IllustrationHEADLIGHTS AND ALL ELECTRICAL WILL DIM AND FAN FOR HEATER WILL SLOW AND THE POWER OF THE ENGINE WILL LULL FOR A FEW SECONDS DOES NOT MATTER WHAT SPEED I AM GOING NOTICEABLE MOSTLY AT NIGHT WITH USE OF HEAD LIGHTS
2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 108.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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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
Electrical System complaints
71 reportsTHE CAR WILL NOT CRANK THE STARTER AT TIMES (ABOUT 3 TIMES A WEEK). SOMETIMES IT TAKES TWO TRIES, SOMETIMES IT TAKES 35 TRIES, IT WILL NOT CRANK OVER. ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL ITEMS WORK FINE, BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK OVER. WHEN IT EVENTUALY DOES THE CAR STARTS FINE AND RUNS FINE.*AK
THE HEADLIGHTS PULSATE AT NIGHT. ALSO, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS BECOME DIM, THEN BECOME BRIGHT. THE DEALER FINDS NO DEFECTS.*AK
I LOVE MY INTRIGUE EXCEPT FOR THE BUGS THAT SEEM TO KEEP POPPING UP. MY CAR STARTING CUTTING OFF JUST GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND IT WOULD START BACK UP BY ITSELF. I TOOK IT TO A OLDS DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, SO THEY REPLACED THE COMPUTER AND THEN IT SHOWED THE PROBLEM. THE COMPUTER SHOW…
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I LOVE MY INTRIGUE EXCEPT FOR THE BUGS THAT SEEM TO KEEP POPPING UP. MY CAR STARTING CUTTING OFF JUST GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND IT WOULD START BACK UP BY ITSELF. I TOOK IT TO A OLDS DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, SO THEY REPLACED THE COMPUTER AND THEN IT SHOWED THE PROBLEM. THE COMPUTER SHOWED THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS BAD. THEY REPLACED IT AND EVERYTHING IS NOW GOOD. IT EVEN STOPPED THE DIMMING OF THE LIGHTS AT NIGHT, WHICH SEEMED TO BE PROBLEMS ON ALL INTRIGUES I HAVE READ ABOUT.*AK
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ANY SPEED THE COMPUTER SHUTS DOWN AND THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY, WHEN HITTING A BUMP ON THE ROAD. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM *NM
THE ALTERNATOR RIPPED OUT OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE STALLING ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE, AND DIDN'T KNOW WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED IT. *AK
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS DIMMED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE FAN BLOWER MOTOR ALSO WENT UP AND DOWN WHILE THE HEADLIGHT WERE DIMMING. *NM
2000 OLDS INTRIGUE - CAR PURCHASED NEW. 3 OF THE 4 POWER WINDOW MOTORS REPLACED AT $600 PER WINDOW WITHIN THE LAST 9-12 MONTHS. CAR PRESENTLY HAS 57K MILES. TRANSMISSION REPAIRED TWICE BEFORE 6K MILES. STEERING NOISE PRESENT SINCE ALMOST NEW BUT SEEMS FUNCTIONAL (DEALER STATED THIS IS "NORMAL"). ALTERNATOR AND THERMOSTAT/ASS…
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2000 OLDS INTRIGUE - CAR PURCHASED NEW. 3 OF THE 4 POWER WINDOW MOTORS REPLACED AT $600 PER WINDOW WITHIN THE LAST 9-12 MONTHS. CAR PRESENTLY HAS 57K MILES. TRANSMISSION REPAIRED TWICE BEFORE 6K MILES. STEERING NOISE PRESENT SINCE ALMOST NEW BUT SEEMS FUNCTIONAL (DEALER STATED THIS IS "NORMAL"). ALTERNATOR AND THERMOSTAT/ASSEMBLY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK
2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. IGNITION SWITCH LOOSES CONTACT INTERMITTENLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL.
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEAD LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY WENT FROM BRIGHT TO DIM. WHEN USING THE HEATER FAN IT WOULD GO FROM HIGH TO LOW OR FROM LOW TO HIGH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB CONSUMER SAID THAT THIS CONDITION HAD OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES DURING COLD WEATHER. ALTERNATOR WAS REDESIGNED BUT DIDN'T CORRECT THE …
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WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEAD LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY WENT FROM BRIGHT TO DIM. WHEN USING THE HEATER FAN IT WOULD GO FROM HIGH TO LOW OR FROM LOW TO HIGH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB CONSUMER SAID THAT THIS CONDITION HAD OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES DURING COLD WEATHER. ALTERNATOR WAS REDESIGNED BUT DIDN'T CORRECT THE CONDITION BEING EXPERIENCED BY CONSUMER. *LA
Official recalls
414V400000 · 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.
01V109000 · Seat Belts
Apr 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 & 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.
00V228003 · Seat Belts
Aug 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 & 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.
00V114000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
Apr 17, 2000
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
1PE02005 · Headlamps Dim/flicker
Opened Jan 18, 2002 · Closed Apr 15, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
No summary supplied.