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.
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue transmission complaints
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While driving 5mph over speed bumps in an apartment complex engine & transmission had fallen out. Transmission was a replacement for the original that was not shifting properly.
When driving at 30 MPH vehicle loses all power ,causing vehicle to come to a complete stop, and vehicle would not go into gear. Consumer contacted dealer,. Dealer linked the problem to the transmission.
Engine check light/anti- brake light and low traction light come on intermittently and stay on until car is turned off. They come on while driving in snow or slush rather than on dry pavement. Cause: speed sensor shorted. Repair date: 02/02/00. Two days later, same problem occurred.
Steering shaft. Transmission failure.
Ignition switch failed. Yh
Universal steering joint failed.
Noise in steering due to short in the power steering gear assembly.
Consumer states when engine is started and backing out movement, consumer hears a click in the front brakes. When driving no problem,. Dealer contacted, and stated this was a factory design flaw. Problem still exists. *akthe click is becoming more & more noticeable after you move forward or backward, consumer also stated that transmission feels like it clunks when shifting from reverse to drive, also power steering was replaced.
The design of the automatic transmission will not hold in the drive position while vehicle is stopped.
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