2001 Oldsmobile INTRIGUE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
108 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
62,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 62 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 108 complaints (20.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 16 | 14.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 14 | 13.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 14 | 13.0% |
| Engine operation | 11 | 10.2% |
| Braking behavior | 9 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 19 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Interior Lighting | 5 |
Electrical System: 22; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 19; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 11; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal: 10; Exterior Lighting: 9; Steering: 6; Engine: 5; Interior Lighting: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 20 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 20 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 20; 50,000 to 74,999: 20; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 3
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 46 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2001: 4; 2002: 19; 2003: 15; 2004: 14; 2005: 7; 2006: 9; 2007: 6; 2008: 6; 2009: 3; 2010: 2; 2013: 2; 2014: 10; 2015: 6; 2016: 2; 2017: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 14 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 14 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000062 · 2002-12-15 (December 15, 2002)
HEADLIGHTS FLICKER RANDOMLY AT NIGHT. TYPICALL NUMBER OF FLICKERS PER MINUTE IS 3. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE AND FIX PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000062 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007104 · 2003-02-12 (February 12, 2003)
THE OUTER TIE ROD ENDS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB *TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10007104 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010212 · 2003-03-10 (March 10, 2003)
BRAKES PULSATE WHEN STOPPING - WAS TOLD ROTORS WERE WARPED.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010212 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011881 · 2003-03-17 (March 17, 2003)
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERED. THEY CONTINUED TO GO DIM AND THEN ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE 7 TIMES BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 940 miles reported. Look up ODI 10011881 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016231 · 2003-04-20 (April 20, 2003)
TRANSMISSION WAS NOT RESPONDING WHEN I WOULD TRY TO ACCELERATE, AFTER A FEW SECONDS IT WOULD SLAM INTO GEAR. AFTER A FEW TIMES OF THIS THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP WHEN CHANGING GEARS. I FIRST REPLACED THE FILTER AND FLUID AND NOTICED LARGE CHUNKS OF STEEL IN THE FILTER TRAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT JUST NEED TO BE CLEANED. IT CONTINUED, SO I THEN TOOK IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND FOUND THE PINION GEAR HAD BROKE AND THEREFORE CAUSED MY GEARS TO BE STRIPED. COST TO ME WAS 2100.00 AND I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THEY HA…
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016231 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016471 · 2003-04-24 (April 24, 2003)
WITHOUT WARNING HEADLIGHTS FLICKER A FEW TIMES, RESULTING IN HEADLIGHTS DIMMING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR, WHICH TEMPORARILY FIXED PROBLEM BUT PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED WITH SAME REGULARITY AS BEFORE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10016471 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10026252 · 2003-06-30 (June 30, 2003)
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HILL AT 40-45 MPH BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO THREES AND A POLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10026252 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10029814 · 2003-08-15 (August 15, 2003)
THE CONSUMER STATED THE UPPER AND LOWER GASKETS SEALS ON THE COOLING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONSUMER HAD TO ADD MORE COOLANT THAN NORMAL. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10029814 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V228003 · Seat Belts
Reported: 2000-08-07 (August 7, 2000)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗01V109000 · Seat Belts
Reported: 2001-04-06 (April 6, 2001)
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 LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537 OR BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300.
NHTSA campaign record ↗14V400000 · Electrical System:Ignition
Reported: 2014-07-03 (July 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗