general problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Vehicle can no longer turn to the left or right. I don't think recall 03052 was ever done on it. Can no longer drive this car because it's unsafe for me as well as the public.

Knee jostled key while driving which turned ignition into off and caused all electrical systems to turn off. Was able to slowly stop car and maneuver safely. Restarted car once stopped.

The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the steering wheel would become difficult to maneuver. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 135,000.

Power steering and rack, ball bearings.

Father in law went into the hospital and asked us ( daughter and son in -law) to move his car to are house while he was gone. I drove it to our house and had a hard time turning left. I asked my father in-law how long this had been like this and he said about 3 years. I started asking friends and looking on the internet for some advice on why. I found several possible causes and someone suggested that I check for vehicle recalls. I found one that fit perfectly, I called the Oldsmobile 800 number and gave the lady the cars VIN # and she said that although the car was listed the VIN # wasn't included in the recall, but she said I could take it to a gm dealer and they could inspect it to see if it fit the recall and could be added I went to the dealer and they said that the recall didn't apply and there was nothing they could do. So I called Oldsmobile back and they said I was given incorrect information. I went through all the vehicle info again and they said that they couldn't fine the recall at all (I got it off you website recall #03082).

1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue developed problems with the power steering gear lower pinion bearing separation. Recall# ea02003. The steering problems did not ocurr until the consumer had taken the vehcile in for recall repairs. When the consumer had picked the vehcile up, she noticed that the steering was extremely stiff and right turns were difficult.

I have previously filed one complaint in regard to this issue with gm corp. I own a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, not one that was recalled, however due to the unsafe, eratic, spontanious steering of this vehicle I feel that it should be further investigated. The problem with it is that when I turn my steering wheel to one side or the other all the way, at usually a low speed, it is almost impossible to get the steering system to "turn back", except sometimes, it lashes back around causing my vehicle to go the opposite direction, while turned the other way, the wheel just will not stay at that spot, it comes back around. . . And hard! if it does not exibit either of these two signs, then it makes a horrible sound and is very hard to turn. At normal speeds (on roadways, etc) it is okay, however at slow speeds mostly in parking lots etc. Is when the problems occur. I almost hit a pedestrian in a parking lot the other day, after turning out, and having the steering "whip" back around and the vehicle go the other way. I was able to regain control of my car because as I mentioned, it was at a slow speed. But what about when it happens again? my 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue was not apart of a nation-wide recall of the cars that have the exact same problem!.

While driving it would be hard for the consumer to turn the steering wheel to the left. Recall03v52700 was issued. Mechanic would not repair free of charge because the VIN was not included.

Loss of power steering at low speeds. First trip to dealer was told this is normal. After near crash returned to dealer and they repaired steering. After about one year the problem returned and is again a safety hazard. Particularly bad on slow speed left turns and most especially when vehicle is cold.

1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue steering binds when turning.

While driving the vehicle lost it's steering power.

Turning the steering wheel towards the left and steering wheel would lock up, causing the consumer to lose control of vehicle.

This car has had many small problems. Many electrical problems in the air conditioning. The transmission had to be rebuilt at 78000. The biggest problem is in the steering. The intermediate shaft wears out after about 20,000 miles. I am about to have the intermediate shaft replaced for the third time. The first was taken care of by the warranty. The second came out of my pocket and now I am about to have it replaced again.

Consumer states that while driving the steering wheel locked up. Unable to turn wheel, almost caused an accident. Contacted dealer. Mr.

The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel would suddenly lock for 3-4 seconds and then unlock. The contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 136,537 and failure mileage was 63,536.

Steering wheel spun out of control. Yh.

When making a turn, you can feel a quiver in the steering wheel and brake pedal and hear grinding. When releasing brake, it makes noise. Steering seems tight, had car in for repairs numerous times to no avail.

While driving the vehicle the steering system malfunctioned. The steering had a "clucking noise" and then the steering moved freely. Then, after a minute or two, it resumed its steering. Been to dealer several times. Dealer replaced rack and steering gear. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details and VIN #.

The steering assembly has been replaced three times already. It is faulty again at 17444 miles. The car feels unsafe. There is a clunking feeling felt at the steering wheel.

When you turn the wheel there is a noise in the front left side of the car.

Consumer states there are steering problems that the dealer can not duplicate or correct, consumer is worried that he may lose complete control of steering if the problem is not resolved soon.

When making left turns steering wheel has a lot of play in it. This could result in loss of control .