2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 5% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Fraudulent vehicle inspection & emissions done on a regarding 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue, purchase date, march 17, 2014. I have been back and forth between their approved shops and my usual mechanic taking an excessive time from work to try to get the repairs done. The car was found to have an issue with the fuel distribution, the front turn signals aren't firing which will require a replacement headlight assembly, and I was also told that the gas gauge sensor may need to be replaced. The oil light & check engine lights are also on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10583000, filed 2014-04“The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10568504, filed 2014-03, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that while driving 4 MPH, smoke started to emit through the ventilation system. The contact mentioned that in matter of seconds, the smoke color change from white to dark black smoke before flames were visible. The vehicle was completely destroyed. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 148,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10499459, filed 2013-02, 148,000 miles“Automatic transmission 4t65-e had to be rebuilt with only 70k miles in 14 years of very moderate driving, which averages out 5000 miles per year. Cost of rebuild was $1500.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10860429, filed 2016-04Related service bulletins
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10160987May 7, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10160983May 6, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10144451Aug 8, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10129097Jan 25, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10129073Jan 18, 2018This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue
41 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsInterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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