Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact stated that the rear driver side lower control arm bracket failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear driver side lower control arm bracket needed to be replaced but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Oldsmobile Intrigue ball joint problems
21 of the 1,140 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile Intrigue describe ball joint or control arm failure, most of them for the 1998 model year.
- owner complaints
- 21
- worst model year
- 1998
- typical mileage
- 62,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Steering noise 2Harsh shifting 2Grinding brakes 2Won't start 1Transmission failure 1Power steering loss 1Headlights 1Check engine light 1
What owners say
2002 gl oldsmobile intrigue. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated the ignition key became stuck in the ignition and would not turn over. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the ignition was replaced. Also, there was noise coming from the front of the vehicle. It was determined the stabilizer links and tie rods needed to be adjusted.
We have and oldsmobile intrigue 2001 was purchased in 2002. It was only used as dealer car. Since buying it we have had problems with dimming headlights intermittent, turn signals work when they want, brakes that grind and pulsate, vibration from right front side. We have had rotors replaced, tie rods, brake pads, still nothing works the dealer tells me there are no recalls on these items. We also had a problem with the secondary air pump we replaced it not a few weeks later it went out again. We have had no success with this cars problems.
Dt*: the contact stated there was a loss of power steering without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection who determined the rack and pinion failed. The steering rack and pinion was replaced which corrected the steering problem. The outer tie rods were also replaced. Updated 05/23/06.
Bolt head broke off. Bolt attached rear control arm to wheel bearing. External portion of bolt head looks fine, but portion where the head attaches to the threads is completely rusted through. I saw the broken bolt head on the garage floor, otherwise I never would have checked for it. With the head broken off, the bolt could possibly fall out of the hole, and the frame would drop significantly over that wheel. The weight of the vehicle likely kept the bolt in place. It cost $51 to have the bolt replaced at an oldsmobile dealership. The old bolt head is available.
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.
Front stabilizer bar broke completely through near passenger side mount without prior audible notice. Area of tube broken is approximately where the tube begins to flatten out for mounting to control arm. No prior accident or unusual stress has happened to this vehicle. It appears that it has slowly been "worked" until it comp-letely cracked through, and then there was a very audible banging noise during normal operation of the vehicle on city streets.
In minor sideway skid, rr lower control arm bars (2), bent like they were made of coat hangars. Car only has 12000 miles on it, 1999 olds intrigue, garage kept. Car flipped on to right side when control arm bars bent, causing vehicle to roll over on to side. Son matthew injured. This may be all w bodies in gm line. Cheapened system, new standards are needed to prevent vehicle roll over in minor skid. Son was not speeding at time of accident. After owning 38 gm cars, this disgusts me.
Computer, emission and fuel they said it was a emission sensor and it does not work check engine light is still on after 150 miles, power window on driver just went out, transmission went out general motors good faith I only paid $625. Suspension they replace both outer tie rods. Had to pay for new alignment. Steering nut was fixed the day I test drove the car .
2000 oldsmobile intrigue with 54800 miles- steering gear has been replaced 2 times, intermediate steering shaft replaced 2 times, left side tie rod and strut replaced, power steering pump replaced.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Oldsmobile Intrigue ball joint
Which Oldsmobile Intrigue years have ball joint or control arm failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1998 (7 complaints), 1999 (6 complaints) and 2000 (3 complaints).
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