1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Tires Problems

“Power steering assist (rack/pinion-long shaft) unit second failure. The right rear weather strip was deformed, engine stalled shortly after starting, pulsating noise coming from the front end, tire noise, right rear window inoperative, clunking noise in the front end when turning, the battery light had come on for 20 minutes but the problem but was actually coolant light, the engine would crank but no start, the vehicle would run rough and dies, failed ignition switch, failed crankshaft sensor, remote was not working, lost power steering on a left turn and still had power on right turns…”

“3 of the four tires, both front and one rear, have bubbling on inside edge with tread seperation. It sounds simular to the firestone problems. I find it perplexing that these tires lasted less then 37000 miles before they had tread seperation. As soon as I noticed, I replaced all the tires with another brand because I did not want to risk a blowout. It is difficult to notice this particular seperation because it occured on the inside edge of the rear tires. I noticed it only because something did not sound right and I located the faulty areas by feel. …”

“The car is was 6 months old and I hit a storm drain.the subframe assembly was replaced,also other components including but not limited to, the right strut,the left axle, 3 tires.the steering started shaking after the 'repair'. The car has been brought in to repair shops numerous times over past 6 months. Last auto repair shop confirms,it is not from the wheels.”

“1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue gls. When the consumer exited the freeway, he heard a mechanical noise which resulted in power steering lost for left turning only. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the rack and pinion was replaced. …”