Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 030844005 | 02/01/2003 | 10001112 | Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt | 04/15/2003 | |
| 010603001 | 02/01/2001 | 619178 | Some customers may comment on an intermittent condition where the headlamps or interior lights may dim for up to 10 seconds. this condition may be due to intermittent low voltage. *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 98069 | 12/09/1998 | 604039 | Vehicles may exhibit a no-start condition because of a discharged battery. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| 98069 | 12/01/1998 | 603096 | Vehicles may exhibit a no-start condition because of a discharged battery. *yc | 02/02/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 57 | 07/01/2003 | 10016464 | Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. gm tech link. *tt | 09/13/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/15/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Engine shuts off while driving. | |||
| 08/09/2008 | 88000 | 1 | |
| I have a 1999 intrigue that periodically does not want to start, i have read so many forums about this problem and i believe gm should recall the cars and fix the problem. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 20000 | 1 | |
| 1999 oldsmobile intrigue: when driving in cold weather (below 40 degrees f), all lights dim and then brighten randomly, including headlights and dash lights. sometimes headlights momentarily dim so much as to make driving temporarily unsafe. problem has occurred every winter for several years. gm dealer claims to know nothing about it, but some web sites say a replacement bosch alternator (approx. $450 plus installation) can cure the problem. this is a repeated annoyance that could cause a fatal crash. *tr | |||
| 04/29/1999 | 50 | 100 | 04/29/1999 |
| All electric will not remain stable.ie. lights flicker,radio volume up/down,heat & a/c fan varies by itself. reported it the first week i bought the car april 29,1999 ( <10 miles on odeometer).dealer could not see anything. it still has same problem.continuous.. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2006 | 60000 | 15 | 07/31/1999 |
| Turn signals are intermittent. sometimes they do not flash when the turn signal switch is activated. this applies to both left and right. this occurs randomly on different days, not just the single date i was forced to enter. *nm | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 79000 | 08/10/2004 | |
| Blinkers have failed. at first, only the left side would work. now, both sides have failed. the front and rear bulbs as well as the sockets are functional. the flasher module was replaced, but did not remedy the situation. the hazard flashers work normally, however. right now, i have no way of alerting other drivers of my intentions. the only way i can signal is by sticking my arm out the wondow. | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 3589 | 18 | 07/09/1999 |
| Power steering assist (rack/pinion-long shaft) unit second failure. *bf the right rear weather strip was deformed, engine stalled shortly after starting, pulsating noise coming from the front end, tire noise, right rear window inoperative, clunking noise in the front end when turning, the battery light had come on for 20 minutes but the problem but was actually coolant light, the engine would crank but no start, the vehicle would run rough and dies, failed ignition switch, failed crankshaft sensor, remote was not working, lost power steering on a left turn and still had power on right turns, there was an oil leak, there was excessive wear of the intermediate steering shaft, and excessive play in the left front hub and bearing assembly. *sc | |||
| 02/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving on icy or slippery roads, the low tracking indicator came on soon after the vehicle lost power. the consumer had to shift the vehicle into park to restart it. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 01/05/2001 | 45500 | 1 | 08/31/1999 |
| Headlights flicker bright to dim. this happens nearly every time i drive at night. seems to be worse in cold weather. *jb | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| 1999 oldsmobile intrigue gls.*mr when the consumer exited the freeway, he heard a mechanical noise which resulted in power steering lost for left turning only. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the rack and pinion was replaced. the vehicle experienced other problems such as engine stalling shortly after starting, the weather strip was deformed, a pulsating noise coming from the front end, however a road test only found tire noise, the right rear window was inoperative, the coolant light illuminated, the fuel pressure regulator was replaced, the ignition switch was replaced, the fuel filter, battery and remote were replaced. the vehicle also experienced an oil leak. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 55000 | 30 | 08/15/2001 |
| So much for investing in american-made vehicles. i, like over a dozen others who took the time to file a complaint, am experiencing the flicker and dim of all lighting during the evening hours - especially when the weather's colder. it is unnerving to me, and i'm sure to those drivers around me, to drive with questionable exterior lighting. and, as others have said, gm does not view this as a safety issue. what say they have their spouse, or their child, drive a vehicle with this same not a safety issue and see if their view doesn't change? i work, and with daylight savings time, this means i am travelling home in the dark -- with my one-year-old and nine-year-old in the car with me. none of this matters to the folks at gm. because they can point to the age and mileage of the vehicle to get them off the hook, they are. the fact that they issued a bulletin regarding this issue in feb01 doesn't seem to matter. $650+labor for a new alternator may or may not resolve the issue, but that, apparently is my money to invest in a possible, but not guaranteed, solution. judging from the other filings here, it doesn't sound too promising, so i'm left with the debate of dump this money to *maybe* fix the problem or let it be until something bad happens? my car is too old and has too many miles for this to be considered something for which they, gm, will assume responsibility. i will never buy gm again.*ak | |||
| 11/05/2003 | 55000 | 1 | |
| The headlights would dimmed while driving on the highway. once the consumer had to pull over and stop because the lights had become so dim that she could not see the road. *ak the headlights and interior lights displayed a flickering effect. this typically occurred up to five minutes, then stop and occurs again. *sc *jb | |||
| 04/25/2003 | 1 | ||
| While braking the headlights flickered. *nlm | |||
| 12/21/2000 | 1 | ||
| While traveling in cold weather, the headlights and dashboard lights kept dimming and returning to normal. *slc | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | 12/04/1999 | |
| While driving, dash lights, headlights, and running lamps flicker off and on, possible electrical problem. *ak *slc | |||
| 11/05/2000 | 1000 | 04/01/2000 | |
| The electrical system (headlights, interior lights, dash lights, fan and tail lights) all flicker on & off often making it hazardous driving. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 2 | 11/01/1999 | |
| The headlights dim and/or flicker. the engine power decreases when it happens. the alternator was replaced at 32,00 miles. the problem occurs intermittently. there is no particular pattern related to weather or driving conditions. | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| During cold weather headlights frequently flicker and dim to the point where driving in the dark is unsafe. the problem began shortly after purchasing the vehicle in jan 2000. we took the car to the nearest oldsmobile dealer. they said at that time it was a known problem and they would try replacing different things to fix it with the last being the alternator. by the time the alternator was replaced, it was spring and the weather was warmer and we thought the car was fixed. in october, when the weather got cold again, the problem was back. we again took the car to the dealership where we were informed there was nothing more they could do because the problem was in the vehicle design. they suggested we contact oldsmobile directly. oldsmobile has also admitted the problem is in the vehicle design and say they are having engineers design a new alternator. they said we shouldn't be concerned because the problem is not a safety issue. we believe driving down the road and trying to see with your headlights flickering and dimming is a safety issue for both us and on coming vehicles. the dealership and oldsmobile said they have several cars with the same problem. we were told to expect a fix by mid november which has not happened. oldsmobile also confirmed we had our car in 8 times for this same problem. how long should we have to wait for them to provide a solution? *ak | |||
| 11/26/1999 | 25 | 11/01/1999 | |
| My 1999 oldsmobile intrigue has an ongoing problem with all interior lights that operate when the headlights are on. the headlights as well as the dash lights, dome light, trunk light, etc all flicker/dim dramatically and intermittently and at the same time whenever they feel like it. it has been attempted to be repaired 5 times by the dealer, and is now at the oldsmobile tech assistance level. parts such as the dealer module and the alternator have been replaced to no avail. olds is saying that there is an existing tac case #3668071 for other 1999 intrigues experiencing the similar problem across the us, but no fix is available. all the while, i am being told to drive the car and be patient. i am concerned about driving at night as these lights may someday just not flicker, but totally go out! olds has not offered any info other than that they are working on this at the engineering level, and that they suspect it is a computer problem that needs a software fix. i am just upset that i spent thousands of dollars on something that i feel is potentially very unsafe! and getting worse. any assistance rendered would be greatly appreciated! *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| Car battery went dead in less than 30 days. car stranded me several times..purchased car on nov 20, 1998,received letter from oldmobile dec 9,1998 advising of recall..called dealership to advise and i was advised to have car serviced locally as i didn't have to bring car back to winston salem for recall...took car locally to be repaired...car was kept for approximately 9 days, i was never offered a rental car while my car was being serviced and i had warrantiy coverage which no one seem to recognize... i took my mom to the bank in the car and the car went dead.. i had to call serviceman out to get my vehicle started.. i called flow motors and advised.. i was advised by service mgr at the time, jim benning to run the car to build battery back up... the next occassion my husband and i took car out, stopped at local run in, car went dead again... again we had to call for assistance in getting car cranked... at this point i carried car back to dealership,,service looked at vehicle and found battery was defectiveand battery was replaced... at present i noticed a snap crackle pop under the hood on left side each time i turned my car to the left, my ant lock, brakes and trac light were coming on at will while driving on open road.. my window on driver side would stick at will and etc...i have not had a pleasant experience with the purchase of my new car which had approximately 18 miles on it when purchased. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 1 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| Consumer attempted to start the vehicle, however it would not start and it could not be jump started, dealer found the battery had been leaking for some time, causing damage to the main supply cable. *slc | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| Car battery went dead in less than 30 days. car stranded me several times..purchased car on nov 20, 1998,received letter from oldmobile dec 9,1998 advising of recall..called dealership to advise and i was advised to have car serviced locally as i didn't have to bring car back to winston salem for recall...took car locally to be repaired...car was kept for approximately 9 days, i was never offered a rental car while my car was being serviced and i had warrantiy coverage which no one seem to recognize... i took my mom to the bank in the car and the car went dead.. i had to call serviceman out to get my vehicle started.. i called flow motors and advised.. i was advised by service mgr at the time, jim benning to run the car to build battery back up... the next occassion my husband and i took car out, stopped at local run in, car went dead again... again we had to call for assistance in getting car cranked... at this point i carried car back to dealership,,service looked at vehicle and found battery was defectiveand battery was replaced... at present i noticed a snap crackle pop under the hood on left side each time i turned my car to the left, my ant lock, brakes and trac light were coming on at will while driving on open road.. my window on driver side would stick at will and etc...i have not had a pleasant experience with the purchase of my new car which had approximately 18 miles on it when purchased. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 01/08/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Head lights/instrument lights/tails lights and heater fan would intermittently flicker up and down. vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on six occasions, and unable to correct the problem.*ak *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 50000 | 6 | 10/21/1999 |
| Fading/dimming of interior lights and exterior lights, failed power window, 4 fuel injector failures.*ak | |||
| 07/05/2003 | 5 | 02/11/2003 | |
| Vehicle engine shuts off on speeds anywhere from 30-65 mph while driving. have taken vehicle to repair shop but unable to duplicate...the following information is a very likely possibility however unable to determine since car has been destroyed. **************will provide vin number when i can locate it********* | |||
| 11/27/2000 | 3 | 02/25/1999 | |
| Check engine light illuminated and vehicle had stalled and would not start, dealer stated the problem was with emissions and that the gas cap wasn't tight enough, vehicle was taken to dealer again and the crankcase sensor was replaced, however when consumer went to start vehicle it would not start, possible ignition or engine problem. *slc | |||
| 08/02/2000 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| This vehicle turned off while driving 15-20mph. this happened twice, both on hot summer days. each time i was changing lanes, turning to the right when the car shut off. this leaves you with no control in the middle of traffic. once you get the car out of the way and wait a 1-2 minutes the car will start up on the first or second try. this car also refuses to start about 3-5 times per week. you turn the key and get nothing. or you turn the key and get radio and air but nothing else. sometime it can take 10-15 tries before the car will actually start. dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem and has said that there are no codes stored in the computer.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 07/15/2007 | 5 | 05/26/2005 | |
| Car failed to start after noticing security light on, had to wait 10-15 min before starting again. *tr | |||
| 04/17/2007 | 80000 | 10 | 04/17/2001 |
| Oldsmobile intrigue 1999 randomly the security light will come on and sometimes the car will not start for exactly 10 minutes. it has become very annoying because it has caused me to be late for several engagements. i have taken the car to the local gm dealer multiple times while under warranty and each time they claim they replaced the broken part, but still after a couple of months it comes back and once again it won't start. *jb | |||
| 10/30/2005 | 4 | 06/20/2005 | |
| Passlock system failure, car will not start, key 'chip' fading. *nm | |||
| 06/04/2005 | 68000 | 1 | 05/12/2005 |
| Passlock (anti theft device) locks up and you can't start your car | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 07/05/2003 | 91000 | 4 | 02/05/2003 |
| Vehicle engine shuts off at speeds between 35-65 mph resulting in loss of steering capabilities. which is a possible cause of accident on 7/5/03 that resulted in death and injury. *la | |||
| 06/24/2001 | 7 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Our car has stalled and failed to restart on numerous occasions, while driving and when beginning to go somewhere. all of the indicator lights come on and blink on and off and act crazy and after trying to restart 10 or so times it will finally kick in. we took the car to the dealership thinking it might be a fuel filter/injection problem. the dealership called us and said it was probably a comupter problem, that the computer was showing numerous codes. the new computer was installed and now we are told it is showing different codes and we have been advised to replace the ignition switch and crank sensor. the dealership tells us that this may or may not fix the problem and that they need to know how far to go with it. please help!!!!!!!!!!!!*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 07/07/2005 | 78000 | 1 | 08/31/2004 |
| The car would not start. after several attempts the security light came on indicating a problem with the passlock system. i kept trying and the car finally started. i brought the car to a mechanic who told me the ignition switch needed to be replaced. i was told this was a very common problem with gms and gm knows about it. the switch was $185.00 and with labor the bill came to $350.00. the oldsmobile dealer said this was such a common problem with these cars that they keep many switches in stock. | |||
| 08/18/2004 | 67700 | 2 | 01/07/2002 |
| The vehicle anti-theft system was on. the consumer could not start the vehicle. the dealership repaired the problem once, but did not resolve the problem. *ak this was an intermittent problem. *sc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/07/2000 | |||
| Consumer was driving at approximately 10 mph, noticed smoke coming from underneath hood, pulled over, and within minutes, flames had engulfed vehicle. total loss. cause is unknown. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 01/23/2006 | 112284 | 1 | 04/29/1999 |
| The power wires feeding the heater/air conditioner fan motor burned. the unit was functioning normally for the life of the car. they were never damaged, or corroded. the area burned was external to the fan and had considerable combustibles surrounding it. there was no apparent service bulletin at this time. *ak | |||
| 08/26/2003 | 45000 | 4 | |
| While driving at 40 mph all electrical components went out. dashboard lights went blank, and speedometer began winding forward and backwards. windows began to roll up and down, while the headlights began to blink off and on. dealer checked the problem but couldn't find the cause.*ak | |||