1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Steering, Wheels · 33,000 miles · MI

Vehicle had ongoing problem when the steering wheel was turned there was severe grinding and knocking noise that could be felt all the way to the floor. Dealership indicated that this was normal characteristic of the steering rack and pinion.*ak alloy wheels on vehicle began to peel causing tire to loose air replaced on 8/10/04 at a cost of 313.00.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Steering · 57,000 miles · SC

My 1998 oldsmobile intrigue has always knocked sometimes when I turn steering wheel. I was told by an oldsmobile dealership that was normal. At 57,000 miles I noticed it became very hard to turn left. It just became worse. Right hand turns were easy but left turns took lots of muscle and I could here a slight grinding. Dec. 2003 I had a new rack and pinion put on car. Looking at this sight, I am not the only one with a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue with this problem. Had to fork out the $$$ because of course it is not under warranty anymore!

Filed Sep 10, 2001 · Steering, Suspension · WV

The steering linkage and left front suspension showed laud noise of grinding and clunking friction at low speed and during turning, mostly toward the left side. The left front wheel seemed to move loosely during these movement, too. Dealer diagnosed and replaced the defective intermediate geer shaft at the owner's expense. The problem seemed to have reduced.

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Brakes · IN

I have a clunking, scratching noise from the front end but I noticed a grinding or squeezy sound when braking. I was told by a certified mechanic that the rotors need replaced, there are deep groves in all but the worst is the back. Also was told the the caliper hardware needed to be replaced. I took it to this mechanic because I can get a straight answer from him from out older vehicles I have been getting no where with the dealership(as far as the clunking clicking). When the next day I took my car back to the dealer when I told them that I had a certified mechanic look at it and what to look for, the service manager told me there was a recall on the rotors. They had my car until the next day and I was told then they could not see a problem. This sounded familiar as I had to have a new steering rack (finally put in last year after many trips to the dealer). Also on this repair trip they rotated my tires, they put the rt front on the rt back!!!! I want to know why gm has not fixed this problem? It seems that enough documentation has been done. I am taking money out of my pocket and going to get yet another opinion on what action should be done. I do not feel safe driving my children around with all these things going wrong. I think that should be the question, isn't anyone at gm concerned about the safety issue and lives of people who spent good money on their cars?

Filed Sep 26, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · PA

When making a turn, you can feel a quiver in the steering wheel and brake pedal and hear grinding. When releasing brake, it makes noise. Steering seems tight, had car in for repairs numerous times to no avail.

Filed Sep 25, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · NY

Steering makes grinding/clunking noise and feel. Brakes sometimes clunk at low speeds.

Filed Jun 23, 1999 · Brakes · VA

The consumer state's while driving at 40 MPH apply the brake's and their is a grinding noise and the brake's feel like something is grabbing the brake's and their is rubbing noise and the vehicle has been into the shop four time's for repair and the dealer can't determine the problem.

Filed Apr 8, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · IL

Steering column knocks and grinds when driving, turning and stopping.

Filed Dec 4, 1998 · Brakes, Suspension · SC

When applying the ABS brakes they grind and squeak, cause unknown. Dealer has replaced the struts which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.