Car uses too much oil. Told by service center that vehicle should not be burning oil. However vehicle uses 6 quarts verses 5 quarts and 500 miles later, low oil indicator comes on. Service center can not explain the problem or give any insight for the excess oil used every time service is required. Also headlights cut out while driving.
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue engine complaints
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Spun cam shaft bearing
When the consumer made a left turn, it was difficult to steer because the steering wheel became stiff. At the same time vehicle stalled. The dealer was notified. Please provide further information.
1999 oldsmobile intrigue gls.*mr when the consumer exited the freeway, he heard a mechanical noise which resulted in power steering lost for left turning only. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the rack and pinion was replaced. The vehicle experienced other problems such as engine stalling shortly after starting, the weather strip was deformed, a pulsating noise coming from the front end, however a road test only found tire noise, the right rear window was inoperative, the coolant light illuminated, the fuel pressure regulator was replaced, the ignition switch was replaced, the fuel filter, battery and remote were replaced. The vehicle also experienced an oil leak.
1999 oldsmobile intrigue - this car has been nothing but trouble since the first day I purchased it. The rack and pinion steering had to be replaced, this did not correct the problem with loose steering, along the car losing power steering and stalling. I have been driving on the interstate at 50-60 miles an hour, the car will cut off on you. I make a habit to drive in the right lane, so that I can pull over and stall out on the side of the road. I try and stay off the interstate because if a truck or bad driver is behind me that could really cause problems (accident/death). I have had major mechanical repairs done to this car, nothing helps. I can not afford to at this moment get another car but as soon as I am able I am going to get rid of it. General motors should not have been allow to sell this type of dangerous product to the public. These incidents are still going on problem. The latest being yesterday, I suddenly lost my power steering while driving.
While driving there was a loud clanking noise which came from underneath the vehicle.
There was a loud knocking noise in the vehicle's engine. The dealership flushed the engine, however the problem still existed. The noise became worse as the vehicle mileage increased.
The engine stalled without warning, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
Gasoline by passes the o-ring and pools on the top of the motor. Dt
Consumer stated vehicle experienced periodic stalling while decelerating at various speeds without warning, the dealer stated the computer indicated a code for low speed stall and they reprogrammed the PCM, however the problem resurfaced, consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed the crankshaft positioning sensor was bad.
Failure has occurred 8 times over the course of 6 months. Is intermitent. Have located 6 other related complaints on website (8006686, 865102, 876204, 891030, 891223, 891505). Dealer first determined code, needed to upgrade computer. Now, new code indicates faulty crankcase position sensor. When engine dies, no indication on dashboard. Lost power steering and brakes. This is a major safety hazard.
Vehicle was making a loud noise underneath hood. Took to dealer, and dealer indicated a bearing went out in engine, and there was no oil coming to top of engine.
Vehicle will stall out and power steering will go out, as well as other componets. Contacted dealer.
The engines crankshaft failed while driving. Nlm
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway going through a tunnel and vehicle shut off without prior warning. This has been fourth time this incident happened. Then, vehicle started back up in a half of hour. Dealership was aware of problem.
At night while driving at 60mph vehicle lost all power and stalled without prior warning. Consumer was able to restart vehicle immediately after. Consumer contacted dealer, but dealer could not find cause, they recalculated the power train control module per a bulletin, and since then the problem still happens intermittently.
Engine intemittently stalls. Dealership has examined vehicle and was unable to reproduce problem or determine a cause. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer took car in for a routine check up and mechanic noticed a leak. Mechanic said that seals were leaking. *ak dealer replaced the rack and pinion.
Vehicle was taken in for an oil change, and mechanic noticed a leak.
Engine is consuming 1 1/2 quarts of oil every 3,000 miles. Dealership informed consumer that oil consumption is acceptable up to 2 quarts of oil per 3,000 miles. Please provide any additional information.
Low coolant and oil was leaking from engine then took vehicle to technician for repairs where dealer said that problem was with engine head gasket that had blowenout.*ak the consumer stated that the engine gasket blow out was caused by the dealer failing to put inproper amount of oil during oil change.
Vehicle has stalled numerous times, always at slow speeds. Dealer could not find cause of problem. *ak after the low engine oil pressure light came on, the vehicle shut off and could not be restarted.
Check engine light illuminated and vehicle had stalled and would not start, dealer stated the problem was with emissions and that the gas cap wasn't tight enough, vehicle was taken to dealer again and the crankcase sensor was replaced, however when consumer went to start vehicle it would not start, possible ignition or engine problem.
While drivng about 10-15 MPH, driver hit a pothole and vehicle just shut off. This also happened on july 10th, after vehicle hit a small bump. Vehicle started again after sitting for a while. Dealer will be notified. Please provide any further information.
Car exterior and interior lights will dim and then brighten while driving at night. Seems to act up more in colder tempertures but is still acting up in warmer weather. Fan speed for air & heater will flucuate. They have replaced the altenator but it didn't correct the problem. Also having probelms when starting up the car. Acts like it is "missing" but no engine check light came on. Dealership tried running a fuel injector fluid through it but hasn't corrected the problem.
Dealership has had the car a total of 25 days since I purchased it 1/31/00, today is 3/22/00. No safety defect listed in the summary.
While traveling at low speed vehicle stalled without any indicationtons. Please provide further informaton.
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