1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 256 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 4% of the 256 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recall campaign 00v044000 concerning rear seat belt: both rear shoulder belts are twisted and unable to retract from the retractors, and the clips that guide the seat belt are popping off the side panel. This prevents rear passenger from using the seat belt system, and a risk of injury to unbelted passengers in a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that recall repairs was already performed by the previous owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10114869, filed 2005-03, 83,800 miles“Dt: the contact states there is NHTSA recall 00v440000 concerning seat belts. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated on the recall. The manufacturer said this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10142269, filed 2005-11, 20,000 miles“Due to two previous services for NHTSA recall 00v044000 concerning seat belts dealer will not service a third time. Right rear seat belt will not pull out. Consumer have been driving GM vehicles for 35 years and have never experienced a seat belt failure unrelated to excess wear. This vehicle has had 2 replacement indicates a design flaw or manufacturing problem. Consumer feels this a safety item , should be replaced free of charge with a belt that does not incorporate the flaws that seem to accompany the original design.”
NHTSA complaint #10117396, filed 2005-04, 60,000 miles“This vehicle has a passive restraint system (seatbelts) in the rear seat. The upper strap of these 3-point belts emerge from rear platform beneath the rear window. The strap is guided through the platform by a plastic eyelet. This eyelet has a slot in the side facing the passenger. On at least six occasions that I can recall, my children have put on these seatbelts while sitting in the back. While pulling the belt forward, the strap pulls itself into the slot and continues down a matching slot in the seat-back. The belt then cannot be tensioned once the clip is attached. …”
NHTSA complaint #717200, filed 2000-01“Bolt that is welded to frame of vehicle that holds lap and shoulder belt unit in place worked away from nut, causing entire unite to disconnect from floorboard. Dealer stated that the unit was installed improperly at the factory.”
NHTSA complaint #882679, filed 2001-03Related 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 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
61 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsEngine cooling
51 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsFuel system
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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