Model year record

2000 OLDSMOBILE Intrigue

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 296 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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 01V109000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
116,007
Reported to NHTSA
2001-04-06
Owners notified
2001-05-04

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SUNVISOR LOCATED AIR BAG LABELS, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MESSAGE AREA LESS THAN 30 CM WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

GM WILL MAIL A NEW BILINGUAL AIR BAG LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER MAY BRING THE LABEL TO THEIR DEALER FOR INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537 OR BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V228003

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
156,305
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-07
Owners notified
2000-08-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V114000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
8,132
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-17
Owners notified
2000-06-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

Safety risk

WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system53113,204 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2851,000 mi
Steering1685,300 mi
Exterior lighting13100,000 mi
Unknown or other8126,521 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator745,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion750,000 mi
Air bags6140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling657,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system650,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine651,550 mi
Tires6
Engine5185,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5113,360 mi
Interior lighting565,000 mi
Wheels555,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner489 mi
Power train: automatic transmission450,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
Vehicle speed control465,257 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer464,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition3138,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3
Electronic stability control (ESC)3124,550 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic360,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls3
Air bags: frontal2
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module2100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module253,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash251,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch249,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal268,800 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit255,000 mi
Power train2125,000 mi
Seat belts2
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler275,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly254,800 mi
Structure2
Suspension2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring130,025 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor153,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system153,000 mi
Fuel system, other1166,600 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system120,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1
Latches/locks/linkages1155,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch140,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts: front1
Service brakes1214,839 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components173,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: column1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)154,800 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections119,743 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: frame and members1114,000 mi
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar158,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1290,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages125,200 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1
Wheels: rim1

The 1999 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2001 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.