Security light had been coming on and off for a few days. I stopped at a card lock petroleum station for gas I went to start car and nothing,engine didn't even turn over. A local farmer gave me a jump, still nothing. I used his cellphone to call a mechanic friend of mine,he told me it to wait 15 minutes and try again. He said if it still didn't start that I would have to reset it and so I wrote down the instructions said thank you to the gentleman for the use of his phone. I waited still nothing. I performed the procedure turning the ignition on for ten minutes off for 5 seconds and repeat and so on. I live in north dakota this was in january and it was below zero. I put on a pair of insulated overalls and a full length ww ii navy pea coat. I was getting scared, it was now dark and I hadn't seen anyone since the farmer. I was really getting cold, my hands, feet nose and ears were starting to ache a little. I spent another 3.5 hours trying to start my car. Thank god a couple stopped for gas or I wouldn't have survived .by then I was really worried about my feet I new they were frostbite. I was very lucky I still have all ten toes. When I found out this is a common problem for gm cars and thousands of people have been left stranded and no one has addressed it, I was in was in total disbelief. General motors employees ceo to sales to mr.goodwrench should be ashamed of their neglect.
2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue electrical complaints
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Ever since 2010, I have been dealing with a serious gm passlock anti-theft system issue. It began with my vehicle not starting one day. It had power; all of the dash lights worked, radio, etc..., but it would not start. At first, I had no idea what to do, but I would always somehow get it to start after a lot of punching of the dashboard and shifting my gears rapidly over and over again. The problem slowly started occurring more frequently and I began to do some research on it and figured out that it was indeed an passlock system malfunction after confirming that my security light would blink when the vehicle would not start. I could get it to start after waiting 10 minutes with the key in the on position, when the security light would stop blinking after that 10 mins, I would turn it back to the off position and then back to the on position and it would start up, resetting the passlock system. Eventually, in 2012, the problem was occurring usually every 3rd attempt at starting up, and the passlock system reset trick would not work 9/10 times, it would sometimes take hours for me to get it to start. In november of 2012, I was driving on the highway and my car slowly starting shutting down, all warning lights flashing, and all the interior lights dimmed down to nothing, luckily I was able to pull over unharmed (also about 2 weeks before this, my driver's side turn signal relay system completely blew/failed). I found out that my alternator was completely drained and dead, so I replaced it. This fixed the problem for about 2 months, and then it started occurring again every now and then and has been occurring intermittently ever since; the passlock reset is currently working. Considering that the alternator was only a temporary fix, this is obviously a malfunction of the gm passlock system. This is very dangerous and has caused harm to my life (eg. School & job effected)
I noticed the headlights dimming on their own about a week after I first started driving the vehicle. It occurs intermittently, and very often. I have heard the headlights switching into different modes like this both a night and during the daytime hours. This poses a serious distraction to oncoming traffic on highways and other roads and could confuse other drivers at stop signs. Gm should address this issue immediately; I have seen many other complaints on this very same issue. [note: I believe this issue may also be linked to a serious issue with the turn signal relay system. I have had intermittent blinker issues and failures on both passenger and driver side since 2010, and it does not appear that the replacement of the turn signal relay system solves the problem, it did not for me (filed separate complaint for turn signal issues experienced)]
My blinkers on the driver's side (front and back) began to malfunction and would only work intermittently in 2010. This went on for about a year and then the passenger side blinkers (front and back) began to malfunction in the same manner about 6 months later. This went on with both sides working only intermittently for 2 years. Then, suddenly while driving at night and trying to make a left turn in mid 2012, the passenger side blinker started making very loud electrical glitch sounds and then completely blew and my car died with it. I had to replace the alternator shortly after and the passenger side blinkers worked perfectly, but I had to drive with out my driver's side blinkers until mid 2013, when I could not pass dmv required inspection. I paid to have the driver's side blinker relay system replaced and it worked for about a month but then both driver and passenger side blinkers started working intermittently again. Within 1 month, the driver's side blinker relay system completely failed again (passenger works, except I have to wiggle and mess with the emergency hazards lights to get it to even turn on at all). Now I have one pair of blinkers not working at all, and one that is intermittent, 3/4 of the time it works but only if I distractedly wiggle my hazard light button while trying to turn or change lanes. Mechanics are baffled and don't know what too tell me! This is a dangerous condition for anyone to be driving with and I fear it will cause an accident someday soon. I have also had the same issue with my headlights intermittently dimming that has been reported by many gm consumers since I started driving the vehicle in 2007. I do not want to have to pay another mechanic to replace my driver's side turn signal relay system, just for it fail again due to these dangerous electrical system problems in my 2000 oldsmobile intrigue. Gm needs to act quickly!
I went out to start the car today an it wouldn't start.
2000 oldsmobile intrigue. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shut-off while driving and airbags never deployed. *smd the consumer stated he was driving on a flat street, when the vehicle shut off. He went off the road and hit a wall. The consumer stated he had several keys on his key ring.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile intrigue. While driving at a low speed, the engine stalled without warning and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). After the vehicle was serviced, the vehicle failed to start. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
2000 oldsmobile intrigue. Ignition switch was replaced on vehicle.
2000 oldsmobile intrigue. Consumer experienced numerous problems with vehicle. *ta the consumer stated when he attempted to start the vehicle, the security light illuminated and the vehicle became disabled. After waiting 45 to an hour, the security light went out and the vehicle would start. Also, at times the vehicle would stall in the midst of driving. There were times, when the consumer removed the key from the ignition and the engine would continue to run. Recently, the ABS, brake light and traction light illuminated. The crank sensor, ignition lock cylinder, and control module needed to be replaced.
200 oldsmobile intrigue. Consumer had difficulty starting the vehicle. *ss. The consumer was informed there was an issue with the reading of the key. The consumer sold the vehicle for $300. The consumer received recall letter # 14v40000 three weeks later.
2002 oldsmobile intrigue. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition and seeks reimbursement. *tgw the consumer stated the ignition cylinder was replaced two years ago.
2000 oldsmobile intrigue. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice and pressure regulator replacement. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle would just stop, in the middle of the road. After the pressure regulator was replaced, she didn't experience the problem again. Also, the gear shift handle broke twice.
Overheated and shut off and now won't start.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile intrigue. While attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed to start. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. That approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions, but was able to be restarted. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 oldsmobile intrigue. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted independently and caused the driver to drive into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained whiplash, but did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 202,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who stated that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000. Updated 7/30/14*cn updated 8/17/17
Steering wheel locked and became hard to turn have had several parts replaced and problem still is happening I have owned the car sense 2007 and have not received any information on recalls or service updates.... Turn signals all have functioning lights but front lights will not blink on their own.
Blinkers on a 2000 oldsmobile intrigue will quit working intermittently. Temperature and humidity seem to be a factor. Multiple taps on the hazard switch will restart the blinkers temporarily. This to be a known problem in the olds alero of the same period. See the federal safety agency action number :ea02037.
2000 oldsmobile intrigue. Consumer states problem with check engine light and a.I.r. Pump *tgw the consumer stated the air conditioner failed and was blowing out hot air on the passenger side and cold air on the drivers' side. The wheels were no good. The plating on the inside would come off and create problems for the tires sealing properly, therefore an uneven wear occurred. The consumer also stated he began to have steering problems, there were several lights coming on the dash and going off, but the dealer was unable to diagnose the problem. The consumer began to investigate and discovered the part that was causing the lights to illuminate was the hydraulic brake modulator which cost $1,000. The transmission would shift hard at times and sometimes whine while driving. The turn signals did not always work or they would shut off while blinking. When the cruise control was activated, and the turn signal or head lights were activated the cruise control would deactivate by itself. The rear passenger window stopped working and the sway bar was cracked. Also, the gas pedal would stick at times. The heated seats were too cool on low and too hot on high.
No injuries as of yet but a default in the left side directional (signal) turning light. Works for a day and then burns out creating burn plastic in the socket, could lead to a wiring problem causing the alternator and such to burn out.
Complete power interruption while driving for just a second, causing all warning lights illuminate. As well as flicker headlights.
The 2000 oldsmobile intrigue randomly does not start and sometimes leaves the family stranded. After 30 minutes or so of waiting, it may start right up. It has taken up to a day to restart. It started within a couple years of purchase, but has getting worse as time goes on. Randomly occurs 1 to 2 times per week. The dealers have not been able to find a problem.
I believe that I am experiencing the very same issue as addressed in investigation #ea02037. However, I have a 2000 olds intrigue. I have tried checking the fuses and wiring, but recently discovered that by moving the hazard switch, the blinkers start working again. Currently I have flaky turn signals and when they do work, only the back signals light and blink, while the front signal light comes on, the front signals do not blink. I have to "jiggle" the hazard switch daily and have had no luck finding a replacement switch. As of today, I have narrowly avoided several accidents while turning left because the cars in front of me cannot see a working signal. Please advise.
Passlock problem, the car will not start. I wait 15 minutes and it starts. This is a random event and has happened 5 times over the last 3 years.
Headlights, instrument lights, and fan dim and or flicker while driving. The problem is most prevalent when the temperature is colder and during acceleration. However problem also exists under normal city and highway driving conditions. Engine performance and radio does not falter during the dimming of the lights. Alternator was replaced following tsb 010603001 one year ago. Problem appeared resolved until cold weather set in again.
My rack and pinion went out on car. I was driving and suddenly could not make a left turn. Also my lights on my dash board come and go and my turn signals works when they want to. My head lights dim on and off at night .
2000 olds intrigue will not crank intermittently. Once it cranks car starts and runs perfectly. Has been into dealer several times, but to no avail. Crank sensor was replaced 2/2006 at my expense. It made no difference in cranking problem. Also has flickering problem with headlights. Alternator has been replaced twice at gm's expense.
Vin #[xxx] gm 2000 oldsmobile intrigue 4- door sedan intermittent electrical failure while driving causes complete stall of engine. Restart not immediately possible due to electrical short causing erratic fuel level sensor readings & check engine light & check vehicle light & trac off light & temperature gauge off & erratic speedometer jumps to 140 MPH & RPM jumps to 7,000 plus RPM. No codes reported by gm dealership coulter cadillac in phoenix, az 85014-3270 (800‑942‑1189). Gm says there are no codes, intermittent unsolved problem possible computer/electrical short/open circuit. Gm orders replacement under warranty of r/r window regulator [xxx], also fuel sending unit kit in fuel tank [xxx], also remanufactured PCM [xxx]. Problem still exists. Circuit breakers intermittent, possible ambient temperature jars loose spots on armature of r/r window regulator [xxx] (new [xxx]). Intermittent electrical short unresolved.*jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Communication failure from main computer causes car to stall and sometimes not even start as well as A/C heater and cruise control works once and a while. Contacted dealer and was told a person from the services dept would call me back. They didn't. Talked to another person and told then about the car stalling and not starting and they told me that it was either the fuel filter or the fuel pump. Replace fuel filter, didn't help checked fuel pump but it was working just fine. The car has stalled out on the highway many times and has but my life as well as my childrens lifes in danger. When it dies the power steering and power brakes do not respond. Just today I had a basic computer scan done which told me the problem. The place that did the test informed me that is the #1 problem with the oldsmobile from 1997-2001. I was also informed that gm is aware of this problem, but they wont do anything until a death results from it. Gm needs to step up and fix these problems. This is also a problem with the alero's (2000 model).
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