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2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 200 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, most often about the electrical (36% of complaints, typically around 100,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Intrigue model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue problems
Electrical
71 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, alternator/generator/regulator, wiring, horn.
Passlock problem, the car will not start. I wait 15 minutes and it starts. This is a random event and has happened 5 times over the last 3 years.
Blinkers on a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue will quit working intermittently. Temperature and humidity seem to be a factor. Multiple taps on the hazard switch will restart the blinkers temporarily. This to be a known problem in the olds alero of the same period. See NHTSA action number :ea02037.
Lights
49 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights, turn signal, hazard flashing warning lights, fog lights.
3 problems. I think they are all electrically related. First, is one that has been noted on this site about the interior lights and headlamps dimming occasionally for long periods of time. Second is the right front blinker doesn't always blink when signaling, it just stays on. At least the interior turn signal blinks…
I own a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue and the turn signal lights work intermittently or not at all. The mechanic couldn't find anything wrong with the lights when the car was put on the computer. According to consumer reports, it looks like the same problem occured in the 2000-2001 Oldsmobile alero. The only way I can get…
Engine
29 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
2000 olds Intrigue will not crank intermittently. Once it cranks car starts and runs perfectly. Has been into dealer several times, but to no avail. Crank sensor was replaced 2/2006 at my expense. It made no difference in cranking problem. Also has flickering problem with headlights. Alternator has been replaced twice…
The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that while driving across the intersection and making a left hand turn, the vehicle stalled without warning causing another vehicle to crash into the left side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were…
Steering
28 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, linkages, gear box (other than rack and pinion), hydraulic power assist.
2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue with 54800 miles- steering gear has been replaced 2 times, intermediate steering shaft replaced 2 times, left side tie rod and strut replaced, power steering pump replaced.
The consumer is experiencing problems with the rack and pinion. The consumer had the vehicle checked by the dealer and also contacted the manufacturer. The consumer stated that making a left turn is extremely difficult. The manufacturer has recalled the 1998 and 1999 models for this defect but the 2000 models have not…
Visibility and wipers
13 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer, defroster/defogger/hvac system, power window devices and controls, sun/moon roof assembly.
Power steering gear assembly was replaced at 26,000 miles. Currently, at 35,000 miles, the lower steering shaft must be replaced. The consumer stated the vehicle continued to snap and pop when turning the wheel and over small bumps. The consumer took the vehicle several times, with no answer until recently, in which…
Headlights dim, flashers fail intermittently, windshield wipers point straight up when turned off. This is a car with an excellent engine and transmission. Unfortunately alot of the electrical components have started to fail. Will purchase service manuals (3 books) from ebay on work on the issues this summer.
Brakes
13 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
The brakes malfunctioned without warning. As a result, the consumer experienced extended stopping distance . Please provide additional information.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. While backing out of the driveway, several lights illuminated on the instrument panel, including the antilock brake and traction control lights. Currently, the lights remain illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and they stated that the hydraulic…
Wheels and tires
13 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: rim, tread/belt, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
While driving 30 MPH front driver side wheel came off. Consumer managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
4 chrome plated aluminum wheels on my Oldsmobile Intrigue have corroded and are leaking air through the hole supplied for the valve stem. They still leak after replacement of the valve stem because of a poor corroded surface. Mechanic indicated that wheels need to be replaced before there is a blow out of the valve…
Transmission
10 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, axle assembly.
Dt: the owner has a problem with the transmission and its jerking when shifting gears. Consumer wants the manufacturer to fix the car because the car only has 50,000 miles, and it is only 5 years old. The car has just started jerking in the past week. The car has not left the owner stranded anywhere yet. Owner had the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue recalls
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on september 9, 2014. Gm's number for this recall is 14350.
Full defect summary
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General motors llc (gm) notified the agency on july 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 chevrolet impala and monte carlo, 1997-2003 chevrolet malibu, 2004-2005 malibu classic, 1999-2004 oldsmobile alero, 1998-2002 oldsmobile intrigue, 1999-2005 pontiac grand am and 2004-2008 pontiac grand prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Seat belts
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with the standard.
Fix: Gm will mail a new bilingual air bag label with installation instructions. However, the customer may bring the label to their dealer for installation free of charge. Owner notification began may 4, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or buick at 1-800-521-7300.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with sunvisor located air bag labels, fail to conform to federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles have a message area less than 30 cm which does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Seat belts
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Brakes: foundation components
Risk: When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Headlamps dim/flicker
Questions about the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (71 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); lights (49 complaints, typically around 72,500 miles); engine (29 complaints, typically around 60,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 3, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Oldsmobile Intrigue?
- It is the most complained-about Intrigue model year since 2000, with 200 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.