Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 020139001 | 02/01/2002 | 629522 | Subject regarding hvac temperature difference side to side and/or diagnostic trouble codes b0361, b0441 set. *tt | 04/02/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW | |||||
| 030844005B | 01/01/2005 | 030844005C | 10005588 | Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt | 03/04/2004 |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 990849008 | 07/01/1999 | 838320 | 606552 | Customer may complain that the chime sounds when key is removed from ignition, intermittent operation of power door locks, keyless entry, steering column lock or memory seats. *tt | 08/27/1999 |
| 839607 | 10/01/1998 | 602985 | Comments on switching between local stations or cross talk in metropolitan areas with several strong am stations. *yc | 01/25/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 000851001 | 09/01/2000 | 6092333 | Some customers may comment that the black plastic housing around the outside rear view mirror turns chalky or is dull in color. *tt | 12/05/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 030867004 | 06/01/2003 | 10002878 | Parts availability for sunroof repairs. *tt | 09/30/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 731066A | 07/01/1998 | 731066 | 615088 | Some owners may comment that the door glass sticks in the full up position. this condition mainly happens in warm weather. *tt | 12/27/2000 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 98738205A | 04/01/1998 | 601123 | Condition with windshield wiper arms/blades park at incorrect location. *yc | 07/01/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| PE99028 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/16/1999 | 08/20/1999 | WINDSHIELD WIPER | ||
| Alleged that the windshied wipers fail, particularly during cold weather operation | ||||||
| EA99024 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/20/1999 | 01/13/2000 | WINDSHIELD WIPER | ||
| Incidents of wiper failure (owner reports and warranty) are very high, and many of reports indicate that the failures are still occurring in 1999.failure reports also indicate that the problem is not limited to freezing weather conditions. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Intermittent failure of all ventilation system components after one hour of operation resulting in no air flow in the passnger compartment, during inclement weather which results in fog there is no way to clear the windows resulting in poor visibility. nlm | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| Heating and air conditioning performing poorly. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||
| 03/09/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Engine/transmission whine reported to dealer at 31360 miles (dealer could not duplicate). transmission failed at 40976 miles (engine revs rose and car slowed - on interstate at 65 mph), transaxle replaced and whine no longer present. even out of warranty, oldsmobile paid hafl of the $2800.00 bill, but feel that failure at this mileage is totally unacceptable. complaint to olds at their web site got a response that they are sorry, its out of warranty. bearing in hvac motor failed at 34909 miles. clunk in steering fixed by replacement of steering rack and interim shaft. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Due to the location of the water hose, the hose is too close to the engine block, causing the hose to melt. consumer has contacted goodyear, goodyear has replaced the water hose. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 2 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Rear windshield. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 04/15/2004 | 3 | 11/17/1998 | |
| I have a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue and have had 3 of the windows fall down into the door and stop working. this happened at three different times when i was doing nothing more than just driving along. i feel that this could have been a safety hazard had i been driving on the highway. i have contacted general motors oldsmobile division and they apparently do not feel that this should be an item that is recalled. when i was in the local dealership, the service manager at that time casually mentioned that they have to repair alot of these on this model, as well as, the alero. i might could understand if it was just 1 window. i would probably think that it was just a faulty part, but for it to happen to 3 windows is absolutely ridiculous! the gm lady told me that the only thing they could do was to visit with me about purchasing another gm vehicle. she told me that i had waited too long to do any thing about it. i had been waiting due to the fact that i was told that it costs so much and i could not afford to have it repaired. i told her that i absolutely would not ever purchase another gm vehicle is that is all they could do to help their customers when they needed it. to get these windows fixed is incredibly expensive. it has been about 2 years since it happened and i would desperately like to have them fixed, but affording it is out of the question. i would also like to prevent this from happening to other people. i very frequently see other vehicles like mine who have had the same thing happen to them. thank you for taking the time to consider this matter. *nm | |||
| 05/10/2005 | 3 | 05/10/2000 | |
| I own a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue gl. to date, i have had three of the four window regulators break. there is a small plastic keeper imbedded into the otherwise metal regulator track, that secures both ends of the cable that transports the window up and down on its track. in all cases, this plastic keeper has broken, thus releasing one or both ends of the regulator cable, causing the window mechanism to fail, and allowing the window to fall down inside the door. i have temporarily secured the windows in the up position to keep the weather out. only the driver's door regulator remains operable; passengers can not roll down their windows. though it is not a life threatening situation under normal operation, it could cause a problem if someone in the vehicle needed to exit the vehicle by a means other than the door (say in the event of a side-impact collision when the door may not be able to be opened), and was not able to roll down the window. i am disturbed that the identical problem has occured on three of the four windows. i'm wondering when the fourth one will fail, and of course, feel this is a manufacturer defect that could lead to a life threatening situation if left unrepaired. i have done nothing to promote these part failures, and propose they be replaced. please help. | |||
| 06/15/2004 | |||
| My window motors/regulators on the driver side have both gone out. a co-worker told me his aunt has had the same problem. the windows have to be rigged to stay up and are inoperable. | |||
| 06/11/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Have also had to have the door panels replaced due to bubbling within the first year, besides the problems with the windows noted in the survey, i am now replacing the cables on the two left side windows due to kinking leaving the windows inoperable. | |||
| 09/05/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was parked. tried to open passenger's side power window and had trouble opening it. finally, opened and it pulled the rubber moulding down. this has happened to the passenger's front window. also back seat driver window moulding coming off, could cause water damage. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 12/10/2003 | 86000 | 20 | 10/15/2001 |
| Windshield wipers stopped/parked in the straight up position, causing visibility issues. only happens when it gets cold . *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 08/14/2002 | 2 | 10/01/1997 | |
| If driving at 45mph vehicle will heavily vibrate, also steering column will make a popping noise while turning. dealer will be notified.*ak consumer stated the steering shaft had been replaced twice, due to a popping noise, the rear passenger windopw sticks.*jb | |||
| 06/26/1998 | 1 | 06/25/1998 | |
| Windshield. | |||
| 07/16/1999 | 1 | 10/31/1997 | |
| Rear window shattered while vehicle was parked. nlm | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Driver's side window molding trim failed. mjs | |||
| 09/09/1998 | 1 | ||
| Windows failed. | |||
| Distortion in lower left (driver's side) of windshield | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Glare from the dashboard is reflecting onto the windshield, causing loss of visibility, cannot see, which could result in an accident. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 12/31/2006 | 120000 | 2 | |
| This has happened twice so far. the first time, my windshield wipers stopped in a vertical position instead of the normal horizontal position. i was told by the dealer ship, that the manufacturer stated this happens due to the stopping mechanism getting wet. my warranty wouldn't cover it because it was a weather related repair. i guess i am supposed to drive my car with a big tarp over it, so that nothing gets wet? i paid $300 to get a new wiper motor etc. about 10 months later, the same thing happens. i am not paying another $300 to fix it, if it is going to keep happening. i think that the manufacturers should look into this as being a recall. if something is getting wet inside the wiper motor, and $300 isn't going to fix it........*nm | |||
| 03/07/2005 | 2 | ||
| The windshield wipers do not operate properly, making it difficult to see the road during inclement weather. abs light/check light remained on, which the owner's manual informed the consumer that anti-lock brakes may not function.*ak | |||
| 01/05/2005 | 73000 | 2 | 04/09/2000 |
| Wiper blades mechanism failed; first driver's side than passenger side during this winter; initially erratic behavior under load (wind load at high speeds) than mechanical failure under snow load. *jb | |||
| 11/11/2003 | 47400 | 1 | |
| The windshield wipers started out working intermittently at first, now the wipers do not work at all. the consumer was informed by a mechanic that the wiper arm needed replacement. the manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *jb | |||
| 09/25/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2098 | |
| All three problems (abs failure/ windshield wipers/ oil leak) described by dealer as very common for 1998 oldsmobile intrigues. mr | |||
| 04/12/2002 | 1 | ||
| Windshiled wipers are not working. contacted dealer, and dealer will take a look at vehicle. *ak *yh | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittenly. contacted dealer, and dealer stated that is was consumer's fault that windshield wipers would not work. consumer has had windshield wipers replaced already twice. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Windshield wipers are not operating properly. yh | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
| I have had two drivers side windshield wiper failures with this vehicle. the dealer had tighented a bolt after the first failure. it didnt take long for the wiper to quit working again. the first failure was during a very heavy rain - the second was while using the wiper washer control - why cant they fix this problem. | |||
| 06/12/1998 | 6 | 04/01/1998 | |
| There has been about 10 attempts to have steering problem corrected pump & rack has been replaced and still have a problem rear brakes warped dealer refused to fix would do only front defective pitted rotors under warr.problems reported when first purch.car steering is a danger wanted to return car too many repairs and not fixed | |||
| 01/25/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers failed to park correctly. they park up in the field of view. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions due defective bolts. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 09/07/1999 | |||
| While driving windshield wipers are making loud noises . consumer has contacted the dealer in this matter. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 6 | 11/05/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers parking improperly and occasionally fail. | |||
| 09/02/1998 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle in rain the windshield wiper broke. took in to dealer, they tightened a bolt that was holding the wiper. *ak *ml | |||