NHTSA — Engine Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,361 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue engine problems

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1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner Comments

problem #16

Aug 102015

Intrigue

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

We taken to have the car fixed the engine light want stay out it keep coming back on what is wrong with my car.when running and when idling for E check.it want pass inspection

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #15

Oct 152016

Intrigue 6-cyl

  • 79,300 miles
Car will not start, not turn over or anything. Security light will come on while driving. Never know when the car will start. Have been towed to mechanic 3 times in 72 hrs. He has checked all connections and all are good. He can find nothing wrong. Will start a few times then nothing. Mechanic has put on his code reader and nothing comes up. Car will just turn off whenever. Have read many forums and tons of people are having this same problem

- Muskegon, MI, USA

problem #14

Aug 152016

Intrigue

  • 170,012 miles
My 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue is suffering from the same pre-existing issues as other Oldsmobile Intrigue's. such as the engine and engine cooling, the exterior lighting and electrical system. I have looked on www.safercar.gov and called 18004249393 and my Oldsmobile consultant 1800442653. As the only thing said is that my vehicle was not effected. I do think my vehicle was affected and here are the reasons. TL* the contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise that progressed, which sounded like a knocking associated with the engine assembly rods. While driving an 20 mph rate of speed, the vehicle failed to move. A local mechanic diagnosed that a rod fractured and water and oil leaked into the engine, which caused a major issue. The vehicle was was able to be driven and was parked at the home and now can only driven for a short time due to over heating (engine and engine cooling), 00V044000 (seat belts), and 14V400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified, and mileage any where from 10 to 70 mph.

- Covington, VA, USA

problem #13

Feb 162000

Intrigue

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise that progressed, which sounded like a knocking associated with the engine assembly rods. While driving an unknown rate of speed, the vehicle failed to move. A local mechanic diagnosed that a rod fractured and water and oil leaked into the engine, which caused a catastrophic engine failure without warning. The vehicle was was unable to be driven and was parked at the mechanic's repair shop. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 09V116000 (engine and engine cooling), 00V044000 (seat belts), and 14V400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.

- Sevierville, TN, USA

problem #12

Aug 202016

Intrigue

  • 247,967 miles
Speedometer, tempature gage on the opposite side. Car still over heats after extensive repairs. Cooling fans stays on while off. Potential fire because of oil compartment fire. Visible leak.

- Posen, IL, USA

problem #11

Mar 282016

Intrigue

  • 210,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that immediately after servicing the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact noticed oil leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 210,000.

- Rochester, MN, USA

problem #10

Mar 172016

Intrigue

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Vidalia, GA, USA

problem #9

Jul 172015

Intrigue

  • miles
The contact owned a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire near the engine. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the remedy was not yet available. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

- Maple Heights, OH, USA

problem #8

Jun 152014

Intrigue

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owned a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, smoke started coming from under the hood of the vehicle. After the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that the front of the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire and a fire report was filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #7

Dec 172015

Intrigue

  • miles
The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Inkster, MI, USA

problem #6

Sep 222015

Intrigue 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 160,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Upon entering and starting the vehicle, the vehicle stalled. After a few attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The engine and the security warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,500....updated 02/08/16 updated 4/3/18

- Thomaston, GA, USA

problem #5

Jan 012010

Intrigue 6-cyl

  • miles
This car is an electrical nightmare. The Intrigue seems to have so many of the same Alero problems, but no resolution from GM regarding them. Vehicle continually will: Not start, start and then die, have the instrument cluster go haywire (all gauges drop to the bottom, then jump back up, lights coming on then going off - ABS, check engine, service engine, etc) additionally - security (passlock) light will come on sometimes when the instrument cluster goes nuts, and then will stay on. This often leads to a no-start condition. If battery is disconnected for a few minutes, this will usually resolve the issue. Sometimes, when there's a no-start (no cranking) - turning the car to acc, and then moving the shifter through a couple gears, will resolve the issue. When there's a no-start (with cranking) - this can eventually be resolved by disconnecting the battery for a long time. The gauges going crazy while driving: Often, when not actively pressing the accelerator, the gauges will drop to the bottom (empty gas tank light comes on, RPM, gas, and heat needles drop to zero; speed usually remains functional). When pressing the accelerator, they all pop back up to functional (only to drop again when there's no acceleration). The key - can be taken out of the ignition switch while the car is running, with no resistance. I have replaced: Battery multiple times, battery cables once, the ignition switch & cylinder have been replaced at least once or twice by a mechanic trying to resolve the issue; wiring harnesses within the engine compartment and below the steering wheel have been replaced.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #4

May 122014

Intrigue

  • 85,000 miles
The ignition switch -- which was replaced in 2012 with a new GM dealer part -- turns by itself to the acc setting while driving (engine cuts out and power steering loses power). I suspect that this is related to the GM ignition switch recall problem, but since this model is not on the recall list, I am encountering a challenge to get it repaired. Please phone only -- not an E-mail user.

- Mission Hills, KS, USA

problem #3

Mar 012001

Intrigue 6-cyl

  • 36,000 miles
The fan for the heat and air conditioning keeps failing to work, the front turn signal either burns out in 4 days or won't work at all even with professionally installed all new bulbs.the engine keeps running even when I remove the key from the ignition.

- Norton Shores, MI, USA

problem #2

Aug 142006

Intrigue 6-cyl

  • miles
My vehicle started to smoke as I was driving home. I had to pull over on side of the road. A friend trailed me about a quarter of a mile and we noticed smoke and flames coming from under the hood. My car went up in flames.

- Henderson, TN, USA

problem #1

Jan 152003

Intrigue 6-cyl

  • 37,000 miles
Engine and everything electrical stops instantly. Everything shuts off. During restart the vehicle cranks longer (5-6 seconds) before starting and misses for 3-4 seconds. Then runs strong as if nothing happened. Some times turn signals will stop working after a restart and other times the turn signals will stop working whether the vehicle stalled or not. At higher speeds (45mph +) the vehicle will frequently shut off but instantly come back on.

- Buckley, MI, USA

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