Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 OLDSMOBILE Intrigue

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 173 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system2274,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1930,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1145,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1048,026 mi
Exterior lighting974,000 mi
Steering658,000 mi
Engine5120,000 mi
Interior lighting570,000 mi
Air bags465,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator4—
Engine and engine cooling432,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights440,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring3100 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control362,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch348,026 mi
Electrical system: horn274,813 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine277,258 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit224,000 mi
Power train2—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift256,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion277,258 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack240,000 mi
Structure270,000 mi
Suspension2—
Suspension: front258,000 mi
Tires289,065 mi
Unknown or other2223,958 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery125,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch170,620 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash136,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1127,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner150,000 mi
Equipment: electrical1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch150,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch145,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel/propulsion system1—
Latches/locks/linkages145,000 mi
Service brakes148,205 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor125,000 mi
Steering: linkages189,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: body1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing165,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control1107,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control150,000 mi
Visibility/wiper148,205 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core150,000 mi

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has 2 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.