE CABLE HAS BROKEN ON ALL THREE WINDOWS...CABLE WINDS INSIDE OF MOTOR MAKING IT NECESSARY TO REPLACE REGULATOR AND MOTOR. *NM
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S GRANDSON WAS DRIVING 15 MPH, HE APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE ROD FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL THAT CONNECTED FROM THE POWER BOOSTER TO THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 47,000. UPDATED 12/13/07 *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT IT CONTINUED TO MOVE. HE HAD TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE REMOVED THE TIRES, HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS CORRODED AND BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE WEATHER WAS SUNNY AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 62,000.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE IS SUFFERING FROM THE SAME PRE-EXISTING ISSUES AS OTHER OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE'S. SUCH AS THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I HAVE LOOKED ON WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV AND CALLED 18004249393 AND MY OLDSMOBILE CONSULTANT 1800442653. AS THE ONLY THING SAID IS THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT EFFECTED. I DO THINK MY VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED AND HERE ARE THE REASONS. TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE THAT PROGRESSED, WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A KNOCKING ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY RODS. WHILE DRIVING AN 20 MPH RATE OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT A ROD FRACTURED AND WATER AND OIL LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED A MAJOR ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS PARKED AT THE HOME AND NOW CAN ONLY DRIVEN FOR A SHORT TIME DUE TO OVER HEATING (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), 00V044000 (SEAT BELTS), AND 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND MILEAGE ANY WHERE FROM 10 TO 70 MPH.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ALIGNMENT FAILED WHILE THE TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE AND AVS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE WHEEL SENSOR AND BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000. *TR
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT 10 MPH AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF ALL POWER. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #03V527000, REGARDING THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER AND REPAIRS WERE MADE AS INSTRUCTED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 2/9/2006 - AS OF 2/24/2006 THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. ON 2/10/06 THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID AND REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. *NM
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AND MUST BE REPLACED AT 71,000 MILES. 'SERVICE ENGINE SOON' LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER REPORTS THAT CODE INDICATES FAULTY TORQUE CLUTCH CONVERTER SOLENOID. AFTER REMOVING TRANSMISSION DEALER REPORTS THAT SHIFT SOLENOID, TORQUE CLUTCH CONVERTER AND VALVE BODY HAS FAILED AND TRANSMISSION MUST BE REPLACED. GM CUSTOMER SUPPORT CONFIRMS DIAGNOSIS. *JB
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL 00V440000 CONCERNING SEAT BELTS. THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED ON THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER SAID THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
DUE TO TWO PREVIOUS SERVICES FOR NHTSA RECALL 00V044000 CONCERNING SEAT BELTS DEALER WILL NOT SERVICE A THIRD TIME. *AK RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT PULL OUT. CONSUMER HAVE BEEN DRIVING GM VEHICLES FOR 35 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A SEAT BELT FAILURE UNRELATED TO EXCESS WEAR. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT INDICATES A DESIGN FLAW OR MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. CONSUMER FEELS THIS A SAFETY ITEM , SHOULD BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE WITH A BELT THAT DOES NOT INCORPORATE THE FLAWS THAT SEEM TO ACCOMPANY THE ORIGINAL DESIGN. *BF
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE MANIFOLD BLEW UP. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND DETERMINED THE FIRE WAS DUE TO THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS. THERE ARE PICTURES AVAILABLE AND ONE INJURY. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V090000, REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE DELIVERY. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE MODEL AND VIN.
MY 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE WOULD NOT START. I PUT THE HOOD UP AND TOLD MY GIRLFRIEND TO START THE CAR. WHEN SHE DID IT BACKFIRED INTO THE INTAKE AND BLEW UP IN MY FACE. I LOST HEARING IN MY LEFT EAR FOR ABOUT 4 DAYS. CAR GOT TOWED TO CHANCE'S AUTOMOTIVE IN EASTON, MARYLAND. SINCE I HAVE FULL COVERAGE ON THE CAR I GOT A RENTAL VEHICLE THROUGH THE INSURANCE COMPANY. WEEKS LATER THE INSURANCE COMPANY SAYS THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON MY CAR. HOWEVER I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY ANY MANUFACTURER SAYING SO. SINCE THERE WAS/IS A RECALL ON MY CAR THE INSURANCE COMPANY SAYS THAT THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR THE COST OF MY CAR BEING FIXED. SO I CALL A LOCAL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERSHIP. THE GENERAL MOTORS DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RECALL AND THEY ARE NOT GOING TO FIX IT BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE A RECORD SAYING THERE IS A RECALL ON MY CAR. I HAVE CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY NUMEROUS TIMES TRYING TO FIND WHAT WEBSITE THEY WERE USING TO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. FINALLY AFTER WEEKS THEY GIVE ME YOUR WEBSITE. I SEARCHED THE REPORTS WITH 3 RECALL NUMBERS(WHICH 2 DO NOT EXIST;96V1160000 AND 03V473000) THAT THE INSURANCE COMPANY GAVE ME. RECALL # 04V09000 IS LISTED IN YOUR DATABASE BUT THE RECALL DOES NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTION MY CAR, A 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. HOWEVER THE MOTOR YOU SPECIFY IS THE SAME MOTOR IN MY CAR. FROM THIS INFORMATION I DO NOT KNOW WHOM SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. I HAVE BEEN GETTING THE RUN AROUND FOR A MONTH NOW FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE LOCAL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERSHIP. I HAVE A RENTAL VEHICLE WHICH HAVE TO GO BACK TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 14, 2006. I HAVE A 10 YEAR OLD SON WHO I HAVE TO TAKE TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY AND I HAVE A CAREER OF MY OWN. WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION I CANNOT PROVIDE FOR MY CHILD. I JUST WANT THESE MESS TO BE SOLVED. IF YOU COULD HELP ME IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE PLEASE CONTACT ME. MY NAME IS [XXX] AND MY NUMBER IS [XXX] IF NO ANSWER PLEASE CALL [XXX]. *NM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE POWER WIRES FEEDING THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER FAN MOTOR BURNED. THE UNIT WAS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY FOR THE LIFE OF THE CAR. THEY WERE NEVER DAMAGED, OR CORRODED. THE AREA BURNED WAS EXTERNAL TO THE FAN AND HAD CONSIDERABLE COMBUSTIBLES SURROUNDING IT. THERE WAS NO APPARENT SERVICE BULLETIN AT THIS TIME. *AK
FADING/DIMMING OF INTERIOR LIGHTS AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS, FAILED POWER WINDOW, 4 FUEL INJECTOR FAILURES.*AK
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
SPEEDOMETER, TEMPATURE GAGE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. CAR STILL OVER HEATS AFTER EXTENSIVE REPAIRS. COOLING FANS STAYS ON WHILE OFF. POTENTIAL FIRE BECAUSE OF OIL COMPARTMENT FIRE. VISIBLE LEAK.
1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE IGNITION KEY RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION MODULE AND CRANK SENSOR WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. A RECENT PROBLEM DEVELOPED, WHERE THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THERE WERE OTHER TIMES, WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME ON AND THEN GO OUT. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET, IT WOULD DISENGAGE BY ITSELF AND AIR ONLY BLEW OUT OF THE RIGHT DOUBLE VENT AND THE LEFT DOUBLE VENT BLEW OUT HOT AIR. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE GLS.*MR WHEN THE CONSUMER EXITED THE FREEWAY, HE HEARD A MECHANICAL NOISE WHICH RESULTED IN POWER STEERING LOST FOR LEFT TURNING ONLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS ENGINE STALLING SHORTLY AFTER STARTING, THE WEATHER STRIP WAS DEFORMED, A PULSATING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END, HOWEVER A ROAD TEST ONLY FOUND TIRE NOISE, THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW WAS INOPERATIVE, THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPLACED, THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED, THE FUEL FILTER, BATTERY AND REMOTE WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED AN OIL LEAK. *JB
I BOUGHT MY CAR IN THE WINTER MONTH AND NOW THAT IT RAINS MY CAR LEAKS UNDER THE PASSENGER DASH. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
POWER STEERING ASSIST (RACK/PINION-LONG SHAFT) UNIT SECOND FAILURE. *BF THE RIGHT REAR WEATHER STRIP WAS DEFORMED, ENGINE STALLED SHORTLY AFTER STARTING, PULSATING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END, TIRE NOISE, RIGHT REAR WINDOW INOPERATIVE, CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD COME ON FOR 20 MINUTES BUT THE PROBLEM BUT WAS ACTUALLY COOLANT LIGHT, THE ENGINE WOULD CRANK BUT NO START, THE VEHICLE WOULD RUN ROUGH AND DIES, FAILED IGNITION SWITCH, FAILED CRANKSHAFT SENSOR, REMOTE WAS NOT WORKING, LOST POWER STEERING ON A LEFT TURN AND STILL HAD POWER ON RIGHT TURNS, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, THERE WAS EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, AND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE LEFT FRONT HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY. *SC
1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE GLS.*MR WHEN THE CONSUMER EXITED THE FREEWAY, HE HEARD A MECHANICAL NOISE WHICH RESULTED IN POWER STEERING LOST FOR LEFT TURNING ONLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS ENGINE STALLING SHORTLY AFTER STARTING, THE WEATHER STRIP WAS DEFORMED, A PULSATING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END, HOWEVER A ROAD TEST ONLY FOUND TIRE NOISE, THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW WAS INOPERATIVE, THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPLACED, THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED, THE FUEL FILTER, BATTERY AND REMOTE WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED AN OIL LEAK. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE ENGINE WILL DIE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT ANY SPEED, WHICH IS A SAFTY HAZARD. WHEN ENGINE DIES... IT IS VERY HARD TOO STEER AND LOOSES BRAKING POWER. THE ENGINE THEN MAY NOT RESTART FOR SEVERAL MIN. TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPPS TO GET GOING AGAIN. IF A PERSON HAD TO GET TO A HOSPITAL ON TIME IT COULD MAKE THE DIFFERANCE BETWEEN LIFE OR DEATH. WE FEEL THIS SHOULD BE FIXED BY GM...FREE...AND SOON!!! THANKS JOHN & DAWN
WHILE DRIVING UP HILL AT ANY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD DECELERATE EVEN WHEN THE DRIVERS FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR. *NLM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE STRUCK A DIRT PILE AT 30 MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON A GRAVEL ROAD. QUICK 90 DEGREE TURN IN ROAD IN FAMILIAR ROAD, NO SIGNS WARNING OF TURN WERE POSTED. BRAKED FOR TURN. DUE TO GRAVEL VEHICLE SLID. WENT OFF ON LEFT SIDE AREA (TREE LINE) NEXT TO ROAD. HIT TREE ON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE RIGHT NEXT TO CENTER. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONCERNED ON WHETHER THIS IS DUE TO MANUFACTURE DEFECT OR USED CAR DEALER NEGLIGENCE.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAVE A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I FEEL IT WHILE I DRIVE AND ALSO WHILE MAKING TURNS. ONE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE TIE RODS, SO I HAD THEM REPLACED ANOTHER SAID THE GEAR BOX. I STILL HAVE THIS PROBLEM I THINK THIS IS JUST A PROBLEM WAITING TO HAPPEN. SEVERAL MECHANICS HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I DRIVE ON THE AUTOBAHN IN GERMANY SO PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF MY LIFE IS IN DANGER. *JB
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING HE APPLY HIS BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SPEED OFF AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SPIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE IGNITION KEY RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION MODULE AND CRANK SENSOR WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. A RECENT PROBLEM DEVELOPED, WHERE THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THERE WERE OTHER TIMES, WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME ON AND THEN GO OUT. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET, IT WOULD DISENGAGE BY ITSELF AND AIR ONLY BLEW OUT OF THE RIGHT DOUBLE VENT AND THE LEFT DOUBLE VENT BLEW OUT HOT AIR. *JB
THE FAN FOR THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING KEEPS FAILING TO WORK, THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL EITHER BURNS OUT IN 4 DAYS OR WON'T WORK AT ALL EVEN WITH PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED ALL NEW BULBS.THE ENGINE KEEPS RUNNING EVEN WHEN I REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. *JS
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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