Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 OLDSMOBILE Intrigue

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 371 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V701000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
1,003,556
Reported to NHTSA
2015-10-26
Owners notified
2016-02-19

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

Safety risk

Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V400000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
5,877,718
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-03
Owners notified
2014-09-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V116000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,497,516
Reported to NHTSA
2009-04-08
Owners notified
2009-04-09

Defect description

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.

Safety risk

IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE’S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE’S PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V044000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
135,475
Reported to NHTSA
2000-02-16
Owners notified
2000-08-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS THAT COULD TWIST, ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BE JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR. WHEN THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING BECOMES JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR, THE SEAT BELT BECOMES UNUSABLE.

Safety risk

THIS COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM, AND A RISK OF INJURY TO AN UNBELTED PERSON IN A CRASH WOULD BE INCREASED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE ANY TWISTS FROM THE REAR SHOULDER BELT(S) AND INSTALL CLIPS TO THE BELT WEB GUIDE TO PREVENT TWISTING.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V241000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,732
Reported to NHTSA
1998-10-05
Owners notified
1998-10-19

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT A HEATER HOSE CLIP WHICH COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO SAG AND CONTACT THE OXYGEN SENSOR RESULTING IN A COOLANT LEAK.

Safety risk

IF A COOLANT LEAK WERE TO OCCUR, AND LEAKING COOLANT CONTACTED THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEATER HOSE CLIP.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V102000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
149,342
Reported to NHTSA
1998-05-15
Owners notified
1998-05-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OWNER MANUALS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIREMENT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING DEVICE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Safety risk

IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY AIM THE HEADLIGHTS.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OWNER MANUAL'S INSERT WHICH CONTAINS THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system3179,300 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2250,000 mi
Steering2285,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion2266,648 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1791,000 mi
Engine16100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling16100,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1346,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline12—
Power train: automatic transmission1071,400 mi
Unknown or other865,606 mi
Electrical system: ignition750,000 mi
Electrical system: horn6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6—
Interior lighting550,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar5—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator4—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module468,000 mi
Exterior lighting437,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic447,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor424,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system474,460 mi
Suspension4116,000 mi
Tires43,589 mi
Air bags: frontal3170,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe368,305 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner336,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline3110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack3—
Structure365,606 mi
Structure: body: door3—
Suspension: front3—
Tires: tread/belt3—
Vehicle speed control345,000 mi
Visibility: windshield3—
Electrical system: ignition: module291,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch267,700 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash245,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system243,115 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal236,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2—
Power train2—
Seat belts220,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: retractor212,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other283,800 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector292,000 mi
Steering: linkages266,648 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly257,500 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft257,500 mi
Suspension: front: control arm212,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing224,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control260,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1247,967 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1146,441 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system150 mi
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices167,700 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1105,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump175,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system150,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front160,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings162,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting186,500 mi
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar191,158 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels1—

The 1998 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.