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.
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue suspension complaints
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After rainstorm, on wet highway, car got into a fishtailing mode. Oscillations continued at ever wider swings, without applying accelerator or braking, until vehicle swung out and slid down level highway sideways. Traction control was "on." other cars.
Abs system activision on dry pavment surfice somewhat rough, I travel this route often and the street surfice has not change . It is my opionion that ABS activation is due to poor strut performance however based on the "jump or push down on a corner of the vehical and see if it stop in less than one and one-half bounces the unit sill works. It is my opionion that ABS is sensitive to shock ware much earlyer then non ABS cars. This problem can create longer braking, resulting in accidents and damage. This is not my first not to the federal safety agency about this concern but on my 1992 roadmaster had the same problem , even if the shop said the shock were within safity limits with the bounce test the shock change fixed the ABS cycles in all conditions that were normal (non ice) thank you for your consideration into this matter of safety bob urmetz
Steering wheel "shakes" or "quivers" while accelerating and turning at lower speeds
Problem is noise in front end & pulsating movement on steering wheel. Dealer has changed front wheel bearing and tighten a loose bracket, noises still there. Turn wheel and a rubbing sound can be heard. Also, drivers door sticks and door seal almost has hole worn in it when getting in car.
When driver turns her vehicle to the left or right. She hears a clunking and winding noise.
There was clicking noise coming from the steering column, and smoke was coming from under the hood due to alterator malfunctioning.
While driving there is vibration in the steering wheel.this problem also occurs when turning.dealer has been contacted.
Knocking in left-front wheel when turning/braking, causing sensation in steering wheel/brake pedal; brakes pulsate severely when pedal depressed
Clunking sound as feel through steering column and steering wheel when at a stop and starting, especially when turning from a stopped position and when accelerating at a low speed.
Vehicle has vibration at all speeds, in ride, brake and gas pedal. Steering column knocks. Dealership damaged door interior panel and ext. Body damage. Filed car under nj lemon law, dealership does not acknowledge any problem on final repair. Seeking refund under lemon law
This car has had thirteen garage visits under warranty so far to either diagnose problems or correct problems. Tomorrow, it will have the intermediate steering shaft replaced for the second time by holmes oldsmobile to correct a popping sensation in the steering. Other repairs in this regard have been replacement of the control arms and the steering rack. The front brake rotors first warped last year and were turned on 08/19/98; they warped again and were replaced on 12/10/98. On 6/11/99, this second set for the frontwere turned again along with both rear rotors due to warpage; this is grossly excessive. I understand that oldsmobile has discontinued these brakes as an option (labelled "autobahn" ) because of quality problems. Please investigate this situation for me as both the steering and brakes evidence of durability problems do not instill confidence.
Steering column began making clunking noise at 8265 and at 11015 miles, intermediate steering shaft was replaced. At 16342 noises began again and at 19438, power steering gear assembly replaced and front strut bolts tightened. At 19545 clunk LED to tightening of all control arm bolts. Clunk still exists.
Clunking noise on front suspension. Defective parts replaced already twice! As on 6/16/99 I got the same problem again.
Vehicle has been at dealer seven times for noise in the front end. The dealer has replaced the intermediate steering shaft, the rack and pinion and has tightened the control arm and front struts. Manufacturer has been notified. Ak
Steering rack failed. Yh
Struts failed. Nlm
When making turns or going around curves it feels like the front wheels are loose which could cause a loss of vehicle control. Dealer has replaced lower control arm twice and rack and pinion once, but defect keeps reoccurring.
Noise left front and turning, intermittent. Vibration felt in steering wheel, gas and brake., 35mph and under. Dealer finds nothing wrong.
When applying the ABS brakes they grind and squeak, cause unknown. Dealer has replaced the struts which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.
Fuel pump/steering rack and pinion/both front struts/battery,and engine failures.
Vehicle vibrates at speeds upove 45 MPH.
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