1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue transmission problems

Filed Aug 11, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · FL · fire

1998 oldsmobile intrigue. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall on vehicle that caught fire *tgw the consumer stated she received a second recall notice on june 8, 2011 regarding a possible engine fire. However, the vehicle caught on fire november 2, 2007. The vehicle was destroyed. Prior to the fire, the consumer experienced several other problems with the vehicle, such as; transmission problems, the dash/steering instrument panel and cruise control compartment would become extremely hot.

Filed Jan 16, 2007 · Transmission · 60,373 miles · AR

Tl* - the contact has a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue with an odometer reading of 60373 miles and finds it difficult to shift gears. The contact stated that when she places her foot on the break and holds down the gear shift she has a hard time moving the shift from one gear to another, and it won't go into 1st gear. The contact had the car taken to the mechanic and he has been unable to find a problem. The contact stated that this happens every time she gets in the car. The contact is able to get it into gear, but it takes a while.

Filed Jan 2, 2007 · Transmission · OH

I have a 98 olds. Intrigue with the 4t65e and it has a whine noise when it is in park or neutral only. I took it to a chevy dealership and they told me they do not know what is causing the noise. So they told me to drive the car until the trans stop working. Had the noise for 3 years no failures no accidents.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Steering · 78,000 miles · KY

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.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Transmission · 25,608 miles · NJ

Transmission failed at 25,608 miles on a car that is five years old.

Filed Jul 30, 2002 · Electrical, Transmission · VA

While driving front axle collapsed at speed 30 MPH. Right front tire came out of axle boot and ball joint was sheared off. Left front tire also collapsed. Prior to accident vehicle had transmission solenoids and bearings replaced. After looking over vehicle, insurance inspector stated that it was possible that the vehicle was not put back together properly when transmission repairs were made.

Filed May 22, 2002 · Transmission · IN

While parked, shift cable may have broken, causing shift level to remain in gear instead of park. Manufucturer was notified.*ak. The shift cable broke while shifting from 1st to park. Vehicle therefore stayed in 1st gear. Consumer exited vehicle thinking it was in park. Fortunately the parking brake had been applied.

Filed Dec 27, 2001 · Transmission · NM

Vehicles transmission went out after only 40000 miles also met somone with same make and model veihicle with 39998 miles and transmission just went out , please get back with me as soon a possible on any information on what could be done. Thank you.

Filed Sep 20, 2001 · Transmission · CO

When the accelerator is pressed from a complete stop the vehicle makes a sound like going across a rumble strip and the vehicle moves forward about 1 or 2 MPH, the driver has to let up on the accelerator then reaccelerate to get the car to go into low gear. The dealer has been notified of the problem but has been unable to reproduce the problem. Nlm

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Steering, Transmission · FL

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.