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1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Intrigue years

Owner complaints for the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue are substantially higher than the model-year median of 108.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

106 reports with mileage · 150 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 61 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 51 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

11 crash reports14 fire reports11 injury reports

Visibility complaints

22 reports
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24,254 miles · Apr 12, 2003
Visibility

WE HAVE HAD SIX WINDOWS FAIL ON OUR 1999 OLDS INTRIGUE. GM REPLACED THREE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR OR PAY FOR REPAIRS TO THE WINDOWS THAT HAVE FAILED SINCE THE CAR ACCUMULATED OVER THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY. WE PAID FOR ONE REPAIR OURSELVES BUT REFUSE TO PAY FOR THE TWO REMAINING NON-FUNCTIONING WINDOWS. WE PURCHASE…

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WE HAVE HAD SIX WINDOWS FAIL ON OUR 1999 OLDS INTRIGUE. GM REPLACED THREE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR OR PAY FOR REPAIRS TO THE WINDOWS THAT HAVE FAILED SINCE THE CAR ACCUMULATED OVER THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY. WE PAID FOR ONE REPAIR OURSELVES BUT REFUSE TO PAY FOR THE TWO REMAINING NON-FUNCTIONING WINDOWS. WE PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN DEC OF 1999. THE ONLY RESPONSE THAT WE'VE GOTTEN FROM GM IS THAT WE SHOULD TAKE IT TO A GM DEALERSHIP AND HAVE IT "DIAGNOSED" AT OUR EXPENSE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT TWO OF THE CURRENTLY FAILED WINDOWS ARE ONES THAT THEY'VE ALREADY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE INCIDENT DATE GIVEN IS FOR THE FIRST FAILURE, THEY'VE BEEN FAILING REGULARLY EVER SINCE. WE BELIEVE THIS TO BE NOT ONLY A FUNCTIONAL PROBLEM BUT A SAFETY CONCERN AS WHEN THE WINDOWS FAIL THEY STAY IN EITHER THE UP OR DOWN POSITION, WE'VE NOW EXPERIENCED MULTIPLES OF EACH. IN THE DOWN THE POSITION THE CAR IS NOT SECURE AND IN THE UP POSITION A POSSIBLE AVENUE OF ESCAPE FROM THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT IS ELIMINATED. *NLM

NHTSA ODI #10014292

Mileage unknown · Jan 16, 2003
Visibility

THE FOUR SIDE WINDOWS GOT STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND WILL NOT CLOSE. TWO WINDOWS HAS BEEN REPAIRED ONCE, AND THE OTHER TWO HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. MOST OF THE TIME THE DRIVER WINDOW IS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. SCC PH

NHTSA ODI #10001967

Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2003
VisibilityCrash

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY CONDITIONS, VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WIPERS FROZE MAKING VISIBILITY IMPOSSIBLE, IN RESULT VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

NHTSA ODI #10002003

Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainVisibility

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PERIODIC STALLING WHILE DECELERATING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER STATED THE COMPUTER INDICATED A CODE FOR LOW SPEED STALL AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RESURFACED, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITIONING S…

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CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PERIODIC STALLING WHILE DECELERATING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER STATED THE COMPUTER INDICATED A CODE FOR LOW SPEED STALL AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RESURFACED, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR WAS BAD.*JB

NHTSA ODI #566822

Mileage unknown · May 16, 2001
Electrical SystemInterior LightingVisibility

HEAD LIGHTS/INSTRUMENT LIGHTS/TAILS LIGHTS AND HEATER FAN WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FLICKER UP AND DOWN. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK *JB

NHTSA ODI #888430

Mileage unknown · Mar 19, 2001
Exterior LightingVisibility

HEADLIGHTS FLICKER TO DIM; THEN, THEY GO TO BRIGHT AND BACK TO DIM. ALSO, ALL WINDOW MOTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #883347

Mileage unknown · Feb 18, 2001
Seat BeltsStructureSuspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT END HAS A VERY LOUD RATTLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON BUMPY ROADS. *SLC

NHTSA ODI #785287

Mileage unknown · Jan 10, 2001
VisibilityInjury

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW SHATTERED AND BROKE INTO PIECES WHITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED FOR CUT ON DAUGHTER'S SKIN. *AK THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE WINDOW WAS NOT DEFECTIVE BUT THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. *YH

NHTSA ODI #877933

Mileage unknown · Jan 8, 2001
Visibility

CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE THE DEFOGGER WAS USED, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED, THE CONSUMER FEELS THE CRACK WAS THE RESULT OF STRESS CAUSED BY TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE AIR, DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR WINDSHIELD UNDER WARRANTY. *SLC

NHTSA ODI #558833

Mileage unknown · Oct 20, 2000
Power TrainSteeringVisibility

STEERING RACK CHANGED BY THE DEALER-STIFFNESS AND CLICKING WERE THE SYMPTOMS, TRANSMITION SELONOID CHANGE BY THE DEALER $600- BANGING INTO GEAR WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES WERE HOT; WATER LEAK ON PASSENGER FLOOR- DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR TWICE PROBLEM ONGOING; WINDSHIELD TENDS TO FOG VERY RAPIDLY I HAVE NOTICED THIS PROBLEM WITH MAN…

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STEERING RACK CHANGED BY THE DEALER-STIFFNESS AND CLICKING WERE THE SYMPTOMS, TRANSMITION SELONOID CHANGE BY THE DEALER $600- BANGING INTO GEAR WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES WERE HOT; WATER LEAK ON PASSENGER FLOOR- DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR TWICE PROBLEM ONGOING; WINDSHIELD TENDS TO FOG VERY RAPIDLY I HAVE NOTICED THIS PROBLEM WITH MANY INTRIGUE'S THAT I SEE ON THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI #734827

Official recalls

6

15V701000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

Oct 26, 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

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Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

14V400000 · Electrical System:ignition

Jul 3, 2014

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.

Consequence & remedy

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 number for this recall is 14350.

09V116000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Apr 8, 2009

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE’S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE’S PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

00V044000 · Seat Belts

Feb 16, 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS THAT COULD TWIST, ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BE JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR. WHEN THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING BECOMES JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR, THE SEAT BELT BECOMES UNUSABLE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM, AND A RISK OF INJURY TO AN UNBELTED PERSON IN A CRASH WOULD BE INCREASED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE ANY TWISTS FROM THE REAR SHOULDER BELT(S) AND INSTALL CLIPS TO THE BELT WEB GUIDE TO PREVENT TWISTING.

98V241000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Oct 5, 1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT A HEATER HOSE CLIP WHICH COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO SAG AND CONTACT THE OXYGEN SENSOR RESULTING IN A COOLANT LEAK.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF A COOLANT LEAK WERE TO OCCUR, AND LEAKING COOLANT CONTACTED THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD RESULT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEATER HOSE CLIP.

98V102000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights

May 15, 1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OWNER MANUALS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIREMENT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING DEVICE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY AIM THE HEADLIGHTS.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OWNER MANUAL'S INSERT WHICH CONTAINS THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

3

EA02030 · Engine Compartment Fires

Opened Oct 22, 2002 · Closed Mar 9, 2004

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery

EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.

Fuel System, Gasoline

EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.

PE02005 · Headlamps Dim/flicker

Opened Jan 18, 2002 · Closed Apr 15, 2002

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting

No summary supplied.

EA99019 · Rear Shoulder Belt Malfunction

Opened Jul 7, 1999 · Closed Feb 22, 2000

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:rear/other

THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONCERNS TWO MAJOR SYMPTOMS:FAILURE TO RETRACT WEBBING AND INABILITY TO EXTEND THE WEBBINNG FOR USE. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THESE SYMPTOMS IS THE DESIGN OF THE TRIM BEZEL THROUGH WHICH THE SEBBING PASSES. BUILT INTO THE REAR PACKAGE SHELF, THE BEZEL INCLUDES A VERTICAL SLOT TO FACILITATE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.THE SLOT IS POSITIONED SUCH THAT THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING TENDS TO SLIP INTO IT.WEBBING INGESTION BY THE VERTICAL SLOT MAY RETARD WEBBING RETRACTION, OR ALLOW WEBBING TWISTS TO ACCUMULATE ON THE RETRACTOR SPOOL.IN EITHER CASE, THE RETRACTOR MAY FAIL TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE TENSION ON THE SEAT OCCUPANT.FAILURE OF THE SHOULDER BELT TO COMPLETELY RETRACT MAY ALSO RESULT IN AN INABILITY TO EXTEND IT FOR USE IF THE CHILD RESTRAINT CINCH FEATURE HAS BEEN INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE (BY EXTENDING THE WEBBING TO ITS MAXIMUM LENGTH).GM WILL REMEDY THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BY STRAIGHTENING AN TWISTED REAR SHOULDER BELT WEBBING AND THEM INSTALLING A PLASTIC COVER THAT WILL PREVENT FURTHER WEBBING INGESTION BY THE WEBBING GUIDE VERTICAL SLOT.THIS ENGINEERIGN ANANLYSIS IS CLOSED.