1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeCovers: Oldsmobile Intrigue 1998–1999, Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2004, Buick Regal 1997–2004 +3 more
Reported issue: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Possible consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will…
- Electrical system › IgnitionCovers: Oldsmobile Intrigue 1998–2002, Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2003, Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2005 +5 more
Reported issue: 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…
Possible consequence: 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.
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.
- Engine and engine coolingCovers: Oldsmobile Intrigue 1998–1999, Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2003, Buick Regal 1997–2003 +3 more
Reported issue: General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
Possible consequence: If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile…
- Seat beltsCovers: Oldsmobile Intrigue 1998–1999
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles were built with rear seat shoulder belts that could twist, allowing the webbing to be jammed in the retractor. When the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the seat belt becomes unusable.
Possible consequence: This could prevent a person from using the seat belt system, and a risk of injury to an unbelted person in a crash would be increased.
Remedy: Dealers will remove any twists from the rear shoulder belt(s) and install clips to the belt web guide to prevent twisting.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittingsCovers: Oldsmobile Intrigue 1999
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 engine. Some of these vehicles were built without a heater hose clip which could allow the hose to sag and contact the oxygen sensor resulting in a coolant leak.
Possible consequence: If a coolant leak were to occur, and leaking coolant contacted the hot exhaust manifold, an engine compartment fire could result.
Remedy: Dealers will install a heater hose clip.
- Exterior lighting › HeadlightsCovers: Oldsmobile Intrigue 1999, Buick Century 1997–1998, Regal 1997–1998
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Possible consequence: If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
Remedy: Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.
NHTSA investigations
- PE02005Headlamps dim/flickerClosed · Jan 18, 2002
- EA99019Rear shoulder belt malfunctionClosed · Jul 7, 1999
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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.