2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 200
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 200 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 510 |
| 1999 | 256 |
| 2000 | 200 |
| 2001 | 108 |
| 2002 | 64 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
37% · 74 reportsMost commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and fuses and circuit breakers.
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As I was driving, the car stalled in the traffic. Passenger compartment filled with smoke making the passengers cough. Floor gear console was burning hot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-19
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle shut off while driving. Car wonât start or crank now. IGNITION SWITCH . SECURITY SYSTEM FAILURE
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-29
Trouble starting the car on occasion, "Misfiring" On occasion and outright no starting LED us to have the crankshaft sensor, starter and camshaft sensor (Twice) replaced, at a cost of over $900.00.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-16
Exterior lighting
24% · 48 reportsMost commonly citing headlights and switch.
Steering
15% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.
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While turning left across traffic the vehicle seemed to not want to drive forward and then was hit broad side by another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-29
Also filed under Air bags and seat belts
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing engine and cooling system.
Service brakes
8% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2000-06-21Service brakes, hydraulic00V114000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
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2000-08-24Seat belts00V228003 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
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2001-05-04Seat belts01V109000 Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with sunvisor located air bag labels, fail to conform to federal motor vehicles safety standard No. 208, "Occupant crash protection."…
Remedy: GM will mail a new bilingual air bag label with installation instructions. However, the customer may bring the label to their dealer for installation free of charge. Owner notification began may…
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2002-01-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-04-15 Headlamps dim/flicker
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2008-10-16Steering08E063000 Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (Sold under dorman's "Oe solutions" Brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059…
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2008. Owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492.
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2009-02-23Steering09E005000 Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "Oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" Brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for…
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact…
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2014-09-08Electrical system14V400000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 74 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 48 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 30 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V114000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 00V228003 · Seat belts
- Recall 01V109000 · Seat belts
- Recall 08E063000 · Steering
- Recall 09E005000 · Steering
- Recall 14V400000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.