1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, and owners have filed 510 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling) and engine (engine and engine cooling)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the…
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are…
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Ignition (electrical system)
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. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling…
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…
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Engine and engine cooling
General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The…
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Rack and pinion (steering)
Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact…
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Seat belts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles were built with rear seat shoulder belts that could twist, allowing the webbing to be jammed in the retractor. When the shoulder belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the seat belt becomes unusable.
Remedy: Dealers will remove any twists from the rear shoulder belt(s) and install clips to the belt web guide to prevent twisting.
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. This does not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Remedy: Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.
510 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue have filed 510 complaints with NHTSA; 19 describe a crash and 39 describe a fire. Reports cite 12 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 96,553 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 73 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The engine had a fire and the ignition switch is very hard Do turn, it would be available for inspection. The fire happen while driving down the highway. I have an appointment set with dealership. No”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 10, 2024 · Engine
“July 17th 2019 engine dies while driving at high speed without warning. Replaced crank shaft sensor. Died in motion again july 24th, replaced alternator. This same problem originally happened in sept”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 2, 2019 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17 / 27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Oldsmobile Intrigue model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Oldsmobile Intrigue model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 6 | 510 |
| 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 6 | 256 |
| 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 4 | 200 |
| 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 3 | 108 |
| 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1 | 64 |
Checking a specific 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
How do I know if my 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Oldsmobile dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V044000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.