Alternator/generator/regulator Problems of Oldsmobile Intrigue - part 1

The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. While driving at any speed, the alternator emitted a loud noise and no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician confirmed that the alternator was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

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Failure of 2 power window regulators within 1 year. Window fell during normal driving.

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3 months ago my electrical started going haywire. Turn signals, dash, lights, windows. Most occur while turning car on. It's hit and miss whether it starts. Battery drains sometimes no rhyme or reason. It starts without incident one day and then needs recharged the next. I've had multiple people tell me an aray of different possibilities, alternator, ignition switch, battery, worn down key, leaving something on etc. I believe the problem occurs because the key can come in and out while in any position. Because of this I believe the battery is being drained because people are unaware that they are removing the key while it is still in the acc or on position. This doesnt explain why various electrical components aren't working at full capacity all the time. I did notice that the hit and miss quality wasn't as severe once I removed all extras from the key after receiving the recall notice a week ago. I started to pay more attention to what was going on to see if perhaps the issue was related last Sunday the battery seemed dead again and the car wouldn't start. I tried several times until I got things to light up but then the key slipped out while trying to start it. I slipped the key back in and now it won't turn to either the off or start positions. It remains in acc or on positions only. Even if I charged the battery I wouldn't be able to start it or turn the electrical accessories off to keep the battery from draining again. From what I can tell, the recall doesn't actually replace the ignition switch it only modifies the keys to keep the ignition switch from becoming faulty. What am I supposed to do since the problem has already occurred? even though the part that the recall was issued for caused my problem, will I have to pay out of pocket to fix the actual problem? who do I contact if they will fix the problem?.

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2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Consumer writes in regards to several vehicle mechanical issues and unsatisfactory customer services at dealership. The consumer stated she was told, that a mechanical check had been performed on the vehicle, after she inquired as to why the brakes were squeaking. After she took the vehicle to a third party mechanic, she was informed the brakes were metal on metal and the front and rear brakes needed to be replace. She was also informed the sway bar was broken, the right rear fog light needed a new socket, and the left rear hub assembly was replaced. On three separate occasions the battery died and a new battery was purchased. Also, there was a hole in the exhaust system, the consumer purchased a an ignition cylinder, and alternator.

2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice and pressure regulator replacement. The consumer stated the vehicle would just stop, in the middle of the road. After the pressure regulator was replaced, she didn't experience the problem again. Also, the gear shift handle broke twice.

My blinkers on the driver's side (front and back) began to malfunction and would only work intermittently in 2010. This went on for about a year and then the passenger side blinkers (front and back) began to malfunction in the same manner about 6 months later. This went on with both sides working only intermittently for 2 years. Then, suddenly while driving at night and trying to make a left turn in mid 2012, the passenger side blinker started making very loud electrical glitch sounds and then completely blew and my car died with it. I had to replace the alternator shortly after and the passenger side blinkers worked perfectly, but I had to drive with out my driver's side blinkers until mid 2013, when I could not pass dmv required inspection. I paid to have the driver's side blinker relay system replaced and it worked for about a month but then both driver and passenger side blinkers started working intermittently again. Within 1 month, the driver's side blinker relay system completely failed again (passenger works, except I have to wiggle and mess with the emergency hazards lights to get it to even turn on at all). Now I have one pair of blinkers not working at all, and one that is intermittent, 3/4 of the time it works but only if I distractedly wiggle my hazard light button while trying to turn or change lanes. Mechanics are baffled and don't know what too tell me! this is a dangerous condition for anyone to be driving with and I fear it will cause an accident someday soon. I have also had the same issue with my headlights intermittently dimming that has been reported by many gm consumers since I started driving the vehicle in 2007. I do not want to have to pay another mechanic to replace my driver's side turn signal relay system, just for it fail again due to these dangerous electrical system problems in my 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Gm needs to act quickly!.

No injuries as of yet but a default in the left side directional (signal) turning light. Works for a day and then burns out creating burn plastic in the socket, could lead to a wiring problem causing the alternator and such to burn out.

1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue: when driving in cold weather (below 40 degrees f), all lights dim and then brighten randomly, including headlights and dash lights. Sometimes headlights momentarily dim so much as to make driving temporarily unsafe. Problem has occurred every winter for several years. Gm dealer claims to know nothing about it, but some web sites say a replacement bosch alternator (approx. $450 plus installation) can cure the problem. This is a repeated annoyance that could cause a fatal crash.

Headlights, instrument lights, and fan dim and or flicker while driving. The problem is most prevalent when the temperature is colder and during acceleration. However problem also exists under normal city and highway driving conditions. Engine performance and radio does not falter during the dimming of the lights. Alternator was replaced following TSB 010603001 one year ago. Problem appeared resolved until cold weather set in again.

2000 olds Intrigue will not crank intermittently. Once it cranks car starts and runs perfectly. Has been into dealer several times, but to no avail. Crank sensor was replaced 2/2006 at my expense. It made no difference in cranking problem. Also has flickering problem with headlights. Alternator has been replaced twice at gm's expense.

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.

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.

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. 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.

Lights dimming and flickering, started at 7,000 miles. Repaired windshield wiper arm which was disengaged from wiper transmission @ 29,318 miles. Lights went totally off at night and check engine light came on @ 40,269 miles. Dealer changed. Alternator and mass air flow sensor. Dealer said to use ac air filter instead of fram air filter. Wiper arm broke again @ 43,349 miles, dealer replaced wiper transmission. Check engine light @ 63,455 miles. Dtc (diagnostic trouble code) indicates (maf) mass air flow sensor. Code was cleared and then came back on @ 64,355 miles. Same maf code. When this happens the car will hicup, lights go out and engine stalls for a fraction of a second. This last time the dtc indicated the car was traveling at 62 mph. In addition, the front tire wore to the cord in 38,000 miles. Rear left tire with inside tire wear in 10,000 miles. Discussed problems with factory rep with no results. Car appears to be a safty problem.

The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that the alternator and battery had been replaced several times. When he activated the air conditioner, the vehicle would shut off. When the contact stopped at a sign or slowed down from 45 mph, the vehicle completely shut down. The power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle was able to be restarted within a short amount of time after the failure. Prior to the failure, the engine light remained illuminated 90% of the time. He took the vehicle to the dealer numerous times and they replaced the spark plugs, battery, and alternator; however, the failure persisted. The current mileage was approximately 100,000 and failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

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So much for investing in american-made vehicles. I, like over a dozen others who took the time to file a complaint, am experiencing the flicker and dim of all lighting during the evening hours - especially when the weather's colder. It is unnerving to me, and I'm sure to those drivers around me, to drive with questionable exterior lighting. And, as others have said, gm does not view this as a "safety issue". What say they have their spouse, or their child, drive a vehicle with this same "not a safety issue" and see if their view doesn't change? I work, and with daylight savings time, this means I am travelling home in the dark -- with my one-year-old and nine-year-old in the car with me. None of this matters to the folks at gm. Because they can point to the age and mileage of the vehicle to get them off the hook, they are. The fact that they issued a "bulletin" regarding this issue in feb01 doesn't seem to matter. $650+labor for a new alternator may or may not resolve the issue, but that, apparently is my money to invest in a possible, but not guaranteed, solution. Judging from the other filings here, it doesn't sound too promising, so I'm left with the debate of dump this money to *maybe* fix the problem or let it be until something bad happens? my car is too old and has too many miles for this to be considered something for which they, gm, will assume responsibility. I will never buy gm again.

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.

Headlights dim on and off, heater fan goes on and off, interior lights go on and off, took to dealer and was told alternator voltage regulator is bad. Replaced alternator and it fixed problem.

Consumer states a serious wiring problem exists between battery's side mounted positive terminal and the vehicle's chassis. While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. Upon inspection, consumer discovered that wiring was very tight and close to battery holder resulting in a short. Consumer states affecting wiring could possibly cause alternator and battery to fail simultaneously while driving. Ts.

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Problem seems to be getting worse. Dealer is unsympathitac towards this problem. Dealers and repair shops are inconsistent in their diagnoses of the problem. Gm refuses to acknowledge that a severe problem exists until someone becomes injured or gets killed becaue of it. The NHTSA has opened an investigation into this persistent problem and gm still is unphased an apethetic towards the plight of the consumer. No safety defect listed.

Headlights flickered off and on, would not stay on at night. Had at least one flash (off then on within one second period) every time I drove in the dark. One time it flashed continuously. Affected all electrical components. I notified dealer and also called Oldsmobile. Dealer replaced the alternator, said the problem was due to low voltage when an air pump near the alternator turned on.

Electrical problems with vehicle. Power loss and possibly surges throughout entire vehicle. Replacing alternator will not solve issue. All wiring is tightly connected.

The headlights dim and/or flicker. The engine power decreases when it happens. The alternator was replaced at 32,00 miles. The problem occurs intermittently. There is no particular pattern related to weather or driving conditions.

Headlights are intermittently going off. Dealer replaced alternator twice, buit problem still exists. Please provide VIN/mileage, and any additional information.

Headlights are very dim and look yellowish. Also, dealer replaced alternator, and all switches on dash get very hot. Consumer is afraid a fire may start. Please provide any further information.

Alternator was replaced three times, due to the blower motor slowing down at night while driving.

The alternator has been replaced twice, also the headlamps flicker and have shut off while driving, dealer discovered that the bolt for battery ground cable bottomed out in block not allowing cable to ground consistantly, consumer began to experience problem again, dealer inspected the wire harness, installed a new body control module, dealer stated lights dimmed when air was commanded on, however consumer was informed that vehicle is operating normally.

The alternator has been replaced twice, also the headlamps flicker and have shut off while driving, dealer discovered that the bolt for battery ground cable bottomed out in block not allowing cable to ground consistantly, consumer began to experience problem again, dealer inspected the wire harness, installed a new body control module, dealer stated lights dimmed when air was commanded on, however consumer was informed that vehicle is operating normally.

Dealer replaced alternator twice, problem is less but still present.

The headlights filcker at various times and this alternator has been replaced 3 times. The dealer has done all that they can, but the alternator failure is a design flaw with the 3. 5l engine. I have been told that this is not a major problem, but the 'flickering' has become more regular and seems to happens for a longer duratation. I look forward to a solution from gm on this.

Bought car oct 2000 as a used auto. Immediately had problems with it. Has been in shop for each of these 4-5 times at least. It has a vibration in the steering system. Midshaft was replaced, but it returned. Olds did say they would attempt to fix this. Ordered a new intermediate shaft, but they could not find what was actually causing this problem. Been also in shop for lights flickering, heater surging, temp gauge running hot. Alternator was replaced after a 3 week stay at the dealer. This problem returned 3 days before midshaft was to be replaced the 2nd time. Called dealership that was going to replace shaft, and decided to hold off until we could settle this with olds. Olds is not trying to rectify easily. I am reporting this to better business bureau at this time.

All interior and exterior lights will spontaneously dim. Dealer has replaced alternator, and inspected electrical system, and could not find cause. Problem still occurs. Dealer is ordering another alternator.

The major complaint I have with this automobile is the electrical system. The lights constantly flare and flicker as if they are shorting out. Gm has claimed that there was a problem with the alternator and after a substantial wait for a remedy that being a redisigned alternator gm still has not fixed the problem. The lights have flickered on and off since the auto was purchased. The mechanics at my dealership have tried but failed to find the problem . The alternator has been replaced twice one by the dealer in desperation and again when the newly redesigned from gm arrived after nearly 6 months from the original promise of a fix came in . My greatest fear is that the computer in this car will fail with all the power surges being put through the electrical sytem. In my opinion this has manifested itself already with the need to reprogram the computer in this car. As this auto was purchased new I would have thought I was purchasing a vehicle free from defects. I hope that this vehicle doesn't turn into a money pit. Thank goodness these problems began while under warranty hopefully gm will continue to honor the warranty after it expires.

My 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue has an ongoing problem with all interior lights that operate when the headlights are on. The headlights as well as the dash lights, dome light, trunk light, etc all flicker/dim dramatically and intermittently and at the same time whenever they feel like it. It has been attempted to be repaired 5 times by the dealer, and is now at the Oldsmobile tech assistance level. Parts such as the dealer module and the alternator have been replaced to no avail. Olds is saying that there is an existing tac case #3668071 for other 1999 Intrigues experiencing the similar problem across the us, but no fix is available. All the while, I am being told to drive the car and be patient. I am concerned about driving at night as these lights may someday just not flicker, but totally go out! olds has not offered any info other than that they are working on this at the engineering level, and that they suspect it is a computer problem that needs a software fix. I am just upset that I spent thousands of dollars on something that I feel is potentially very unsafe! and getting worse. Any assistance rendered would be greatly appreciated!.

Alternator failed $300. 00 replacement/abs anti-lock lights come on too often, have to turn car off to reboot system.