1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 6%of 256 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,400miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 6% of the 256 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Automatic transmission failed and must be replaced at 71,000 miles. 'service engine soon' light came on. Dealer reports that code indicates faulty torque clutch converter solenoid. After removing transmission dealer reports that shift solenoid, torque clutch converter and valve body has failed and transmission must be replaced. Gm customer support confirms diagnosis.”
NHTSA complaint #10064558, filed 2004-04, 71,400 miles“Steering rack changed by the dealer-stiffness and clicking were the symptoms, transmition selonoid change by the dealer $600- banging into gear when outside temperatures were hot; water leak on passenger floor- dealer tried to repair twice problem ongoing; windshield tends to fog very rapidly I have noticed this problem with many Intrigue's that I see on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #734827, filed 2000-10“The contact stated the vehicle stalled out while attempting to make a left turn at 10 MPH and there was a loss of all power. There is a NHTSA recall, #03v527000, regarding the steering. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was seen by a dealer and repairs were made as instructed in the recall. Updated 2/9/2006 - as of 2/24/2006 the vehicle has not been repaired. On 2/10/06 the dealer replaced the transmission pressure control solenoid and replaced mass air flow sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10150918, filed 2006-02, 53,000 miles“The engine will die going down the road at any speed, which is a safty hazard. When engine dies... It is very hard too steer and looses braking power. The engine then may not restart for several min. Takes several attempps to get going again. If a person had to get to a hospital on time it could make the differance between life or death. We feel this should be fixed by GM...free...and soon!!! Thanks john & dawn”
NHTSA complaint #10069126, filed 2004-01“Hard steering to left only. Mechanic states that the rack and pinon steering needs to be replaced. See approximately 18 reports on NHTSA site of same problem. Some owners have experienced total loss of steering control. Please force GM to deal with this in buying the cars back before my daughter is hurt or worse. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769698, filed 2002-11Related service bulletins
- 10115081Nov 2, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission…
- 10135203Apr 15, 2014This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 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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