98 olds intrigue, coming home from school, tried to avoid a car coming off the onramp. Had car on cruise hit the gas alittle and the car took off. Tried to stop, after several attempts the car finally stop, almost hitting the car in front of me. After I got out the engine caught on fire. The car is a total lose.
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue engine complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. The vehicle was parked, and engulfed into flames. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure occurred after a recall repair was performed under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure which there was no resolution. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. He stated that after parking the vehicle he noticed that there was oil leaking.he also noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood.there were flames that caused the engine and the whole front end to burn. The dealer was contacted and they stated that they would send someone to diagnose it. There have been no repairs done to the vehicle. There is a recall, the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v116000 component: engine and engine cooling.the failure and current mileage was 215000. Updated 5/20/2010 *cn updated 06/17/10
Intake manifold failure on a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue, coolant leaked into oil causing a hydrolock. This could have easily caused the engine to explode if I had been on an interstate. Supposedly this is a common problem with these vehicles according to the mechanic. This leak can also cause a fire. I had to have repairs conducted to the tune of more than 2k.
There were no events leading up to the engine compartment fire on may 29th at about 10:00pm. Except that prior to the incident whenever the vehicle was driven there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. We had a recall done on the vehicle that we thought would correct the burning odor but it however didn't fix that. The recall number was 09047. We had a small engine compartment fire in may of 2007 but there wasn't any damage. However, with the engine compartment fire or thermal event as gm calls it there was major damage totaling the vehicle as when the oil drips down on to the hot exhaust manifold there was no where for the oil to drip down to the ground so therefore it resulted in a fire. The recall #09047 did nothing to solve the burning odor smell or an engine compartment fire. The vehicle did have small amounts of smoke that would come out of the engine compartment when it was driven starting 6 months prior to the final engine compartment fire on june 29, 2009. Then after the recall was done was when we started noticing the burning odor or smell when the vehicle was driven.
I received a letter in may stating that gm was recalling my car for possible engine fires (recall 09047). I called the number provided and was routed to one of the local dealers, who told me that they couldn't do anything with it until late july or august and to call back for an appointment then. Yesterday, 7/20/09, my car burned to a crisp. According to the firemen, it was an electrical fire that started under the hood somewhere and it burned so hot and so fast that they were unable to salvage it. The fire engines are kept literally a block away from where the fire occurred. They responded within minutes and still the entire engine contents fried right up. My car is a total loss. Today I have spent just over two hours on the phone with gm customer service, I have had to escalate the calls twice and call back to them twice and once to the local dealer and all anyone will say is they will contact me within 5 business days and to save the vehicle so they can investigate it. I have nowhere to store this car in it's current state. It is a major fire hazard-especially with our current warm weather/dry conditions and it's full tank of gas. Gm informed me that if I make the decision to have it moved to a junk yard to take lots of pictures before that happens. I informed them that I cannot keep the vehicle here, due to it's fire hazard to the other residents on my block-their half a million dollar homes and their vehicles that are parked in the same area.
I had bought a 98 oldsmobile intrigue around the middle of january from a private owner out of the classifieds. About 2 weeks later, the day I got induced to have a child, my car had started a fire in the hospital parking lot. Then in may, I got a safety recall notice in the mail. I wanted to know what exactly I can do to fix this problem, we had to junk the car because it was not fixable. I do still have the title though.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the upper and lower intake manifolds needed to be replaced. The contact has had the part replaced on three different occasions, which originated with the check engine light illuminating. The current mileage was 117,000 and failure mileage was 52,363.
I was the second owner and bought the car in february 2003. Had to replace the radiator twice. Kept having trouble with the temperature showing high. 06 bought a radiator. Summer of 08 going up escondido mtn traveling to california... Caught fire. Had to replace the exhaust manifold. Engine temp kept reading high and service could not find the reason why. Replaced radiator again and traveling to nm may 2009 the temp kept reading high again and I had to pull over and then stay in second gear with the heater on full blast. Finally had to replace the vehicle. The intrigue was a very nice car with leather seats and drove really good when it was working correctly, but since the engine fire I've had noting but trouble and maintenance repairs. Can I be reimbursed at all for any of those expenses?
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact took his vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair, but the parts were unavailable. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle caught fire. The contact pulled the vehicle over and extinguished the fire before the fire department arrived. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 127,873.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. While driving 3 MPH, the vehicle caught fire under the hood. The contact stopped the vehicle and extinguished the fire with a rag. He burned his fingers in the process. He allowed the vehicle to cool down and noticed that it started back up roughly. He then taped the two burned spark plugs. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v116000. The dealer repaired the spark plugs. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 104,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. A few minutes after the vehicle was parked in the garage, it caught fire. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. A report was filed and there were no injuries. The fire occurred in august of 2008. The contact called the manufacturer and they stated that they could not assist because the vehicle was too old. The failure mileage was 80,000.
I have received a recall notice in the mail for a car I owned(98 olds intrigue). I bought the car o6..or 05...I really liked this car .but all at once it started chugging on my way home one night.. I got home and just left the car sit. Next morning I tried to start it but it would start... I was told to get a new battery...I did.. That wasn't it.... I was told to buy a new starter... Still didn't work... Finally had it towed to local shop.... When he tried to start it and backfire very loud and started on fire... I was told.. The engine was no good... I ended up selling the car for 600...that hurt.... Being I had to find rides to work for about a month... I had to borrow money to get a much cheaper car that im not real happy with but had no choice... Must get to work. I guess im just wondering if there is any thing that I would be entitled to because I now know it was to do with a plastic sparkplug wire when it was made? My dates are all approx.
I was out running errands and returned home in atl ga. I was in the house for about 10-15mins. And I heard like a small boom sound I proceed to the door where I notice white smoke coming from my car. I ran outside and proceed to open the hood where when I did the motor was fully on fire and ran and grab the water hose and put the fire out. I then went back inside and called olds. Dealership. Where the checked for recalls and I then explained what had happen. They informed me too called the fire dept. Who came out and made sure fire was fully extinguished.
My son was driving the car and he was at a friends house when they noticed smoke from under the hood. They opened the hood and the engine had caught on fire.. They were lucky enough to have a 2 liter bottle of soda nearby and managed to put out the fire. However not before extensive damage had been done. I was told by the mechanic who fixed it, that it looks like the oil caught on fire possibly by arcing of spark plugs?? I had over $300.00 in damages. I just heard today that these were recalled.. 04/14/09.. Repaired parts were spark plug wires, oil dipstick, oil cover.. The engine cover is still melted and smoke damage is still apparent under the hood.
Car wouldn't start. Had repaired . Coolant and water leaking onto manifold exhaust. Repaired in 2006. Now it is leaking again. Saw recall on '99 olds intrigue. I have a '98 intrigue, could it be similar? The recall for the '99 is dated sept. 1998. The repair was a replacement of a gasket in the manifold exhaust system but it took several hours to repair and $730.00 . Now it is leaking again. What is my next step?
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. When the contact started his vehicle, it backfired from the exhaust. Next, the upper intake manifold shattered and the engine caught fire. The contact did not call the fire or police departments. He called the manufacturer and they stated that someone will get back in touch with him as soon as possible. No repairs have been made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 170,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact stated that the service engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer stated that the upper and lower manifold gaskets needed to be replaced. The same failure previously occurred and that gasket was replaced. The current mileage is 106,000 and failure mileage was 52,363.
Intensive leak of cooling fluid from manifold case full loose power... So, with speed 65 MPH my car was without brakes and ... .
While changing oil I noticed a coolant leak, I looked into the leak further and noticed it was leaking from the upper intake and throttle body area. I was informed by a gm tech that there is a problem with these plastic upper intake manifolds on the gm 3800 series ii engines and gm came out with a better quality and reinforced egr port on the replacement manifolds. I had to get another upper intake replaced on my 1998 park ave at 50,000 miles. Now my 1998 olds intrigue with 21,000 miles needs replaced. Besides the two that I own, the gm tech that informed me of this problem, also said he had to change the upper intakes on his own vehicles (2) of them. There is definitely a problem defect here and I should be reimbursed.
Dt: 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. While driving at any speed the vehicle stalled. The dashboard lights came on only after the car stalled. Had coast to the side of the road, tried several times to restart vehicle. It finally restarted. After several days vehicle stalled again. Had the car on diagnostic test and they could not duplicate the problem or find anything anything wrong. Diagnostic test was done twice. Replaced all the gaskets, the brain box, fuel filter. Spent several thousands of dollars for repairs. This problem started about 6 months ago. *ak updated 11/02/05
My 1998 olds intrigue has been leaking oil for over a year. Has been worked on by numerous mechanics and nobody can seem to can seem to find the cause or where exactly the oil leak is coming from! Please provide any info possible!
While driving 65 MPH check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, an d mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
When starting the vehicle smoke came from under the hood. Consumer was informed that intake manifold blew out. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Concern regarding the plastic intake manifold. *mr the engine was leaking coolant and the intake manifold required replacement. The consumer requested a refund.
While driving temperature gauge registered hot. A loud knocking noise was heard from the front of the vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer, and mechanic informed the driver that the vehicle had to be driven in for analysis.
The piston rod blew a 2.5 inch hole through the engine casing at 158000 km. We had to completely replace the engine. The engine warning light never came on to warn us that a major part failure was about to take place. The back shoulder belts have never functioned properly. The brakes seem to need frequent replacement due to corosion of parts. Could you please let me know if anyone else has complained about a blown out engine? Thank you
For the 6th time my A/C has failed to operate properly. It has previously been repaired on 4/20/99, 5/5/99, 9/11/01, 1/8/02 and 7/9/02. The problem always seems to be the same whereby the air is not blowing out the proper vents and the actuator had to be either replaced or adjusted each time. Is this some sort of defect in the manufacture of this part?
This car has had many small problems. Many electrical problems in the air conditioning. The transmission had to be rebuilt at 78000. The biggest problem is in the steering. The intermediate shaft wears out after about 20,000 miles. I am about to have the intermediate shaft replaced for the third time. The first was taken care of by the warranty. The second came out of my pocket and now I am about to have it replaced again.
Catastrophic failure of oil pump without warning (I.e., oil pressure lamp did not remain illuminated after engine start) resulted in extensive engine damage that required replacement of engine.
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