1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 10%of 510 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,725miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 10% of the 510 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,725 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In 1998-99 I purchased a new Intrigue. In the 2 years it was owned I had 6-8 episodes of the engine shutting down while driving including high speed driving. The car would suddenly stop with out warning and come to an eventual stop. Repeated trips to the dealer failed to find a cause. They suspected a fuel line issue but could not id the cause. I sold the vehicle after 2 years of ownership, long before I intended to do so.”
NHTSA complaint #10576204, filed 2014-04, 5,000 miles“Reference recall id 14v400 (gm14350). Repeated switch failures required me to have it repaired in august 2013. I only got the GM safety recall in september 2014, over a year after I had the repairs done. Gm refuses to reimburse me for the repairs in the amount of $545.84. Fortunately I was able to restart the engine when it happened each time so could get to the garage safely without a wreck, just lucky. Please help me get reimbursed. I thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10640308, filed 2014-09, 113,043 miles“We purchased a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue in october of 2009. Within just a few weeks, we began experiencing difficulty with the passlock security system. Our keys were not being recognized. This resulted in periodic stalling, sometimes while trying to get through an intersection. The problem has gotten so bad that we are unable to start the car at all. Many people are experiencing this same problem. Please make GM pay for this repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10318333, filed 2010-03, 130,000 miles“My car would make noise and rattle also steering became difficult , had to replace rack and pinion. The 2 nd thing is that my car would shut off any where any time and I had to replace the ignition switch. Now I find out there were recalls on both these things which I never knew that there was a recall, except for the rear seat belts. Now , I, my family or numerous people on the road could have gotten killed when my car shut off. I find out that GM knew about these things and never told me? That makes me very angry and I don't appreciate all the money that fixing these things cost me.”
NHTSA complaint #10638719, filed 2014-09, 89,000 miles“1998 olds Intrigue. Sometimes when I'm driving the whole dashboard lights up and the car shuts down. Why?? Also, sometimes the car won't even start, the security light comes on, and may not start for ten minutes, or 24 hours...I have a new transmission, I have had the car scanned, but no codes come up. I have changed the battery, the alternator has been checked, and recently had the key switch changed. The very next day it happened again!!! I was driving and out of nowhere, all of my dash lights come on, and the car just shuts down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10194045, filed 2007-06, 140,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V400000Jul 3, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Oldsmobile Intrigue 1998–2002, Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2003, Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2005 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10248778Nov 1, 2014Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
- 10016464Jul 1, 2003Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. Gm tech link.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
160 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsEngine cooling
70 complaintsSeat belts
51 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
36 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsTires
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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