Oldsmobile Intrigue brake failure problems

Filed Jan 26, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 136,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile intrigue. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle did not kick into first gear until after driving approximately three blocks. The contact also stated that the security system lock. Additionally, the brakes jerked and failed to stop the vehicle right away. The ABS indicator illuminated and disappeared. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The mechanic showed the contact how to temporarily lock the security system from the trunk until the ignition switch was replaced. The failures recurred several times. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the brake failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 32,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact stated that the alternator and battery had been replaced several times. When he activated the air conditioner, the vehicle would shut off. When the contact stopped at a sign or slowed down from 45 MPH, the vehicle completely shut down. The power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle was able to be restarted within a short amount of time after the failure. Prior to the failure, the engine light remained illuminated 90% of the time. He took the vehicle to the dealer numerous times and they replaced the spark plugs, battery, and alternator; however, the failure persisted. The current mileage was approximately 100,000 and failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2006 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · UT

I have had a problem with the ABS system on my car for a few months now. When I start my car the ABS goes to set itself and the ABS light comes on along with the brake light. As I have been researching the problem I have found that it is one of the main problems on the car, but nothing has been done about his problem. It is a very costly fix dealing with the wheel bearings and sensors. My 1998 oldsmobile intrigue is a very solid car, but I believe they have a faulty ABS system on them due to the hub assemblies. The average price for such a repair that I have seen is $500- $1100. Many drivers of these cars are not getting them fixed as it is costly. Thus this there are thousands of intrigues around with the ABS turned of increasing the chances of brake failure.

Filed Jun 30, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · SC · crash

Consumer noticed that while traveling down hill at 40-45 MPH brakes failed, causing consumer to run into threes and a pole. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

Filed Aug 23, 2002 · Brakes · IL · 1 injury

While in funeral line and attempting to slow down to cross intersection, consumer applied brakes and brake pedal went to floor. A popping sound was heard prior to this. On another occasion, brakes failed rear ending another vehicle. Connecting rod from brake pedal that goes to the power booster to the master cylinder came loose.

Filed Aug 31, 2001 · Brakes · NC

Abs worked as brakes applied to keep from hitting a car that pulled out in front of wife who was driving at time.. Brakes then failed next time applied. Took to dealer who imformed me entire valve body would have to be replaced. No brakes at this time. Total cost ended up being $1820.75. Dealer insisted no recall or tech. Bullintin out concerning problem but reduced bill to $798.35. My concern is has this happened on other intrigues.

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Brakes · OH

This is actually wife's leased car (carol j. Nartker). Prior brake failure, on file. No problem source ever determined for that, no incidents since about 10,000mi.. This problem is with warped front rotors. We brought the car in for severe shaking during braking at approx. 8000mi., they turned the rotors then. Problem gradually reoccurred over time. We hoped to have the obviously defective rotors replaced under warranty before turn-in from lease, but gm refuses to replace them, though this is a known problem. My wife is a very gentle driver, all highway, car garaged, I actually pulled calipers and rotors, they are porous castings, too thin to turn. The original pads have virtually no wear on them. As brakes warm on highway, the shaking becomes more severe.

Filed Jan 11, 2001 · Brakes · OH

Was pulling out of parking lot onto street when brake pedal went to floor, had no brakes to slow down, and vehicle proceeded directly into street. Finally, decided to take vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check brakes. Could not find any problem with brakes or pedal.

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · TX

Brakes failed, ABS, engine check light and low trac light come on at times, clanking noise in front end when pulling away, air conditioning system froze up and flooded inside of vehicle, air conditioning system blowing warm air.

Filed Dec 9, 1998 · Brakes · AL

While driving the ABS light comes on followed by the traction light. This has happend 5 times and all the time the computer acording to the dealer does not leave any codes. This last time all four wheels locked followed with stering wheel locking with all panel lights illuminating. Wife spined out of control and stoped at the medium at a major highway. Dealer was informed, they gave wife a hard time until I talked to them and requested that vehicle be picked up at my wifes work. Just the week before the vehicle was at the dealer for the illumination of the ABS and tracking lights. Again dealer notified us that there were no codes in the computer. I informed the dealer that if the wife was to have an accident because of brake failure or system failure that I would make it my sole purpose in life to sue them. This week it happend. Lucky enough that she did not turned over and no one was hurt. On 8 dec 98 I notified the dealer that we would not drive this vehicle again until they find the problem.