I bought my olds Intrigue new in June 1998. In Jan., 1999 I complained about steering noise and the dealer (stohlman, alexandria va) says it tightened a plastic part. It continued, and, finally, in June 1999 they replaced the intermediate steering shaft assembly. That didn't cure the problem, and when I again brought it in March 15, 2000, they claimed they couldn't reproduce the problem. I have lived with it ever since, and the car has only 40,000 miles. I've always been concerned it's dangerous. I've recently discovered the forum discussions on the edmunds web site, and I find that this is a very common problem that GM denied for years but now apparently admits. It may be a faulty rack in the rack and pinion steering. There is no more olds. Can you help" is this a recall item"

- Alexandria, VA, USA

This car has had many small problems. Many electrical problems in the air conditioning. The transmission had to be rebuilt at 78000. The biggest problem is in the steering. The intermediate shaft wears out after about 20,000 miles. I am about to have the intermediate shaft replaced for the third time. The first was taken care of by the warranty. The second came out of my pocket and now I am about to have it replaced again.

- Lexington, KY, USA

While driving it would be hard for the consumer to turn the steering wheel to the left. Recall03V52700 was issued. Mechanic would not repair free of charge because the VIN was not included.

- Waterford, NY, USA

1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, steering failure which caused car to veer off the roadway into a light pole causing vehicle to spin. The car is totaled.

- Modesto, CA, USA

Loss of power steering at low speeds. First trip to dealer was told this is normal. After near crash returned to dealer and they repaired steering. After about one year the problem returned and is again a safety hazard. Particularly bad on slow speed left turns and most especially when vehicle is cold.

- Plano, TX, USA

A clunky noise originating in the front end of my 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue required a $150 steering column lubrication to repair. This problem is detailed in two tsb's on nhsta's web site: #051101 and 010232001B. I consider this charge outrageous based on the fact that in the nearly 50 years I've owned cars, I've never heard of a steering column requiring lubrication. I believe this is a defect in either a design or a manufacturing process that GM is making its customers pay for over and over rather than correcting.

- Needham, MA, USA

When making left turns steering wheel has a lot of play in it. This could result in loss of control.

- Turner, ME, USA

When turning the steering wheel there was a funny feeling like a tapping in the steering shaft. The dealer explained that this could result in sudden steering failure while driving. There is currently an investigation ea-019 on this issue.

- Jackson, TN, USA

1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue steering binds when turning.

- Honeoye Falls, NY, USA

Turning the steering wheel towards the left and steering wheel would lock up, causing the consumer to lose control of vehicle.

- Bronx, NY, USA

While driving the vehicle lost it's steering power.

- House Springs, MO, USA

Consumer states that while driving the steering wheel locked up. Unable to turn wheel, almost caused an accident. Contacted dealer.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

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

Consumer states there are steering problems that the dealer can not duplicate or correct, consumer is worried that he may lose complete control of steering if the problem is not resolved soon.

- Lima, OH, USA

The steering gear was loose and failed twice.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

Steering wheel spun out of control.

- Dawson, IL, USA

Intermediate steering shaft failed, replaced and is failing again causing noise and vibration.

- Pleasant Hill, MO, USA

When making a turn, you can feel a quiver in the steering wheel and brake pedal and hear grinding. When releasing brake, it makes noise. Steering seems tight, had car in for repairs numerous times to no avail.

- Shippensburg, PA, USA

The steering assembly has been replaced three times already. It is faulty again at 17444 miles. The car feels unsafe. There is a clunking feeling felt at the steering wheel.

- The Woodlands, TX, USA

When you turn the wheel there is a noise in the front left side of the car.

- Crewe, VA, USA