IllustrationHEADLIGHT PROBLEMS ON INTRIGUES ARE DUE TO WIRING THAT HAS BECOME DRIED UP AND IS CRACKING OFF THEREBY CREATING SHORTS INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY. REPAIR WILL REQUIRE NEW HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WIRING HARNESS.
2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 108.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Intrigue years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
40–25K
2025–50K
2050–75K
775–100K
8100–150K
3150K+
62 reports with mileage · 46 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.
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 41 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
6 crash reports1 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
108 reportsTHE BUTTON ON THE SHIFTER USED TO TAKE THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK BROKE OFF AND FELL ON THE FLOOR. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO PUT IT BACK TO OPERATE THE CAR. IT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY EXCESSIVE USE. THE CAR ONLY HAS A LITTLE OVER 56,000 ON IT.
2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE EXHIBITS CLUNKING AND POPING SOUNDS WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. SEEMS TO COME FROM THE STEERING/SUPENSION SYSTEM. THE CAR HAS ABOUT 50,000 MI. ON ODOMETER.
I HAVE ALMOST HAD MY CAR A WHOLE 2 WEEKS . I HAVE NOTICED THE LIGHTS, DASH AND HEAD LIGHTS, FLICKERING. I CALLED DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM, AND ALL I GOT WAS A GUY THAT TOLD ME IT WAS IN THE INTRIGUES NATURE TO DO THAT . THE FLICKERING IS HAPPENING WHEN THE AIR PUMP IS CYCLING ON AND OFF HE SAID, AGAIN, ITS JUST IN …
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I HAVE ALMOST HAD MY CAR A WHOLE 2 WEEKS . I HAVE NOTICED THE LIGHTS, DASH AND HEAD LIGHTS, FLICKERING. I CALLED DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM, AND ALL I GOT WAS A GUY THAT TOLD ME IT WAS IN THE INTRIGUES NATURE TO DO THAT . THE FLICKERING IS HAPPENING WHEN THE AIR PUMP IS CYCLING ON AND OFF HE SAID, AGAIN, ITS JUST IN THE INTRIGUES NATURE. IN ITS NATURE OR NOT ITS NOT SAFE ! I HAVE A 4 YEAR OLD AND I CAN'T AVOID DRIVING AT NIGHT JUST BECAUSE A CAR HAS A DEFECT ! AND TO TOP IT OFF NO ONE WANTS TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT !! *AK
THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THIS PROBLEMS CAUSED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO DEACTIVATE BY ITSELF WHILE ENGAGED, AND TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER OR THE HEATER WHEN OPERATING. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS, AND PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
ENGINE CODE 410 AND APROX 3 NOT READY CODES, CAUSING AUTO TO FAIL INSPECTION. NO REPAIRS. ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. *JB
HESTITANT TO SHIFT FROM LOW GEAR. KNOW DESIGN PROBLEM WITH MATERIAL (ALUMINUM) OF THE VALVE BODY WEARING OUT AND THEY USE SW TO CORRECT FOR WEAR AND TEAR THEN COME STO THE POINT WERE THE SW CANNOT COMPENSTATE FOR THE POIL BYPASSING THE VALVE ANY MORE RESULTING IN MULTIPLE INTERNAL FAILURES OF CLECUTHES AND CARRIAGE ASSEMBY WITH …
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HESTITANT TO SHIFT FROM LOW GEAR. KNOW DESIGN PROBLEM WITH MATERIAL (ALUMINUM) OF THE VALVE BODY WEARING OUT AND THEY USE SW TO CORRECT FOR WEAR AND TEAR THEN COME STO THE POINT WERE THE SW CANNOT COMPENSTATE FOR THE POIL BYPASSING THE VALVE ANY MORE RESULTING IN MULTIPLE INTERNAL FAILURES OF CLECUTHES AND CARRIAGE ASSEMBY WITH CRACKED AND BROKEN PARTS. THE MANUFACTURE ONLY WANTED TO REPALCE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A REBUIT UNIT WITHTHE SAME COMPONENTS AS THE ORIGINAL SETTING UP ANOTHER FAILURE. LUCKY THE PROBLEM DID NOT CASUE AN ACCIDENT AS IF THE PARTS LET LOSE ANY MORE IT WOULD HAVE JAMMED UP WHILE DRIVING. I AM HAVING A INDEPENDAT REBUILDNGOF THE UNIT WITH UPGRADED PARTS.*AK
VIN: [XXX] BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL/HUB BEARING ASSEMBLIES, VERY EXPENSIVE PARTS, FAILED AT 64K MILES AND 69K MILES RESPECTIVELY. PARTS REPLACED W/PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT BY GM... NOTHING I COULD HAVE DONE AS A CONSUMER TO PREVENT THE FAILURE, SO GM SHOULD HAVE REIMBURSED ME FULLY FOR THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING FLAW.…
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VIN: [XXX] BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL/HUB BEARING ASSEMBLIES, VERY EXPENSIVE PARTS, FAILED AT 64K MILES AND 69K MILES RESPECTIVELY. PARTS REPLACED W/PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT BY GM... NOTHING I COULD HAVE DONE AS A CONSUMER TO PREVENT THE FAILURE, SO GM SHOULD HAVE REIMBURSED ME FULLY FOR THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING FLAW.*AK UPDATED 07/24/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
VIN [XXX]: TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK ALL THE TIME; INTERMITTENT FAILURE. THE WILL FAIL TO WORK, THEN START WORKING AGAIN A SHORT TIME LATER, BE GOOD FOR A WEEK OR TWO, THEN FAIL AGAIN W/OUT WARNING. DANGEROUS AS YOU CAN IMAGINE.*AK UPDATED 07/24/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA…
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VIN [XXX]: TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK ALL THE TIME; INTERMITTENT FAILURE. THE WILL FAIL TO WORK, THEN START WORKING AGAIN A SHORT TIME LATER, BE GOOD FOR A WEEK OR TWO, THEN FAIL AGAIN W/OUT WARNING. DANGEROUS AS YOU CAN IMAGINE.*AK UPDATED 07/24/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
BLINKER/HAZARD LIGHTS NOT WORKING. THE HAZARD SWITCH BUZZES WHEN THE TURN INDICATOR LEVER IS ACTIVATED. TURN SIGNALS WORK APPROXIMATELY 30% OF THE TIME. *NM
Official recalls
314V400000 · 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.
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.