Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 00579 | 01/01/2004 | 00579A | 10007518 | Diagnostic trouble code b 1001 in bcm and/or powertrain control module (pcm) speaical procedure. *mj | 06/29/2004 |
| 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 | |
| 111001 | 10/11/2001 | 627981 | Some vehicles may experience the interior light staying on or a blown power fuse causing the radio, windows, door locks and sunroof to be inoperative. *tt | 03/01/2002 | |
| 010842007 | 11/01/2001 | 627806 | Cruise control, entertainment system, interior lights, power windows, power sunroof inoperative. *yh | 02/25/2002 | |
| 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 - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 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 | |||
| 09/23/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Directional light on front driver's side keeps needing to be replaced after 2 weeks of use and loud and repeating clicking noise accompanies occurs when trying to use after this malfunction occurs. | |||
| 08/06/2007 | 1 | ||
| We have and oldsmobile intrigue 2001 was purchased in 2002. it was only used as dealer car. since buying it we have had problems with dimming headlights intermittent, turn signals work when they want, brakes that grind and pulsate, vibration from right front side. we have had rotors replaced, tie rods, brake pads, still nothing works the dealer tells me there are no recalls on these items. we also had a problem with the secondary air pump we replaced it not a few weeks later it went out again. we have had no success with this cars problems. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2004 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile intrigue. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle continuously stalls and hesitates. in addition, the instrument panel indicators would illuminate at random. the vehicle failed inspection and the crankshaft sensor was replaced, which helped with the stalling and hesitation; however, the check engine indicator was still illuminated. days after the crankshaft sensor was replaced, the vehicle failed to start. however, all of the instrument panel indicators flashed on and off. after numerous attempts to start the vehicle, he had it jumpstarted. the vehicle was then able to start. while driving home, all of the lighting flashed and the vehicle suddenly shut off. the vehicle lost all electrical power and power steering ability. the contact managed to park the vehicle in a parking lot and had it towed the following day to a repair shop. the vehicle is currently still in the shop. the vehicle has been recalled in canada and he believes that it should also be recalled in the united states. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 106,000. | |||
| 11/17/2003 | 32000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile intrigue. the contact stated that the alternator and battery had been replaced several times. when he activated the air conditioner, the vehicle would shut off. when the contact stopped at a sign or slowed down from 45 mph, the vehicle completely shut down. the power steering and brakes failed. the vehicle was able to be restarted within a short amount of time after the failure. prior to the failure, the engine light remained illuminated 90% of the time. he took the vehicle to the dealer numerous times and they replaced the spark plugs, battery, and alternator; however, the failure persisted. the current mileage was approximately 100,000 and failure mileage was approximately 32,000. | |||
| 07/15/2007 | 45000 | 1 | 10/10/2001 |
| Clunking noise in steering column; headlights dim on a whim; blinkers work when they feel like it; hazard lights fail intermittently; driver's electric window locks up in the closed position intermittently and last be not least transmission whines and clucks when shifting gears--intermittently of course. on going for last 3 years. *tr | |||
| 11/27/2006 | 1 | ||
| Turn signal failure on a daily basis. i drive on a highway 80 miles a day. the turn signals may blink rapidly, normally, or not work at all. this can all occur within a few miles. however, when i took them to a repair shop, they could not duplicate the problem. this has been going on for over a year. i have also had to replace the air pump that pumps air into the emissions system twice, and it is still having problems. the car runs fine, but the engine light is on all the time. i also have the problem with the dimming lights which is caused by the air pump switching on and off. *nm | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 70000 | 4 | 07/07/2005 |
| 1. loose dashboard causing passenger seat airbag to rattle and the cover to lift above the dashboard. this could lead to deployment at anytime of the airbag. 2. turning signal fails to blink on exterior lights when engaged, usually about twice a day. this could lead to me getting a ticket or into an accident in which case the airbag would still be an issue. 3. headlights and interior lights flicker and dim at night. 4. the transmission jumps at certain times, usually when the car is just started and instantly put into gear. there has been no action to fix the air bag, lights or transmission. the turning signal, however, i have checked the wiring for burns and other problems but have found none. *nm | |||
| 04/24/2003 | 9999 | ||
| Without warning headlights flicker a few times, resulting in headlights dimming while driving at night. dealer has replaced alternator, which temporarily fixed problem but problem has resurfaced with same regularity as before. *nlm | |||
| 11/14/2001 | 940 | 7 | 10/15/2001 |
| The interior/exterior lights flickered. they continued to go dim and then illuminated. the dealership serviced the vehicle 7 times but was unable to fix the problem. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 50 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Dealer replaced alternator twice, problem is less but still present. *ak | |||
| 10/20/2001 | |||
| Headlights are intermittently going off. dealer replaced alternator twice, buit problem still exists. please provide vin/mileage, and any additional information. *ak | |||
| 11/07/2001 | 100 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Headlights flickered off and on, would not stay on at night. had at least one flash (off then on within one second period) every time i drove in the dark. one time it flashed continuously. affected all electrical components. i notified dealer and also called oldsmobile. dealer replaced the alternator, said the problem was due to low voltage when an air pump near the alternator turned on.*ak | |||
| 07/23/2001 | 3 | 10/23/2000 | |
| Alternator was replaced three times, due to the blower motor slowing down at night while driving.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 25000 | ||
| Shortly after 36,000 miles, vehicle began stalling intermittently, pcs, abs, ses lights would come one & stay on. stalling became more and frequent until it began occurring everytime within 120 seconds of cold start (over course of 2,000 -4,000 more miles. nearly got broadsided by cement truck when vehicle stalled unexpectedly (after already doing its traditional first stall after cold start). dealer diagnosed and replaced crank sensor. gm would only pay for part and i was left with diagnosis and labor bill. dealer would not provide me with defective part. claimed it belonged to gm. on electrical problem, battery would run down after car left sitting for 3-4 days in cold weather. would recharge battery and it would be ok. could not find cause, then finally at about 25,000 miles, battery went bad & would not recharge. dealer/gm replaced at no cost to me. however, problem continued. then one evening i noticed that the vanity lights on the sunvisor mirror were illuminated even when sunvisor was completely stowed. turns out the switch button is not depressing fully to disengage power switch to vanity lamp(s). dealer would not repair --out of warranty. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 08/17/2001 | 50 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Dashlights and headlights dim as alternator engagues. it is more frequent with increased electrical load. it is like a home which has not been wired properly and when a heavy user of electricy comes on line the lights dim. am concerned about lights going out or possible fire.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2001 | |||
| While driving headlights clickrd off and on. *ak | |||
| 10/20/2001 | |||
| Headlights are intermittently going off. dealer replaced alternator twice, buit problem still exists. please provide vin/mileage, and any additional information. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2001 oldsmobile intrigue that stopped in the middle of the road**cc the problem was determined to be a faulty starter switch assembly. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 01/20/2007 | 10 | 05/05/2001 | |
| 1) headlights flicker on and off and create a road hazard especially when driving in snow and rain. oncoming traffic often flash bright lights at you because they feel you are flashing at them. 2) steering has clunking in it and has been to the dealership several times for repair. the dealership often tells me they can't find anything wrong or can't duplicate the problem though everyone who drives my car or rides in it can feel the shaking in the front end and see the steering wheel vibrating. it still has this problem and now that the warranty is off i am expected to pay for the parts and labor to fix an ongoing problem. i don't feel i should have to pay for this repair. it has become a matter of safety to me. 3) transmission often hesitates when stepping on the gas peddle. i had the car checked and cleaned and still the problem exists. when taken to the dealership all i get is we can't duplicate the problem so therefore it must not exist. i know when it is going to start having problems as it gets a high pitched whine like when the steering pump is going out. 4) i am having problems getting car to start or stay running. it acts like it is not getting gas. previous experience has taught me that since the problem is intermittent, it is not likely to be duplicated at the dealership. this has started occurring with the transmission problem. *nm | |||
| 01/19/2005 | |||
| Headlight problems on intrigues are due to wiring that has become dried up and is cracking off thereby creating shorts inside the headlight/turn signal assembly. repair will require new headlight assembly wiring harness. | |||
| 11/28/2001 | 100 | 1 | 10/30/2001 |
| Ongoing intermittent flickering/loss of headlights and interior lights. loud vibrating sound of brakes at every startup. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 36000 | 2 | ||
| When turning on the exterior lights interior switches on the dashboard console overheated. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer there was no solution for this problem. *ak | |||