2001 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
- 108
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Exterior lighting
Campaigns on file for 2001
Opened by NHTSA
45% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 108 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.
Exterior lighting
45% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing headlights and turn signal.
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While driving at night, consumer states headlights dim and flicker, consumer was informed that it is caused by the air pump engaging and that is a normal condition, as of August 1, 2001 problem still exists.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-09-07
Headlights/interior lights dim intermittently. Same problem I had with 2000 Intrigue-GM replaced
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-04-05
Also filed under Interior lighting
Electrical system
35% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and fuses and circuit breakers.
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2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue horn failed to operate. *kb the consumer stated it is hard to locate the horn when needed. The consumers vehicle was hit in the fender.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-06-20
Power train
14% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.
Engine and engine cooling
12% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing emission control and exhaust system.
Steering
11% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing rack and rack and pinion.
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I ran up a curb to avoid rear-ending a vehicle and a part called the power steering cooler hose (Gmpart # 26074657) was damaged, causing the loss of the power steering fluid and therefore the loss of power steering.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-23
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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
2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 49 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 38 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V228003 · Seat belts
- Recall 01V109000 · Seat belts
- Recall 08E063000 · Steering
- Recall 09E005000 · Steering
- Recall 14V400000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2001 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 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue have?
- 5 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.