1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 8%of 256 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 8% of the 256 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brakes have been pulsing a lot to the point that the car does not break well. Took it in to have it fixed and was told that both front rotors and bearings would have to be replaced. Told that this is a common problem with this car. Cost me over $1000 for this repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10093875, filed 2004-10, 24,000 miles“Abs worked as brakes applied to keep from hitting a car that pulled out in front of wife who was driving at time.. Brakes then failed next time applied. Took to dealer who imformed me entire valve body would have to be replaced. No brakes at this time. Total cost ended up being $1820.75. Dealer insisted no recall or tech. Bullintin out concerning problem but reduced bill to $798.35. My concern is has this happened on other intrigues.”
NHTSA complaint #751483, filed 2001-08“The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. While the contact's grandson was driving 15 MPH, he applied the brakes. The rod from the brake pedal that connected from the power booster to the master cylinder failed. The purchase date was unknown. The approximate current and failure mileages were 47,000. Updated 12/13/07”
NHTSA complaint #10209617, filed 2007-11, 47,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. While driving 35 MPH, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, but it continued to move. He had to apply the parking brake to stop the vehicle. When he removed the tires, he noticed that the brake line was corroded and brake fluid was leaking. The weather was sunny at the time of failure. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10197583, filed 2007-07, 62,000 miles“The contact stated on start up, the vehicle sputtered and stalled. While driving 30 MPH, the engine overheated, the check oil light and traction control lights illuminated, prior to the engine power failing. The brakes squeaked badly as the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the sales/service dealer for repairs. On the first visit, the thermostat and thermostat housing were replaced. The intermediate shaft assembly was serviced and the oil and filter were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173451, filed 2006-11, 104,855 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10023171Oct 31, 2007Abs pump running when not needed.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
61 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsEngine cooling
51 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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