When applying brakes and turning steering wheel, vehicle pulls and makes a creaking noise. Took vehicle in to check brakes, and dealer stated it was the gear rack. Contact gmc, and they stated this was not a safety issue. *ak
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue steering complaints
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I have had multiple failures of the front rack and pinion streering gear and related components. Each repair has lasted an estimated 12,000 miles until returning. The symptoms are a banging noise at low speeds while turning with some loss of control. During the last failure period, I allowed the situation to continue to see if it would worsen and it indeed has. The present estimate from the dealer to repair the problem is $1,500. Previous repairs had been done under warranty. I drive an average of 500 miles per week at hiway speeds and am greatly concerned about my safety.
The steering linkage and left front suspension showed laud noise of grinding and clunking friction at low speed and during turning, mostly toward the left side. The left front wheel seemed to move loosely during these movement, too. Dealer diagnosed and replaced the defective intermediate geer shaft at the owner's expense. The problem seemed to have reduced.
Rattle or knocking felt in steering wheel. Intermediate shaft replace 3 years ago but problem has returned. Have also just had struts replaced as per tsb #010232002, this did not solve the problem. Dealer is hesitant to tackle this problem. Concerned that this may become a safety issue.
Consumer noticed a vibration coming from steering column. Dealership examined vehicle and replaced intermediate steering shaft three times under warranty, and the problem has reoccurred. .*ak steering rack has also been relaced. After backing out, transmission will hesitate or shudder.
Whenever driving vehicle steering wheel would have a lot of slack when turning. Able to drive vehicle, but can feel the looseness when trying to correct or turning. Have not been to dealership.
Rack and pinion steering went out at 50,000 miles. Also, consume r feels that this should not happen, and that oldsmobile should pay for it since vehicle is only 3 years old.
Consumer states that steering: gear: shaft pinion failed. *ak rack and pinion was replaced, gm offered to split the cost, however consumer did not find this acceptable.
While driving power steering gave out, and consumer ended up running into a field. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak rack and pinion assembly locked up could not turn.
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?
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,
I think the rack and pinions failed due to manufactor flaw so far the third one on car is holding up.
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.
Power steering rack failed internally.
When making a left hand turn steering became hard ,next to impossible to turn due to failure of power steering gear. Steering was fine when making a right hand turn. Please provide further information.
I've read 40 consumer complaints about "clunking" in the steering/gear box/suspension and repeating failures. Why hasn't a recall been done after all these complaints? My dealer has failed to locate the problem and it continues as in many of the other complaints.
Rotors wore prematurely. Yh
Steering column right side was knocking and fixed 1yr.ago, now left side is knocking, consumer feels this is a safety problem.
The steering rack and pinon has been replaced 3 times within 20,414 miles , last replaced at 20,414 miles, my warranty expires in nov. 2000 and will have to pay 900.00 dollars for the next replacement which I am sure it will need. . Brake rotors were resurfaced at 9256 miles and are bad again at 20,414 but the dealer and gm customer service said that this was normal wear and the dealer said it is beyond their warranty and will not resurface the rotors again but will resurface for 288.00 dollars. The brakes shutter when they get warm and causes sever vibration when braking hard. Both these problems appear to be a manufactures defect as other owners are having simular defects.
This is the third time that the steering rack and pinion needs to be replaced on this car. In talking with the service department at leidy's in mifflintown pa, they mentioned that they have been fixing numerous olds intrigue's steering racks. This appears to me to be a manufacture defect that needs to be addressed before serious injuries or fatalities occur. I no longer trust this car to be reliable and would not recommend it to anyone looking to buy.
While driving a strange noise was heard coming from the steering shaft. Steering shaft was replaced in november, and is currently being replaced for the second time. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle would not steer left. The dealer has replaced the power steering shaft.
Consumer states there are steering problems that the dealer can not duplicate or correct, consumer is worried that he may lose complete control of steering if the problem is not resolved soon.
I've had my car for service twice complaining about a groaning noise in the steering. This noise is most prevalent after turning the wheel hard. The service dept. At the dealership said this is normal in power steering. I've owned p.s. Cars for years and never heard those sounds. Someone I know with an intrigue with the same problem was told it was the intermediate steering and they've ordered a part for her to repair the car.
There has been about 10 attempts to have steering problem corrected pump & rack has been replaced and still have a problem rear brakes warped dealer refused to fix would do only front defective pitted rotors under warr.problems reported when first purch.car steering is a danger wanted to return car too many repairs and not fixed
Intermediate steering shaft failed, replaced and is failing again causing noise and vibration.
Steering wheel spun out of control. Yh
Problems with rattle and vibration from steering wheel assembly. Feels as though steering could fail
When making a turn, you can feel a quiver in the steering wheel and brake pedal and hear grinding. When releasing brake, it makes noise. Steering seems tight, had car in for repairs numerous times to no avail.
Steering makes grinding/clunking noise and feel. Brakes sometimes clunk at low speeds.
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