2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

173

Owner Complaints

9 Crashes 1 Fire

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

8

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE

The 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE has received a total of 173 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, STEERING. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (22 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlights (19 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (11 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, potentially affecting up to 6,154,864 vehicles.

Recall 14V400000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

| 5,877,718 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 09E005000 — STEERING

| 979 vehicles affected

Defect: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.

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Recall 08E063000 — STEERING

| 3,855 vehicles affected

Defect: DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE....

Consequence: IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.

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Recall 01V109000 — SEAT BELTS

| 116,007 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 00V228003 — SEAT BELTS

| 156,305 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE

173 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 22
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 19 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 11
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 10
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 9
Steering
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Engine
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11349342 | ENGINE | | 57,000 miles
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON CITY STREET
#11245069 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 223,958 miles
CAR WOULD NOT GO FROM DRIVE TO PARK THEN I SHURTOFF THE CAR AND CAME BACK NOW IT WILL NOT COME OUTTA PARK POSITION.!!!!!.... CAR WAS STARTED BOTH TIMES
#10949765 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
#10860429 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4T65-E HAD TO BE REBUILT WITH ONLY 70K MILES IN 14 YEARS OF VERY MODERATE DRIVING, WHICH AVERAGES OUT 5000 MILES PER YEAR. COST OF REBUILD WAS $1500.00.
#10860429 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4T65-E HAD TO BE REBUILT WITH ONLY 70K MILES IN 14 YEARS OF VERY MODERATE DRIVING, WHICH AVERAGES OUT 5000 MILES PER YEAR. COST OF REBUILD WAS $1500.00.

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Safety Rating for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE

General Motors, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

050232003 — STEERING

REVISED OUTER TIE ROD END NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION/TIE ROD END JAM NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION ADDED. *TT

040602007 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

LOW ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL INDICATOR ALWAYS ON. *TT

3097 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

HVAC SIDE TO SIDE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE. *SC

020235002 — STEERING:COLUMN

CONCERNS WITH TILT SETTERING COLUMN STICKING IN POSITION AND UNABLE TO RELEASE. *TT

150202 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SHIFT LEVER IS HARD TO PULL INTO MANUAL LOW GEAR. *TT

010866010 — SUSPENSION:REAR

INFORMATION REGARDING ITCHING TYPE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *YH

081200 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING VALVETRAIN NOISE FROM THE LEFT BANK OF THE ENGINE. *TT

161000 — STEERING

THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS STEERING ANGEL SENSOR CODE, C0710 ON VEHICLES WITH THE PRECISION CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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