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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
70–25K
1525–50K
3050–75K
875–100K
22100–150K
11150K+
93 reports with mileage · 107 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 71 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Exterior Lighting. Review the 48 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 28 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 reports2 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
200 reports
62,000 miles · Sep 8, 2003
Steering
WE HAVE A 2000 OLDS INTRIGUE. WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRENTY WE HAD THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REPLACE AND THE STEERING TIE ROD REPLACED. THE STEERING HAS ALWAYS SEEMED TO BE A PROBLEM. 2000+ MILES AFTER THE WARRENTY WENT OUT THE POWER STEERING RACK WENT OUT WHICH WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $1200. THERE WAS A POP NOISE …
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WE HAVE A 2000 OLDS INTRIGUE. WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRENTY WE HAD THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REPLACE AND THE STEERING TIE ROD REPLACED. THE STEERING HAS ALWAYS SEEMED TO BE A PROBLEM. 2000+ MILES AFTER THE WARRENTY WENT OUT THE POWER STEERING RACK WENT OUT WHICH WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $1200. THERE WAS A POP NOISE WHEN I WAS BACKING UP AND FROM THAT POINT THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING FOR LEFT TURNS BUT FOR ONLY RIGHT TURNS. WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A GOOD THING I HAD NOT DRIVEN BECAUSE THE ENTIRE STEERING WAS ABOUT TO GO OUT ON IT WHICH WOULD HAVE MOST LIKELY LEAD TO A WREAK. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT WAS OCCURING ON THE RECALLED 98 MODEL. THE DEALER SERVICE MANAGER REFUSES TO DISCUSS AND WILL NOT GIVE US THE NAME AND NUMBER OF HIS MANAGER. GM HAS SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO SINCE IT HAS ONLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10037440
Mileage unknown · Sep 6, 2003
Exterior Lighting
I HAVE A 2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE THAT HAS HEADLIGHTS THAT DIM AND FLICKER. IT IS MORE PREVALENT IN COLDER TEMPERATURES. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW AND HAVE NOTICED IT SINCE I PURCHASED IT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10037320
55,500 miles · Aug 22, 2003
Wheels
INTERIOR OF ALL FOUR OF THE WHEELS FLAKING OFF AND CUTTING THE VALVE STEM OF THE TIRE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10034421
113,360 miles · Aug 22, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE WITH THE 3.5L MOTOR OVERHEATED. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY DEALER AND AFTER A WEEK WAS ADVISED THE MOTOR HAD TO BE REMOVED AND THE HEADS PULLED. APPARENTLY DUE TO THE REACTION BETWEEN THE STEEL HEAD BOLTS AND THE ALUMINUM MOTOR, THE THREADS CORRODED AND GAVE WAY ALLOWING THE HEAD GASKETS TO LEAK.…
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MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE WITH THE 3.5L MOTOR OVERHEATED. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY DEALER AND AFTER A WEEK WAS ADVISED THE MOTOR HAD TO BE REMOVED AND THE HEADS PULLED. APPARENTLY DUE TO THE REACTION BETWEEN THE STEEL HEAD BOLTS AND THE ALUMINUM MOTOR, THE THREADS CORRODED AND GAVE WAY ALLOWING THE HEAD GASKETS TO LEAK. SINCE THE CAR HAD 113,000 MILES ON IT, IT WAS PAST WARRANTY THOUGH I FEEL GM SHOULD HAVE PUT SOME TYPE OF COATING ON THE BOLTS TO KEEP THIS CORROSION FROM OCCURING. COST IN THIS CASE APPROACHED $4,000. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10033328
Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 2003
Visibility
WHILE TRAVELING DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10033585
Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 2003
Exterior Lighting
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS DIM/FLICKER TO THE POINT THAT ONCOMING TURNING DRIVERS THINK I AM GIVING THEM THE HIGH BEAMS TO GO AHEAD AND TURN IN MY PATH. I NEARLY HAD ONE HIGH SPEED HEAD ON COLLISION DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THE DEFECT SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO STREET LAMPS AND AMBIENT LIGHTS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10029077
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 2003
Power Train
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE'S 2ND AND 3RD GEARS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10029993
Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
MY CAR IS LEAKING OIL TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO THE CAR. WITHIN 3000 MILES ALL OF THE OIL HAS COMPLETELY LEAKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. NO OIL IS EVIDENT IN ANY PARKING SPOT. THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR ALL OF THE TIME BUT HAS HAPPENED 4 SEPARATE TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR. THE DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10026118
20,000 miles · Jun 26, 2003
Exterior LightingFuel System, GasolineFuel System, Other
LIGHTS FLICKER, GAUGES FLICKER WHILE DRIVING, FUEL PUMP WILL NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE AND NOW CAR WILL NOT START. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10023803
51,000 miles · Jun 20, 2003
Electrical System
RIGHT DIRECTIONAL BULB FAILURE. REPLACED. FAILED AGAIN THE NEXT DAY. MECHANIC CHECKED AND IT BEGAN WORKING. NOW FAILED AGAIN. WE ALSO HAVE 1998 OLDS INTRIGUE WITH SAME EXACT PROBLEM. SAME SIDE, SAME SCENARIO... LOCATED IN DIFFERENT STATE CURRENTLY. *NLM
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.
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 & remedy
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 LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537 OR BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300.
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 & remedy
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.
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
1
PE02005 · Headlamps Dim/flicker
Opened Jan 18, 2002 · Closed Apr 15, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
No summary supplied.
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