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.
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue: harsh or hard shifting
5 of the 256 complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue describe harsh or hard shifting.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Harsh or hard shifting by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
While driving steering wheel makes a clunking noise when turning. Please give further details. Dealer contacted.
The intermediate shaft failed causing clunking, metallic noise which was felt in the steering wheel when driving over rough pavement. Nlm
Service bulletins that may apply
- Power train
- Power train
- Some owners may comment on a transmission oil leak
- The 4T65E automatic transmission may exhibit a condition of a harsh garage shift into reverse or drive on...
- Grind noise or no vehicle movement when shifting into drive or reverse
- Concerns with slips, harsh upshift or garage shifts, launch shudders, flares, erratic shifts and...
- Some customers may comment that the shift lever is hard to pull into manual low gear
- Some owners may comment that the shift lever is hard to pull into manual low gear
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue harsh shifting
Is harsh or hard shifting a common problem on the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
5 of 256 owner complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (2%) mention harsh or hard shifting. 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 11 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 5Steering lock-up 5Steering noise 5
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