1998 oldsmobile intrigue has intermittent power steering problems. *mr the problem was most evident when the vehicle was going in slow speed and when attempting to parallel park or when pulling out of a parking space. (also when turning) the consumer was told that this was not apart of recall # 03v527000.
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue steering complaints
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While driving at 70 MPH steering wheel locked, and consumer lost control of the vehicle. It swerved back and forth across the high way. Vehicle eventually stopped in the middle of the highway where it stalled. After a few seconds vehicle was started as if nothing had happened. *ak the vehicle spun in a 180 degree angle and had come to a stop facing traffic that followed.
The consumer experienced steering difficult while driving. The consumer pulled off the highway and called aaa who then towed the vehicle to the dealer. While waiting to hear from the dealer the consumer looked on the internet and found a recall. The dealer later informed them that the rack and pinion steering was defective. The manufacturer was contacted and told him that the vehicle was not covered since it was owned only a short time, and his claim was denied. Gear component damage also found. Please provide details.
Recall 03 v 527 000 concerning steering gear bearing. While driving vehicle experienced a momentary steering wheel lock up while turning, more so when making left turns. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.
Critical steering defect on 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. *mr the steering gear made it hard to make left hand turns . This was caused by a failed spool valve. *sc the consumer was told his vehicle was not included in the rack and pinion recall.
Became extremely difficult to make left turns, particularly at low speeds. Brought car to local garage, they thought there was a recall for this rack & pinion unit. Brought car to gm dealer (hove buick) who confirmed this was the rack & pinion unit that was being recalled, but my VIN was not yet covered. Hod to have rack & pinion unit replaced (by local garage). Contacted gm/oldsmobile customer service, they confirmed there was a recall but my VIN was not covered even though it is the same make, model and year as cars that are covered.
Recall no.#03v527000, steering gear bearings: the consumer received a recall letter but the dealer claimed that the vehicle didn't fall under the recall perimeter. The manufacturer claimed that the recall letter was sent by mistake. *jb the steering gear bearing/rack and pinion was bad. In re: recall #03v527000. *sc
Consumer was only reimbursed half of his out of pocket expenses prior to recall. *ph recall #03v527000.
When turning left vehicle loses power steering and becomes nearly impossible to turn. Power steering mechanism makes loud growling noise.
Consumer complained about rack and pinion steering problems. A recall was issued on this make, model, and year, however this vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak
The dealership refused to honor recall 03v527000 regarding rack and pinion because the rack an pinion leak was not due to the bearings. *ak
The vehicle experienced a problem with the power steering. The vehicle had difficulty turning left. There was a recall regarding the issue, however the vehicle identification number was not included. *jb rack and pinion were replaced by dealer. Symptoms of problem with power steering was identical to recall on october 31, 1997.
Recall 03v527000 concerning power steering failure. While driving at any speed power steering malfunctioned when turning left. When the vehicle was turning right the power steering was working. A recall was issued on this make, model and year. However, consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak
Clunking in rack and pinion steering system. We have had this problem looked at three times under warranty and fixed two out of the three times. Multiple complaints to oldsmobile customer service and each time they do not take responsibility for the problem. There was a recent recall on the 1998 oldsmobile intrigue, but when I called oldsmobile they said that my car was not part of the recall.
The federal safety agency recall 03v527000 concernin steering gear bearings. Vehicle was taken to the dealer on 3/10/2004 to receive the free remedy for the recall. Dealer installed the new lower pinion bearing, but did not replace the gear assembly, and the steering wheel will not turn to the left. Dealer require dthe consumer to pay for replace ment of gear assembly.
When turning left steering column becomes difficult to turn. Recall 03v527000 was issued on this make/model, and year, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
1. Rack & pinion failure, 2. Serpentine belt tensioner failure (@approx 45000 mi) 3. L rr seatbelt installed twisted at factory- shoulder strap wouldn't lock for child safetyseat, dealer fixed. 4. Warped front rotors, 5. I have experienced the dash going haywire or completely out accompanied by the sensation of a slipping trans and sluggish/clunking steering (twice, once about 8 months ago and about a week before the r&p failure) 6. Two tires have had belt separation.
While driving it would be hard for the consumer to turn the steering wheel to the left. Recall03v52700 was issued. Mechanic would not repair free of charge because the VIN was not included.
Althounh gm has issued a recall on a steering rack and pinion for the year, make, and model of my vehicle, my vehicle is not covered because even though it is having the recorded symptoms of the problem reported, it was not manufactured at a plant that supposedly recieved the faulty parts. To "fix" the problem my vehicle has had the intermediate shaft replaced twice (by the original dealer) since I purchaed the vehicle. This has not eliminated the problem.
The vehicle was having problems with its rack and pinion steering mechanism, which made it difficult to make left turns. There was a recall for this component however the vehicle's VIN# was not included in the recall.
Vehicle veered to the right and struck a pole, totaling the vehicle. Rack and pinion steering, including linkage and steering rod assembly failed.
1998 oldsmobile intrigue, steering failure which caused car to veer off the roadway into a light pole causing vehicle to spin. The car is totaled.
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.
Loss of power steering at low speeds. First trip to dealer was told this is normal. After near crash returned to dealer and they repaired steering. After about one year the problem returned and is again a safety hazard. Particularly bad on slow speed left turns and most especially when vehicle is cold.
98 olds intrigue w model difficulty turning left, loss of power inability to complete turn
I have a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue that has developed a problem with the steering. It is very hard to turn to the left especially at low speeds. Gm announced a recall today of certain 1998 intrigues built between 11/96 and 10/97. Mine was built 8/98 I believe. However, the symptoms are exactly as described in recall 03v527000. Will additional vehicles be included in this recall?
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!
Steering to the left extremely hard when the car is cold. Once it warms up it improves. It happens every time I go to drive the car, unless I let it warm up for 10 minutes.
A clunky noise originating in the front end of my 1998 oldsmobile intrigue required a $150 steering column lubrication to repair. This problem is detailed in two tsb's on nhsta's web site: #051101 and 010232001b. I consider this charge outrageous based on the fact that in the nearly 50 years I've owned cars, I've never heard of a steering column requiring lubrication. I believe this is a defect in either a design or a manufacturing process that gm is making its customers pay for over and over rather than correcting.
While driving, the consumer noticed the steering wheel was hard to turn. Also noticed the vehicle was leaking fluid so the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic identified the problem as the steering rack was leaking.
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