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Oldsmobile Intrigue transmission failure problems

13 of the 1,140 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile Intrigue describe complete transmission failure, most of them for the 1998 model year.

owner complaints
13
worst model year
1998
typical mileage
57,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

By model year

  • 2002
    1
  • 2001
    4
  • 1999
    3
  • 1998
    5

What owners say

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Engine · 57,000 miles · CA

Transmission failure on city street

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Steering · 84,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into any position selected. In addition, there was a complete loss of power steering assist. The engine rpms also increased excessively. A certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and advised that the weld on the rack opinion had become fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2007 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · MI

1998 olds intrigue. Sometimes when I'm driving the whole dashboard lights up and the car shuts down. Why?? Also, sometimes the car won't even start, the security light comes on, and may not start for ten minutes, or 24 hours...I have a new transmission, I have had the car scanned, but no codes come up. I have changed the battery, the alternator has been checked, and recently had the key switch changed. The very next day it happened again!!! I was driving and out of nowhere, all of my dash lights come on, and the car just shuts down. The passlock security light comes on and stays on, disabling the car's ability to start. Gm has said there's nothing they can do about it, but I've seen hundreds of complaints over the internet of owners with the same problem. Just the fact that it may come on while I'm driving is a serious hazard in itself.

Filed Feb 22, 2006 · Steering, Transmission · 53,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled out while attempting to make a left turn at 10 MPH and there was a loss of all power. There is a the federal safety agency recall, #03v527000, regarding the steering. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was seen by a dealer and repairs were made as instructed in the recall. Updated 2/9/2006 - as of 2/24/2006 the vehicle has not been repaired. On 2/10/06 the dealer replaced the transmission pressure control solenoid and replaced mass air flow sensor.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Transmission · 71,400 miles · CO

Automatic transmission failed and must be replaced at 71,000 miles. 'service engine soon' light came on. Dealer reports that code indicates faulty torque clutch converter solenoid. After removing transmission dealer reports that shift solenoid, torque clutch converter and valve body has failed and transmission must be replaced. Gm customer support confirms diagnosis.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · MN

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 .

Filed Dec 22, 2003 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · MN

Transmission failure. Gear teeth in transmission pan at 42,000 miles. Estimated cost of repair: $1800-2400 and 5 days without a vechicle.

Filed Nov 29, 2003 · Transmission · 44,000 miles · NC

Transmission failure.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Transmission · 25,608 miles · NJ

Transmission failed at 25,608 miles on a car that is five years old.

Filed Dec 27, 2001 · Transmission · NM

Vehicles transmission went out after only 40000 miles also met somone with same make and model veihicle with 39998 miles and transmission just went out , please get back with me as soon a possible on any information on what could be done. Thank you.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Oldsmobile Intrigue transmission failure

Which Oldsmobile Intrigue years have complete transmission failure problems?

The model years with the most reports are 1998 (5 complaints), 2001 (4 complaints) and 1999 (3 complaints).

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