1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 10%of 510 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 10% of the 510 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 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.
“I have called multiple GM dealerships in order to get my ignition recall, oil leak from valve cover recall, and rear seatbelt recalls taken care of and so far none have returned my phone calls regarding the issues. I have had the appointments set for at least 6 months at 2 different dealerships and have yet to hear back on any parts arriving. They told me over the phone at both dealers that it would take a week and a half for parts to arrive and that they would return my call when parts did arrive, but I have yet to hear anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10904582, filed 2016-09, 136,000 miles“The piston rod blew a 2.5 inch hole through the engine casing at 158000 km. We had to completely replace the engine. The engine warning light never came on to warn us that a major part failure was about to take place. The back shoulder belts have never functioned properly. The brakes seem to need frequent replacement due to corosion of parts. Could you please let me know if anyone else has complained about a blown out engine? Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10071265, filed 2004-01“Both of the rear seatbelts have had problems retracting the belts, and they easily tangle in the retractors, locking up for periods at a time. I have had one set completely replaced on 7/21/99, although they both still occasionally malfunction. I believe this is a safety issue that calls for a redesigned part.”
NHTSA complaint #710865, filed 1999-09“The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that all the rear seat belts failed to latch. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 00v044000 (seat belts) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10669588, filed 2015-01, 60,000 miles“The day we picked the car up one of the belts failed. Then again several weeks later. The dealer eventually replaced the right rear belt assembly. Now the left rear has jammed for the second time. This is a serious safety issue (I have four step children) and I am aware that you are investigating. You need to speed this up before a child is injured or killed. There must be a recall right away! Doesn't the manufacturer have to replace safety equipment without charge?”
NHTSA complaint #719030, filed 2000-02Related recalls
- 00V044000Feb 16, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles were built with rear seat shoulder belts that could twist, allowing the webbing to be jammed…Covers: Oldsmobile Intrigue 1998–1999
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
160 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsEngine cooling
70 complaintsElectrical system
50 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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