Ignition Switch Problems of Oldsmobile Intrigue

Oldsmobile Intrigue owners have reported 24 problems related to ignition switch (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Oldsmobile Intrigue based on all problems reported for the Intrigue.

1 Ignition Switch problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 11/24/2021

Vehicle shut off while driving. Car won’t start or crank now. Ignition switch . Security system failure.

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2 Ignition Switch problem of the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 05/18/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and the odometer failed to display to mileage of the vehicle. The contact also stated the exterior tail lamp failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to cable dahmer Buick of GMC of independence located 3107 s noland rd, independence, mo where the NHTSA campaign number 14v400000 (electrical system) was performed however the failure recurred. The dealer did not diagnosed the failure. The contact felt as thought instead of the key replacement the ignition switch should have been changed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure where no further assistance was offered due to the campaign already being performed. The failure mileage was not provided. Kh.

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3 Ignition Switch problem of the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 05/29/2016

The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle did not kick into first gear until after driving approximately three blocks. The contact also stated that the security system lock. Additionally, the brakes jerked and failed to stop the vehicle right away. The abs indicator illuminated and disappeared. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The mechanic showed the contact how to temporarily lock the security system from the trunk until the ignition switch was replaced. The failures recurred several times. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the brake failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

4 Ignition Switch problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 12/30/2015

The ignition switch while driving if you use blinker the car will shut off the dummy lights come on and off when there's no need for them and now the car wont start.

5 Ignition Switch problem of the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 11/03/2014

While driving the vehicle approaching a turn, the vehicle goes dead and completely blacks out. The vehicle is operating perfectly prior to all electrical current begin cut from the car, this happens with no warning. It has been diagnosed with a bad electronic ignition switch which is cutting all power to the vehicle. Obviously with out a running engine, the power brakes and steering are gone too. I have to assume since there is no power to the vehicle that the airbags would also not function correctly.

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6 Ignition Switch problem of the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

2009 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch issue. Ld the consumer was not able to start the vehicle. The consumer has since sold the vehicle.

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7 Ignition Switch problem of the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 09/26/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. While driving approximately 15 mph, the engine stalled and all the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. The failure occurred four times. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 199,000.

8 Ignition Switch problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 07/05/2014

The contact owns a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions, but was able to be restarted. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.

9 Ignition Switch problem of the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 05/12/2014

The ignition switch -- which was replaced in 2012 with a new gm dealer part -- turns by itself to the acc setting while driving (engine cuts out and power steering loses power). I suspect that this is related to the gm ignition switch recall problem, but since this model is not on the recall list, I am encountering a challenge to get it repaired. Please phone only -- not an e-mail user.

10 Ignition Switch problem of the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 04/11/2014

Anti lock brake light came on. Service engine soon light came on. Oil low light came on. Traction control light came on and switch inoperative. Heater/defroster fan switch inoperative. Interior/exterior air switch inoperable. Air bag light came on. It was raining. The next morning when car was started all lights were off and car seemed ok. Mechanic used scanner and found no error codes. On line search indicated that is could be do to ignition switch. Thus, I think the recalls for this switch should be expanded.

11 Ignition Switch problem of the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 04/08/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph all the gauges in the instrument panel displayed fluctuating information and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,854. Sr.

12 Ignition Switch problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 01/10/2014

2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Ignition switch was replaced on vehicle.

13 Ignition Switch problem of the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 10/01/2013

The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled multiple times intermittently while traveling various speeds. The steering wheel was extremely difficult to handle when attempting to make a left or right turn. The key had to be pushed into the ignition due to the fact that the key was not fully secured into the ignition and was also difficult to insert. The contact had to shake and apply force in order to push the key in the ignition when the vehicle stalled. The service engine sensor light illuminated intermittently on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where a mechanic diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

14 Ignition Switch problem of the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 09/07/2013

The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,620.

15 Ignition Switch problem of the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 05/22/2013

2002 gl Oldsmobile Intrigue. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. The consumer stated the ignition key became stuck in the ignition and would not turn over. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the ignition was replaced. Also, there was noise coming from the front of the vehicle. It was determined the stabilizer links and tie rods needed to be adjusted.

16 Ignition Switch problem of the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 04/15/2008

The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 49,358 and the current mileage was unknown.

17 Ignition Switch problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 07/28/2007

The security light is lit and the car won't start the is the key switch it has the same symptoms that many people in the forums are typing about.

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18 Ignition Switch problem of the 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 02/11/2007

The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that the ignition switch does not work once he inserts the key. The failure has been ongoing for one year. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the ignition switch probably needed to be cleaned. The contact left the dealer and never returned. The failure still persists. The failure mileage was 90,000.

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19 Ignition Switch problem of the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 09/15/2006

The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was upset that he never received a recall notice, although the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system: ignition switch). The contact stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.

20 Ignition Switch problem of the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 08/25/2006

The ignition switch failed while on vacation in 2006 and the ignition switch has gone bad again in less than a year and a half. This problem causes the car to cut off while driving and approximately 10 minute to get the car started again.

21 Ignition Switch problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 06/01/2004

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.

22 Ignition Switch problem of the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 01/28/2004

2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Ignition switch looses contact intermittenly causing the engine to stall.

23 Ignition Switch problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Failure Date: 12/31/2002

Vehicle has been having regular engine failures without warning, which results in the engine entirely shutting down. Occurs during various driving conditions, including at highway speeds. Failure results in a loss of power steering, power brakes, and overall ability to safely control vehicle. Dealer states gm indicates problem is result of faulty ignition switch.

24 Ignition Switch problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Ignition switch failed. Yh.


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