3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,500 miles

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problem #12

Nov 012016

Intrigue

  • 150,000 miles
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.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #11

Jun 112002

Intrigue

  • 89,000 miles
My car would make noise and rattle also steering became difficult, had to replace rack and pinion. The 2 nd thing is that my car would shut off any where any time and I had to replace the ignition switch. Now I find out there were recalls on both these things which I never knew that there was a recall, except for the rear seat belts. Now, I, my family or numerous people on the road could have gotten killed when my car shut off. I find out that GM knew about these things and never told me? that makes me very angry and I don't appreciate all the money that fixing these things cost me.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #10

Dec 292010

Intrigue 6-cyl

  • 151,000 miles
Power steering and rack, ball bearings.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #9

Sep 242003

(reported on)

Intrigue

  • miles
When turning in either direction, a "clanking" noise was heard. Dealer replaced gears in the steering column, but a noise can still be heard. Dealer cannot determine or duplicate the problem.

- New Hartford, NY, USA

problem #8

Aug 142002

Intrigue

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
If driving at 45mph vehicle will heavily vibrate, also steering column will make a popping noise while turning. Dealer will be notified. Consumer stated the steering shaft had been replaced twice, due to a popping noise, the rear passenger windopw sticks.

- Harrison, TN, USA

problem #7

Aug 202001

(reported on)

Intrigue

  • miles
After rainstorm, on wet highway, car got into a fishtailing mode. Oscillations continued at ever wider swings, without applying accelerator or braking, until vehicle swung out and slid down level highway sideways. Traction control was "on." Other cars.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #6

May 302000

(reported on)

Intrigue

  • miles
Steering wheel "shakes" or "quivers" while accelerating and turning at lower speeds

- Saugus, MA, USA

problem #5

Dec 011997

Intrigue

  • miles
There was clicking noise coming from the steering column, and smoke was coming from under the hood due to alterator malfunctioning.

- Cheshire, CT, USA

problem #4

Sep 151999

Intrigue

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving there is vibration in the steering wheel.this problem also occurs when turning.dealer has been contacted.

- Millerstown, PA, USA

problem #3

Sep 021999

Intrigue

  • miles
Clunking sound as feel through steering column and steering wheel when at a stop and starting, especially when turning from a stopped position and when accelerating at a low speed.

- Imperial, PA, USA

problem #2

Apr 021999

Intrigue

  • miles
Steering column began making clunking noise at 8265 and at 11015 miles, intermediate steering shaft was replaced. At 16342 noises began again and at 19438, power steering gear assembly replaced and front strut bolts tightened. At 19545 clunk led to tightening of all control arm bolts. Clunk still exists.

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #1

Sep 021997

Intrigue

  • miles
Vehicle vibrates at speeds upove 45 mph.

- Newbury, NH, USA