2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 113,204 miles · ID

My headlights flicker and dim which is dangerous during nigh time driving, so I am unable to drive when its dark out. Also my blinkers work off and on. I feel gm should cover a recall on these problems.

Filed Aug 7, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 124,000 miles · MO

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!

Filed Aug 7, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · MO

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)]

Filed May 27, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · PA

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.

Filed Feb 12, 2010 · Electrical · CT

Complete power interruption while driving for just a second, causing all warning lights illuminate. As well as flicker headlights.

Filed Dec 5, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 65,000 miles · WI

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.

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · NC

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 .

Filed Jun 24, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 57,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed May 9, 2005 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · ME

Headlights and all electrical will dim and fan for heater will slow and the power of the engine will lull for a few seconds does not matter what speed I am going noticeable mostly at night with use of head lights

Filed Feb 19, 2005 · Lights · 80,900 miles · PA

Headlights were flickering. Similair to someone trying to blow out a candle. To the point it looked like the light were almost going out. Happened on I-83 just north of I-695.

Filed Jan 10, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · 51,000 miles · ND

The headlights pulsate at night. Also, the dashboard lights become dim, then become bright. The dealer finds no defects.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · 52,200 miles · KY

While driving headlights dimmed without warning. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the fan blower motor also went up and down while the headlight were dimming.