While driving the consumer heard a pop then the vehicle stalled and caught on fire. *mr *ts
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue engine complaints
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The engine cracked, which rendered the vehicle inoperative.
Upper intake manifold had to be replaced on 1998 intrigue with 57000 miles. My mechanic and his partner are scheduled to fix three of these next week. My inquiries have lead me to understand that this is a very comon problem caused by a poor design
While car is in motion, engine shuts down with out warning. Ph
Dealer indicates vehicle has multiple oil leaks, which are premature for vehicle mileage, and are result of "failed gaskets." dealer replaced valve cover gaskets and intake manifold gasket, resolving problem.
All three problems (ABS failure/ windshield wipers/ oil leak) described by dealer as "very common" for 1998 oldsmobile intrigues. Mr
Water pump leak at 47,000 miles. Fixed by dealer. Sound of fluid or water rushing through hoses when steering wheel is turned or when taking off from a stop. Fan on heater/AC makes screeching noise when turned on. Sound was originally a chirping or whistling sound, like bleeding air. Dealer has tried everything from "squirrles nesting in engine" to "coolant leaking on motor belt". Problem is not in motor, it is in air conditioning system. Now vent button indicator lights stay on all the time even when fan is not on. Have to drive car tomorrow to nh and need problem fixed. Hopefully, I will get results from dealer tomorrow.
While driving heard something falling off, suddenly steering wheel locked up. Vehicle had to be towed. Mechanic stated that drive belt idler pulley fell off. *ak
Ongoing problem with engine stalling/shut down intermittently. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
Engine bolts have fallen from rocker and have embeded in top of gaskets, rendering vehicle inoperable.
Engine/transmission whine reported to dealer at 31360 miles (dealer could not duplicate). Transmission failed at 40976 miles (engine revs rose and car slowed - on interstate at 65 MPH), transaxle replaced and whine no longer present. Even out of warranty, oldsmobile paid hafl of the $2800.00 bill, but feel that failure at this mileage is totally unacceptable. Complaint to olds at their web site got a response that they are sorry, its out of warranty. Bearing in HVAC motor failed at 34909 miles. Clunk in steering fixed by replacement of steering rack and interim shaft.
While drinving at highway speeds engine will suddenly die. This has happened several times. Dealer has been contacted.
Battery failed.
While driving 5mph over speed bumps in an apartment complex engine & transmission had fallen out. Transmission was a replacement for the original that was not shifting properly.
At time, my car will not start; the dash lights, air, radio, etc. Come on, but the engine will not turn over. After a few minutes and continually turning the ignition on, it finally will start. This hapened for the first time 4/13/00. After it started, I went immediatly to the oldsmobile dealership (mcgough). They could find nothing wrong. This happened again 7/26/00. I took my car to mcgough the following day. They replaced the ignition switch and said this had been the problem. Car would not start 7/28/00. Took it to mcgough the following day. On advice of technical assistance (engineer), they checked and tightened all connections and terminal ends. Car would not start again on 8/11/00. Took car to mcgough the following day. They could find nothing wrong. Mcgough told me the second time I had my car in for this problem that there were several other intrigues in this area with the exact same problem and they had been unable to pinpoint what the problem. My conern is that one of these time, the car will not start at all even after several attempts. There has got to be something causing this problem. It is very inconvenient to leave my car for an entire day (four times so far) and have nothing done to alleviate the problem. I would like to know if you have had other complaints with this problem
While driving vehicle just died without any kind of warning. Manufacturer has been notified about the probem. Vehicle was serviced for this problem a couple of times. But, problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further nformation.
This car has died four times in ten months, three of these in the last six weeks. The dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem in spite of having the car for at least 14 days. After 1/2 hour the car starts again with no problem. They replaced a fuel valve but the car failed again after that. I need reliable transportation and can no longer trust the reliability of this car. What can I do???? Help??????
Engine stalls repeatedly at various speeds and conditions. Manufacturer has agreed to repurchase vehicle.
Since september 18th the vehicle has stalled 9 times for no reason. This happened while driivng at any speed and pulling off after a stopping. Dealership was not able to find out what was causing this problem.
Engine stalls when the temperate gauge goes pass 1/2 way mark will travelling at all speed.
The vehicle cuts off at random times. Has to sit for awhile to be started again. Sometimes it will cut off again after less than 3 miles. Dealer cant find the problem.
When driving through a very small puddle of water, the water splashed up into the hood, wetting different parts of the right side of engine, including the alternator. Owner noticed the mud after opening the hood on december 12th to check the engine compartment. *ak
Fuel pump/steering rack and pinion/both front struts/battery,and engine failures.
Vehicle experiencing intermittent engine failure resulting in the vehicle shutting down while driving, faulty starter replaced however engine still experiencing failures.
Engine buring oil
When going over water puddles serpentine belt gets wet, causing loss of power steering and wheel lockup which could result in an accident.
Dealer states may 19, 1998 after harving car for 1 week that they could not get it to duplicate, however it has occurred many times while I was driving. Another problem is that the cruise control button and stereo become very hot.
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