2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
91
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
The 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE has received a total of 91 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, STEERING. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (23 complaints), Steering (7 complaints), and Engine (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, potentially affecting up to 5,882,552 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...
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
91 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact turned the key to the on position; however, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The contact stated that the vehicle started after several attempts; however, occasionally the vehicle took one or two days to start. The contact stated that several independent mobile mechanics had stopped by the residence to inspect the vehicle and it was confirmed that the body control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact turned the key to the on position; however, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The contact stated that the vehicle started after several attempts; however, occasionally the vehicle took one or two days to start. The contact stated that several independent mobile mechanics had stopped by the residence to inspect the vehicle and it was confirmed that the body control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
PARKED CAR AT WORK, SAT FOR 7 HOURS, WOULD NOT START AT END OF SHIFT. ACTED LIKE DEAD BATTERY BUT WITH NO CLICK. JUMP STARTED, WHILE DRIVING NOTICED THE FOLLOWING NOT WORKING: SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, TRIP MILEAGE, FUEL GAGE, DASH LIGHTS, TACHOMETER, OTHER WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP. PARKED AT HOME, SHUT ENGINE DOWN, RESTARTED, ALL AREAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. LEFT OVER NIGHT, NEXT MORNING SAME PROBLEMS WITH EXCEPTION DASH LIGHTS CAME ON. ALL LIGHTS DIM WHEN IGNITION IS ENGAGED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND THE ODOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY THE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR TAIL LAMP FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CABLE DAHMER BUICK GMC OF INDEPENDENCE (3107 S NOLAND RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO) WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST SINCE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS ALREADY PERFORMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND THE ODOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY THE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR TAIL LAMP FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CABLE DAHMER BUICK GMC OF INDEPENDENCE (3107 S NOLAND RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO) WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST SINCE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS ALREADY PERFORMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Safety Rating for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
General Motors, LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT4943D — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these...
PIT4943C — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these...
01609 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0650 SET AFTER PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) REPLACEMENT. *TT
010232001B — STEERING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT
010603001A — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME OWNERS OF VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN 1F23F068 MAY COMMENT ON AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION WHERE THE HEADLAMPS OR INTERIOR LIGHTS MAY DIM INTERMITTENTLY. *TT
200202 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SOME OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO PARK IN THE NORMAL DEPRESSED PARK POSITION AND REMAIN IN THE VERTICAL POSITION WHEN TURNED OFF. *TT
111001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
111001 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE SUNSHADE LIGHT REMAINING ON WHEN THE VANITY MIRROR IS CLOSED. *TT
111001 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE VIN 2F131004 MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WASHER SWITCH IS ACTIVATED THE WASHER WILL NOT SHUTOFF AND PUMP ALL OF THE WASHER FLUID OUT OF THE SYSTEM. *TT
010868001 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 2F102114 MAY EXHIBIT A CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH LIGHT THAT DOES NOT COME ON WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
- 1997 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE — 1 complaint
- 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE — 665 complaints
- 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE — 371 complaints
- 2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE — 296 complaints
- 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE — 173 complaints
- 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE (current)
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