Upon taking the vehicle to dealer for brake repairs mechanic discovered that the inner tie rod corroded. Contacted the manufacturer. The issue had not been resolved as of yet.
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue steering complaints
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Having difficulty turning left at low speeds, almost feels like steereing will lock up. Taking to mechanic to find out what trouble is. Sounds like same trouble from recalled 1998 oldsmobile intrigues.
I own a 1999 olds intrigue and that has had steering shaft problems. Almost every 25k miles I have had to replace the lower steering shaft at a cost of over $400. The first two incidents were covered by warranty but the last one I had to pay for. Additionally it appears that I am going to have to have the shaft replaced again, which would be the 4th shaft in 120k miles. Oldsmobile has refused to assist. Based on the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v527000 (steering:rack and pinion) for 1998 intrigues, I believe that my issue may be similar to the campaign stated. This is a potentially serious safety/driving hazard and hope nhsta can extend the 1998 steering problem to 1999. Thank you for you assistance.
When turning in either direction steering wheel drags or is not returning to make the vehicle go straight.
While turning the steering locked up without warning. A recall was issued for this make/model, however the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak
Power steering hard to turn left, especially at slow speeds. Steering gets tight and releases. Dealership said the rac-n-pinion needed to be replaced. 1.5 million gm cars recalled for similar problems in 11/2002 and around 800,000 recalled in the u.s. In 1/2004. However, my car has not been listed in the recall.
While driving consumer lost power steering when making a left hand turn. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Steering broke. Car was totally uncontrollable. Went into a steep ditch with a mom and two children in it. The front wheels were facing out like steering column broke.
The engine will die going down the road at any speed, which is a safty hazard. When engine dies... It is very hard too steer and looses braking power. The engine then may not restart for several min. Takes several attempps to get going again. If a person had to get to a hospital on time it could make the differance between life or death. We feel this should be fixed by gm...free...and soon!!! Thanks john & dawn
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.
While making a left turn it was difficult to steer, and the steering wheel locked. Dealer indicated rack and pinion needed to be replaced.
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.
Vehicle engine shuts off at speeds between 35-65 MPH resulting in loss of steering capabilities. Which is a possible cause of accident on 7/5/03 that resulted in death and injury.
Consumer stated while making a left hand turn and without any indication steering wheel locked up.
While making left or right turn at any speed vehicle will make a clunky noise. Dealer stated rack and pinion and steering linkages needed replacement.
Steering or rack and pinion making noise .you have had a lot of complaints on this item..1999 oldsmobile intrigue gl .
Steering problem in 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. Diagnosed independently by two non-oldsmobile repair shops as: replacement of rack & pinion steering system, lower control arm & bushings need replacement. When entering left turns, it feels as though power steering has cut out, requiring much effort to continue turn. Current mileage approximately 57000. Car is currently in a local oldsmobile repair facility/dealership being diagnosed. Oldsmobile customer service shows no current recall.
I have a clunking noise in the steering column. I feel it while I drive and also while making turns. One mechanic said it was the tie rods, so I had them replaced another said the gear box. I still have this problem I think this is just a problem waiting to happen. Several mechanics have no idea what the problem is. I drive on the autobahn in germany so please let me know if my life is in danger.
When the consumer tried to make a left turn, the steering wheel locked up.
I have a serious problem when I turn left! Sometimes it will and most of the time I have to break a sweat. I had the power steering pump replaced and the problem still is there. I have found several different complaints and recalls of gm vehicles that have rack and pinion deficiencies. To get my rack and pinion replace it will cost me $600 for the part and ten hours of labor. Due to the fact that they have to remove the engine just to get to it. Now, I m a sergeant in the us army and I am stationed in germany. The closest thing I have to gm is an opel dealer. I spoke to oldsmobile and they say that they do not have any recalls or complaints about the rack and pinion on file. This is bs. Look at the federal safety agency web site and you will find hundreds of them. Or just search for olds intrigue steering problems. I take care of my car and I keep up the services. I even had it sponsored by audiobahn doing car shows. I just want the right answers. Is this my problem or is it the manufactures?
While initiating a left turn in my 1999 oldsmobile intrigue the steering suddenly locked making it almost impossible to turn the wheel. There were no prior indications that a problem existed with the steering. The dealer has informed me that the steering gear (rack and pinion) needs to be replaced. With only 52,000 miles of mostly highway driving I logged onto the federal safety agency web site to see if this is a common complaint among intrigue owners. It appears it is. In calling to solicit reduced prices for this $1200+ bill a number of dealers admitted that this was not an uncommon problem with intrigues and that it most often affected left turns. A safe steering mechanism is not something that should wear out with only 52,000 miles and the sudden nature of the failure, also a common complaint in your web site, is very concerning.
Steering gear assembly, power steering short, failed. Had to have it replaced at 19,584 miles. 1995 thru 1998's were recalled
Hard steering to left only. Mechanic states that the rack and pinon steering needs to be replaced. See approximately 18 reports on the federal safety agency site of same problem. Some owners have experienced total loss of steering control. Please force gm to deal with this in buying the cars back before my daughter is hurt or worse. Dt
My 1999 intrigue has had the steering shaft replaced two times and lubed two times. The first time it was replaced the dealer put on the paperwork that it was replaced "due to poor design". Now the last time I took it in and they just lubed it. They said that gm is saying that it is a maintenance problem and that it will happen again and I will have to start paying for it ($110.00 plus tax). I have owned many cars and never have I owned one that had to have the steering shaft lubed, much less lubed on a "regular basis". Anybody with half a brain knows this is not a maintenance problem, this is a design flaw. I also know the problem is in some of the other gm models. I was reading some of the consumer complaints on your web sight and was surprised to find out that some of these steering shafts have actually broken and the car could not be steered. This concerns me alot. Just how save is this car? Does someone have to die in an accident before anything is done about this problem. Please check into this and please have these cars recalled. There seems to be a big problem with this. Everyone isn't going to take the time to write you guys and complaint, some people will just trade them in. On your web page alone there were at least 83 complaints about this problem on the 1998 models and 24 on the 1999 modes. I just want someone to let me know if this has been checked out and if my car is safe to drive. Right now I don't think it is. Please feel free to call me with any questions you have. Thank you, [xxx] dt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The consumer states that the steering wheel feels very loose. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer and they replaced the steering shaft, problem reoccurred and it was replaced again. The consumer feels that the part was poorly designed. *mr * scc
Consumer states has had several steering malfunctions while driving. The steering wheel vibrates excessively and a "knocking" noise is heard from the steering column. When the brakes are applied they vibrate also. Consumer also states that intermittenly while driving the vehicle will skid w/o warning and experience loss of steering control. Vehicle checked by dlr who replaced steering shaft on 11/27/01. The problem reoccured. Nlm
I am now afraid to drive this car with its steering problems. I can not even trade it in.
Car needed rack and pinion 4 steering shafts put in instead of needed part when it completely broke the steering wheel was free spinning and we had just exited i95 and had pulled into a tire place.we are now very frieghtened of this auto because we came so close to getting killed and we contacted general motors and they would not buy the car back and neither would the dealership. This part needed to be put on a recall. As we understand the situation, the rack and pinion should have been replaced all these times instead of the 4 steering shafts that were put in automobile.
My power steering has not worked for about 3-4 weeks now; it feels very tight. I read the ny times article (6/7/02) about this problem and made calls to the dealer about this, but they haven't heard anything about this issue yet. I've made an appointment for 6/13 to have it looked at, but even with my service warranty, they can't guarantee it will be covered by the manufacturer even though this is obviously a manufacturer's defect.
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