Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. Upon entering and starting the vehicle, the vehicle stalled. After a few attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The engine and the security warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,500....updated 02/08/16 *bgf updated 4/3/18
This car is an electrical nightmare. The intrigue seems to have so many of the same alero problems, but no resolution from gm regarding them. Vehicle continually will: not start, start and then die, have the instrument cluster go haywire (all gauges drop to the bottom, then jump back up, lights coming on then going off - ABS, check engine, service engine, etc) additionally - security (passlock) light will come on sometimes when the instrument cluster goes nuts, and then will stay on. This often leads to a no-start condition. If battery is disconnected for a few minutes, this will usually resolve the issue. Sometimes, when there's a no-start (no cranking) - turning the car to acc, and then moving the shifter through a couple gears, will resolve the issue. When there's a no-start (with cranking) - this can eventually be resolved by disconnecting the battery for a long time. The gauges going crazy while driving: often, when not actively pressing the accelerator, the gauges will drop to the bottom (empty gas tank light comes on, RPM, gas, and heat needles drop to zero; speed usually remains functional). When pressing the accelerator, they all pop back up to functional (only to drop again when there's no acceleration). The key - can be taken out of the ignition switch while the car is running, with no resistance. I have replaced: battery multiple times, battery cables once, the ignition switch & cylinder have been replaced at least once or twice by a mechanic trying to resolve the issue; wiring harnesses within the engine compartment and below the steering wheel have been replaced.
The ignition switch -- which was replaced in 2012 with a new gm dealer part -- turns by itself to the acc setting while driving (engine cuts out and power steering loses power). I suspect that this is related to the gm ignition switch recall problem, but since this model is not on the recall list, I am encountering a challenge to get it repaired. Please phone only -- not an e-mail user.
The fan for the heat and air conditioning keeps failing to work, the front turn signal either burns out in 4 days or won't work at all even with professionally installed all new bulbs.the engine keeps running even when I remove the key from the ignition.
My vehicle started to smoke as I was driving home. I had to pull over on side of the road. A friend trailed me about a quarter of a mile and we noticed smoke and flames coming from under the hood. My car went up in flames.
Engine and everything electrical stops instantly. Everything shuts off. During restart the vehicle cranks longer (5-6 seconds) before starting and misses for 3-4 seconds. Then runs strong as if nothing happened. Some times turn signals will stop working after a restart and other times the turn signals will stop working whether the vehicle stalled or not. At higher speeds (45mph +) the vehicle will frequently shut off but instantly come back on.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact was driving 60 MPH and noticed smoke coming from the instrument panel. The contact was able to stop and exit the vehicle before the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) and contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised the contact that they would not be able to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 08/01/12*lj the consumer stated he did not receive a recall, until two months after the fire. Updated 08/02/12
1999 oldsmobile intrigue. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire and recall *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle caught on fire prior to receiving the recall. The consumer's daughter no longer owns the vehicle, as the repairs exceeded the value of the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact was driving 55 MPH when white smoke was seen coming from the engine. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The contact stated that just prior to the failure, the vehicle received recall repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v116000(engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 137,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue gl. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the engine stalled with the illumination of the entire instrument panel. The engine restarted and the failure recurred five minutes later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The oxygen sensor and a complete engine tune up was performed on the vehicle. Two weeks later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where the oxygen senor wiring was replaced. Recently, the four window regulators and air conditioner would not operate in extremely hot weather temperatures. There was a recall related to the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling); however the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
Was driving down interstate 55 at 55 m.p.h. On aug. 12 and the engine begin smoking and making loud metallic noises. Luckily was at off-ramp for rest area and managed to get out of traffic and off the road. Complete engine failure was the diagnosis at bloomington, il., chevrolet dealer, new engine was required.
Engine caught on fire while driving for no apparent reason. The original engine was replaced 3 years ago after it caught fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact stated her vehicle caught fire. The fire begin under the hood and there was an explosion like a bomb. The fire department put the fire out and the origin of the fire is unknown. There were no injuries. There was a police report filed and is available if needed. The manufacturer was not called. A recall letter was received by the contact in stating an under hood fire may occur due to drops of engine oil seeping into the exhaust manifold. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Consumer has a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue and wants know why it took ten years for gm to issue a recall.
On sat, may 9, I drove my vehicle to work and parked in the business parking lot, turned off the ignition, left the vehicle to go inside and check on my employees.. Approximately 10 minutes later a co-worker notified me that smoke was coming from my vehicle. Upon opening the hood I noticed a fire burning from the manifold into the engine cover and spark plug wires. Several attempts were made to extinguish the fire and get my dog out of the vehicle. The fire was eventually extinguished with a fire extinguisher. There was a strong oil smell. The incident was observed by co-workers and captured by security cameras. Oil was leaking from valve cover and had ignited on the manifold and burned various plastic parts of the engine components. The vehicle was able to start and, accept for a hesitation in the engine, was drivable. Contacted dealer, was told that issue was part of a recall. Was told car would have to be held for 2-3 weeks for an assessment of cause before the minor repairs would be made. When I explained that my work requires driving, the dealers would not provide me with any type of vehicle. I was told I could take my car, even though it is recalled, without any of the repairs being made to make it safe from catching fire again.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver smelled smoke in the vehicle. The driver pulled off the road and all of the occupants exited the vehicle. The vehicle then made a loud explosive noise and the front end caught fire. The fire and police departments arrived and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The manufacturer would not assume any liability for the vehicle. Shortly after the failure, the contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v116000, which stated that if the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. There were no injuries. The failure and current mileages were less than 53,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. After the vehicle had been parked in the driveway for a week and a half, the battery needed to be charged. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the intake manifold exploded and created a small fire. The water housing jacket was newly installed on the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 68,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. While driving at an unknown speed and making a left turn, the contact heard an explosion that shook her vehicle. She lost control of the steering, the battery warning light illuminated, and smoke was present underneath the hood. A relative, who is also a mechanic, stated that the fluid on the manifold caused the vehicle to begin smoking and the steering knuckle fell off of the vehicle, which could also have caused fluid to leak and smoke to appear. A few months ago, the contact heard a high pitched sound in the steering wheel. Prior to the failure, she noticed an oil leak and the dealer replaced the pistons. The VIN was unavailable. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The failure and current mileages were 137,000.
I have a 1999 olds intrigue, and I saw the recall on the engine. My engine is a 3.8l v6. I need to know how to proceed on fixing this problem. Thank you.
1999 oldsmobile intrigue-oil leak -I went out to start my car last winter and when I started the car I heard a loud pop and smoke started billowing out of the engine I was 7 months pregnant at the time and called the fire department but by the time they arrived at the house the engine fire was out of control and the car was totaled. I would like compensation for the damages since my car insurance did not cover the fire.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. While driving 25 MPH, the rpms would drop and all the instrument panel gauges would dim. In addition, the vehicle would occasionally stall unexpectedly. The vehicle would restart immediately, but there were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The contact noticed that the rpms would increase and the engine sounded as if it were revving. During this time, the vehicle would lunge forward. The vehicle was inspected, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The spark plugs have been changed along with other remedies, but the failure still persists. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 135,000 and failure mileage was approximately 133,000.
Check engine lights coming on consistently. There has always been trouble with this since I bought the car. Dealer would say it was never the same code. After the second year of this, I purchased a good electronic diagnostic code reader and the service manual for the car. (the same 3 books that the dealer uses). Most codes were the same and almost always there were multiple codes at one time. In 2004 the car was in the dealer 17 times for the check engine light. Most of the time it had multiple codes, with the same numbers coming up. They replaced everything that had to do with the code(it was still under the extended warranty I paid extra for) but the light came on within 1 day of getting it back. It took them 5 days to inspect the car because they could not get the light to stay off long enough to pass the emission part. The light came back on with the same codes before I left the dealership. The warranty ended a week after they inspected it (100,000 miles). My car has been sitting in my drive ever since the yearly inspection expired because the light will not go out and I don't have the money for them to replace something that probably has been replaced numerous times already. The car has probably got a short somewhere or the computer has messed up again. I still have all service records showing everything I've said. The only thing the dealer did, was waste time and charge oldsmobile $$$$$ until the warranty was up . They never fixed the car,they had it more than I did in 2004. I see exactly why oldsmobile is gone, but did they have to steal everybody's money by selling us garbage and not standing behind their product. I know olds is gone but......general motors is still here. I will not ever buy a gm product because of this. And my brother-in-law works for gm. So take the employee discount and stick it, because no discount is worth the trash that general motors makes.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact experienced failure related to recall#98v241000 concerning engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose. The vehicle was leaking coolant, and the low coolant light light illuminated. The dealer stated that the recall did not apply to this vehicle due to the VIN. The contact stated that the service engine check light came on periodically. The contact would like the recall repairs performed on this vehicle. The current and failure mileage was 146,441. *ak updated 04/05/07.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not start. While examining the engine, exhaust fumes shot out into the contact's face. There was a recall #98v241000 regarding the engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose. The dealer was contacted who determined the vehicle was not included in a recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has not been examined or repaired.
Dt*: the contact stated on start up, the vehicle sputtered and stalled. While driving 30 MPH, the engine overheated, the check oil light and traction control lights illuminated, prior to the engine power failing. The brakes squeaked badly as the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the sales/service dealer for repairs. On the first visit, the thermostat and thermostat housing were replaced. The intermediate shaft assembly was serviced and the oil and filter were replaced. The stalling continued and the vehicle was returned to the sales/service dealer, where the right portioning valve was replaced and the brake lines were bled. The oil and filter were replaced again. The power failed again while traveling 55 MPH. After inspection of the vehicle the sales manager informed the contact, the crankshaft position sensor, rear struts and steering gear needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 12/3/2006 -
Three times in the last two weeks, vehicle has stalled and the motor has cut off while driving in traffic. It happens when I let up on the accelerator prior to a turn in city traffic. This problem occurred previously, just after I bought the car in 1999 and it was repaired under warranty (crank sensor). It happened again a couple years ago when traction was lost on ice and repaired at my expense. Each time the vehicle stalled and the engine shut off while moving in traffic.
Power steering assist (rack/pinion-long shaft) unit second failure. *bf the right rear weather strip was deformed, engine stalled shortly after starting, pulsating noise coming from the front end, tire noise, right rear window inoperative, clunking noise in the front end when turning, the battery light had come on for 20 minutes but the problem but was actually coolant light, the engine would crank but no start, the vehicle would run rough and dies, failed ignition switch, failed crankshaft sensor, remote was not working, lost power steering on a left turn and still had power on right turns, there was an oil leak, there was excessive wear of the intermediate steering shaft, and excessive play in the left front hub and bearing assembly.
Vehicle was leaking fluids from the cooling system, causing water to get into the oil and the water pump. Also, the intake valve discharged water into the crank case. Vehicle had less than 50,000 miles. *ak
1.engine overheated, 2.head and intake manifold gasket failed and piston were warped, . Replacement of gaskets and piston.
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