Steering Linkages Problems of Oldsmobile Intrigue

Cracked spindle.

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At approximately 66000 miles my 1999 Oldsmobile intrique experienced steering problems. It wou experience very hard steering to the left. It progressed to the point that the steering rack had to be replaced at a cost of $691. They lubed to intermittent steering shaft as well. This model was not included in the recalls that was suppost to fix this problem. The intermediate shaft was replaced under warranty by oldmobile.

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While making left or right turn at any speed vehicle will make a clunky noise. Dealer stated rack and pinion and steering linkages needed replacement.

The steering linkage and left front suspension showed laud noise of grinding and clunking friction at low speed and during turning, mostly toward the left side. The left front wheel seemed to move loosely during these movement, too. Dealer diagnosed and replaced the defective intermediate geer shaft at the owner's expense. The problem seemed to have reduced.

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Problems with rattle and vibration from steering wheel assembly. Feels as though steering could fail.

1. Rear seat belt sometimes locks and won't pull out 2. Anti-lock brakes make loud ratcheting noise and temporarily activate upon starting car, causing what feels like a temporary lack of braking - dealer has not attempted to fix saying it is normal. 3. Intermediate steering shaft has failed twice causing noticible "clunking" noise - dealer has replaced twice under warranty, who will pay the next time? 4. Left rear window sometimes fails to operate.

Steering linkage seems loose, especially on turns. Vibration noticeable in steeling wheel when brakes applied. Similar to symptoms repoted in NHTSA defect summary. Plan to take to dealer for resolution.