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
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue: steering wheel locks up
5 of the 256 complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue describe steering wheel locks up.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Steering wheel locks up by model year
- 20021
- 20011
- 20002
- 19995
- 19986
What owners say
While making a left turn it was difficult to steer, and the steering wheel locked. Dealer indicated rack and pinion needed to be replaced.
Consumer stated while making a left hand turn and without any indication steering wheel locked up.
When the consumer tried to make a left turn, the steering wheel locked up.
While driving 60mph swerved to avoid an accident. Steering wheel locked up. Towed to dealer, and informed consumer rack and pinion malfunctioned and needed to be replaced.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Concerns with clunk noise from front of vehicle turning maneuver / steering wheel rotation
- Overview of steering system noises
- Clunk felt/noise heard from steering column, steering gear and/or front of vehicle during turning maneuver...
- Clunk noise from front of vehicle during turning maneuver/steering wheel rotation
- Revised outer tie rod end nut tightening specification/tie rod end jam nut tightening specification added
- Release of new outer tie rod ends for service
- Some customers may comment on a clunk type noise coming from the front of the vehicle during a turning...
- Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue steering lock-up
Is steering wheel locks up a common problem on the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
5 of 256 owner complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (2%) mention steering wheel locks up. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Headlights 27Stalling 24Won't start 15Fire or smoke 9Power steering loss 9Loss of power 8Ball joint 6Check engine light 5Knocking 5Harsh shifting 5Steering noise 5
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