Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle in the garage, flames emitted from the engine compartment. The vehicle was inspected by a technician, who stated that the fuel line was faulty causing the fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed. A fire and police reports were filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 10/29/14*cn updated 7/15/15
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue fuel system problems
11 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump3
- Carburetor system2
- Fuel injection system: injectors1
- Fuel injection system: fuel rail1
- Fuel injection system1
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Delivery1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Oldsmobile Intrigue fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Engine compartment fires
Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm?s actions in 03v‑473 and 04v‑090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some backfire events and defective fuel pressure regulators with leaking diaphragms that can provide a source of fuel to produce a combustible air-fuel mixture in the manifold.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by odi that no safety defect exists in the vehicles that are not included in gm?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the incidence of manifold ruptures and related fires in other my 1995-2002 gm passenger cars equipped with the subject intake manifold.for additional information, see the attached closing report.
EA02030
What 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
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.
Gasoline evaporation leak at tank hose causing engine warning light to come on. Gm dealer says hose is broke at tank and only way to fix it is to replace entire length of hose and fuel tank at a cost of approximately $780. Apparently, this is a one piece sealed system and would appear there is a defect in the material if the leak is occurring somewhere between the two ends.
Engine repeatedly mis-fires. Problem more common during cold or damp weather, but not limited to these conditions. Multiple parts replaced before resolving problem by replacing fuel injector for cylinder #3. Problem corresponded in close proximity (within 10 days of) the failure of ignition switch, and dealer speculated both problems related.
Intake manifold blew up. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
Vehcile was making loud noise. Dealer identified problem as being the carburetor. Dealer was rebuilding carburetor, and replacing a non reverse drum. Part being used was a non heat treated part, and will always have a problem. Part is called the non reverse drum.
Consumer states while driving home vehicle stalled and would not start again, consumer has replaced fuel pump numerous times.
Vehicle experienced problem with stalling intermittently. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on seven occasions within thirteen months, and replaced fuel pump on four occasions, but problem is still reoccurring. *ak in addition to stall outs and non starting, all the fuel poured on the ground the consumer does not feel safe driving the vehicle.
Vehicle has spent over 20 days at dealer for repairs since purchased. No defcts mentione din the summary.
Questions about the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue fuel system
Does the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Oldsmobile Intrigue have the most fuel system problems?
The Oldsmobile Intrigue model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1998 (11 complaints) and 1999 (10 complaints).
Other 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue problems
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