The rear brakes are insufficiently proportioned to the front causing the front tires to loose traction easily under moderate braking. There is a spongy brake pedal and I have suggested that air in the back lines may be causing this. No action has been taken because they say their tests show the car is within gm guidelines. The problem becomes readily evident when traction conditions are unfavorable with only slight brake pedal pressure the front tires will overcome the available traction available. It is obvious that the rear brakes are barely assisting, if at all. I have 3 other vehicles and in the same conditions, I can't even get the tires to break loose unless I stomp the brakes. But with intrigue, light pressure causes the front tires to loose traction. Abs functions properly, but would have never come on if all 4 brake were assisting. And in an ABS event, no matter how hard or soft I apply the brake, the car's deceleration rate is dramatically reduced. Actually feels like the car is stopping about half as well as before ABS activated. These ABS events occur all the time. The consistent feeling that the fronts are about to loose traction while the backs are just not contributing is frustrating and life threatening. My wife, brother and I have all had this happen to us while driving this car. I've gone through intersections, into snowdrifts to avoid other vehicles, etc. While the cars next to me can stop with no fuss. Another item that shows more evidence to this is, the front rotors were turned twice for warpage and replaced, then turned again for warpage, all under 36000 miles. Also the back tires look like they're still new. Last week, during a nice heavy rain, with ABS disabled (removal of a fuse), I showed the mechanic that I could not make the back brakes lock the wheels. This was with both feet mashing on the brake. This is while the fronts were skidding all the way. Please help! Abs isn't going to save me, but good brakes sure would help.*a
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue brakes complaints
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Abs system activision on dry pavment surfice somewhat rough, I travel this route often and the street surfice has not change . It is my opionion that ABS activation is due to poor strut performance however based on the "jump or push down on a corner of the vehical and see if it stop in less than one and one-half bounces the unit sill works. It is my opionion that ABS is sensitive to shock ware much earlyer then non ABS cars. This problem can create longer braking, resulting in accidents and damage. This is not my first not to the federal safety agency about this concern but on my 1992 roadmaster had the same problem , even if the shop said the shock were within safity limits with the bounce test the shock change fixed the ABS cycles in all conditions that were normal (non ice) thank you for your consideration into this matter of safety bob urmetz
Brakes were repaired at 10k 18k 22k 32k and 54k olds will not admit there is a problem.
Both rear brake rotors had hard spots on the inside wear surfaces, leading to premature failure of the pads and poor braking performance. Rotors were obviously defective and the dealer did not even attempt to resurface the rotors. Oldsmobile customer assistance was contacted but denied my claim that they were defective. Both rear rotors had the same failure and appearance, which indicates to me the castings had hard spots in them when they were new.
Consumer has had repeated problems with the brakes, dealer has replaced front rotors four times and rear rotors two times, vehicle shudders when depressing brakes, the consumer is also requesting reimbursement. Fog light bulb shorted out.
While backing out of garage on a 20% decline brakes in the vehicle failed to engage temporarily. Then, will suddenly engage to stop vehicle. Dealership could not reproduce this problem. Consumer stated that this problem occurred approximately 2 to 3 times daily. *ak vehicle has experienced brake problems since purchase, consumer states there has never been any problems with brakes while traveling forward, consumer states possible leak in vacuum unit.
This is actually wife's leased car (carol j. Nartker). Prior brake failure, on file. No problem source ever determined for that, no incidents since about 10,000mi.. This problem is with warped front rotors. We brought the car in for severe shaking during braking at approx. 8000mi., they turned the rotors then. Problem gradually reoccurred over time. We hoped to have the obviously defective rotors replaced under warranty before turn-in from lease, but gm refuses to replace them, though this is a known problem. My wife is a very gentle driver, all highway, car garaged, I actually pulled calipers and rotors, they are porous castings, too thin to turn. The original pads have virtually no wear on them. As brakes warm on highway, the shaking becomes more severe.
After car sitting, then starting put car in gear there is a popping/clicking in front. I have had new front rack put on, had them check cv joints, and struts. I have taken this car back to the dealer many, many times they can not find the problem. I took a mechanic (not dealer) and he suggested checking the caliper hardware and brakes. I am at my wits end. Now my rotors have the deep groves and was told by dealer the could not locate the problem!!! Is this car a lemon?
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?
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4/11/2000, replaced intermittant steering shaft, replaced steering shaft, replaced steering rack and pinion and adjusted front toe. 5/25/00, replaced master switch assy. Fog light repaired. Damaged shift indicator light, inoperable bulbs, lamps replaced. Mirror light repaired. 6/01/00, vehicle towed in, new battery replacement,
Brake rotors warp repeatedly. Both dealer & gm refuse to fix the problem once it is out of warranty.
Brake rotors warp every 15k miles. Rotors turned and pads replaced twice at owners expense. Rotors and pads will need replacement next service.
Premature wear of brake pads and rotors. Dealer has put 6 sets of pads and rotors on vehicle.
While driving in cold wet conditions the rotors warped without warning causing the car to violently shudder when attempting to stop, the shudder continues until the rotors are resurfaced or replaced. Nlm
Brake rotors have warped and needed to be replaced 3 times before the car had 47000 miles. An upgrade of the equipment was purchased with "larger brake rotors" from factory which are obviously defective. The manufacturer has stated that this type of rotor warpage (10000-15000 miles) is "normal wear and tear". The latest diagnosis is that the rotors are warped and are too thin to turn. These rotors were just replaced at 29543 miles. The main driver of this vehicle drives mostly highway driving, so the driver's habits should not cause this problem. Manufacturer refuses to fix problem and replace rotors, stating that this is a general maintenance item (similar to replacing brake pads). The "shuddering" that is produced by the defective rotors is very distracting. As this is an item connected with braking, it should be a safety concern to the manufacturer as well.
Rotors grounded and pads sanded at our expense. Brakes had to be hammered on to stop. Vehicle always feel like when you just touched the brakes that ABS was going to kick in. After work was done brakes feel better than they ever have. Since the original date of purchase.
Have seen many postings about rotors warping every 10 to15,000 with both autobahn and standard (mine) on 1998 intrigues. Seems everyone gets save song and dance from the dealer - " not covered under warranty - must be your driving style causing the problem. " dealer refused to write up ticket without first having mechanics look at them- for $75 dollars an hour of course. Went to brake shop to have rotors turned down, shop said three out of four rotors were already underspec and couldn't be turned down. Bought car with less than 13,000 miles on it; if it already needed the brake rotors turned during that time then that suggests a design flaw to me. Rotors warping every 10 to 15,000 miles? Thats ridiculous! Also brake pedal seems rather soft, too much travel for a car with 4 wheel disc brakes, but then the rear rotors are also very warped and are rusting because pads not making much contact with rotor. Olds really needs to fess up and admit the brake system was made from inferior grade materials. These issues are unheard of on foreign medsize sedans. No wonder olds is going under.
Front brake rotors warped at 26,746 miles -- rotors turned. Rotors warped again at 34,363 miles -- replaced. Rotors warped again at 47,835. Contacted dealer and was informed that oldsmobile had issued a tsb stating, in effect, the "if wheels had been rotated/balanced by 'other than a gm dealership', no further warranty services would be provided on warped rotors." at 47,835 miles, I had rotors replaced with "after market" rotors at a cost of $368.00. At 16,000+ miles later, I have experienced no further problems. Supposedly, these "after market rotors" did not contain any composit materials and, therefore, were less likely to warp. The original equipment rotors were part of $230.00 autobahn package. I do not feel that oldsmobile is being fair/truthful regarding problems encountered with these rotors.
While traveling ABS indicator light stayed on through travel. Techniciian stated ABS needed to be replaced . Provide further inoformation.*ak the ABS traction light came on and the consumer found out that the vehicle was unable to stop on slippery surface.
Abs and brake lights on, brake pedal hard to push. Slid on snowy road as ABS not working. Dealer couldn't find problem at first, then replaced ABS motor pack for $412.
When vehicle was taken into a brake shop mechanic told consumer that rotors were sanded by manufacturer to the wrong size. *ak micrometer readings taken over the unworn rim outside of the brake pad wear area showed .035'' below low machine dimension. Brakes were not serviced prior to this.
Faulty rotors cause pulsing and chatter while stopping, dealer stated that the removal of asbestos from brake material causes failure. Nlm
Rear brakes have failed, brake shoes are not even making contact with brakes rotos causing a safety hazard. Please provide further information.
This has been a continuning problem and the gm has told me it is my problem. It has been all 4 brakes.
Part failed without warning. Backup brake system functioned well enough to get to a place where the vehicle could be towed.
Vehicle had a brake problem, rotors warped because they got too hot. When putting foot on brake front end of car shuttered very badly. Gmc replaced rotors at 10,000 miles and 20,000 miles; however, problem reoccurred. Took vehicle to dealer. They took off rotors and grinded them smoothly. At 40, 000 miles problem was worse. *ak heavy duty rotors on 98 olds over heat during normal usage causing rotors to warp and resulting in shuddering of front end when brake is applied.
The ABS motor is on national back order, as told by the dealer. I'm guessing I'm not the only one. The cost quoted by the dealer for the repair is $687.89 for the part & $195.50 for the labor.
Consumer noticed ABS light on, dealer advised that the ABS motor pack was defective.
Claim #005003683; while traveling at 35 MPH and when depressing brake pedal vehicle countinued to travel. Dealer stated brakes rotors failed. Please provide further information.
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