Tl* the contact owned a 2002 oldsmobile intrigue. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic and the steering wheel seized. As a result, a tractor trailer crashed into the passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle spun around numerous times onto the other side of the road and crashed into a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head and right shoulder that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not included.
Oldsmobile Intrigue engine failure problems
11 of the 1,140 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile Intrigue describe engine failure, most of them for the 1998 model year.
- owner complaints
- 11
- worst model year
- 1998
- typical mileage
- 92,000
By model year
- 20022
- 20002
- 19993
- 19984
Often reported together
Steering lock-up 2No deployment 2Stalling 1Power steering loss 1Loss of power 1Fire or smoke 1Knocking 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise that progressed, which sounded like a knocking associated with the engine assembly rods. While driving an unknown rate of speed, the vehicle failed to move. A local mechanic diagnosed that a rod fractured and water and oil leaked into the engine, which caused a catastrophic engine failure without warning. The vehicle was was unable to be driven and was parked at the mechanic's repair shop. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling), 00v044000 (seat belts), and 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 oldsmobile intrigue. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the steering wheel seized. The contact crashed the vehicle into the rear of another vehicle and a fire hydrant. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
After rounding a curve and seeing a deer and thinking how lucky I was that it didn't jump out in front of me, my engine died and I lost control of the vehicle. It went off into the drivers side ditch and hit a field driveway culvert with the divers side tire, which ultimately bent the frame and totaled my car.. However, the airbags did deploy and I had only a minor injury. My elbow went through a drivers side air vent. Since my car is totaled and the recall sounds like it was the cause, can I get my car fixed or some kind of compensation? I had a lot of keys on my car ring as a work for the city.
Was driving down interstate 55 at 55 m.p.h. On aug. 12 and the engine begin smoking and making loud metallic noises. Luckily was at off-ramp for rest area and managed to get out of traffic and off the road. Complete engine failure was the diagnosis at bloomington, il., chevrolet dealer, new engine was required.
Engine caught on fire while driving for no apparent reason. The original engine was replaced 3 years ago after it caught fire.
The consumer states the cam shaft is not producing enough oil pressure. The dealer states it can result in complete engine failure. Please provide additional information.
The piston rod blew a 2.5 inch hole through the engine casing at 158000 km. We had to completely replace the engine. The engine warning light never came on to warn us that a major part failure was about to take place. The back shoulder belts have never functioned properly. The brakes seem to need frequent replacement due to corosion of parts. Could you please let me know if anyone else has complained about a blown out engine? Thank you
Vehicle has been having regular engine failures without warning, which results in the engine entirely shutting down. Occurs during various driving conditions, including at highway speeds. Failure results in a loss of power steering, power brakes, and overall ability to safely control vehicle. Dealer states gm indicates problem is result of faulty ignition switch.
Fuel pump/steering rack and pinion/both front struts/battery,and engine failures.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 engine. Some of these vehicles were built without a heater hose clip which could allow the hose to sag and contact the oxygen sensor resulting in a coolant leak.
- Risk
- If a coolant leak were to occur, and leaking coolant contacted the hot exhaust manifold, an engine compartment fire could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a heater hose clip.
Recall number 98V241000 · Recall details
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Which Oldsmobile Intrigue years have engine failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1998 (4 complaints), 1999 (3 complaints) and 2000 (2 complaints).
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