Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Exterior lighting41
- Electrical system37
- Power train15
- Engine and engine cooling13
- Steering12
- Suspension5
- Engine5
- Air bags5
- Interior lighting5
- Service brakes, hydraulic4
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 6 2001 Intrigue vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 5 people died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue failed the safety check 1.17% of the time — 42% less often than the average 2001 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 101,573 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 11.8 L/100 km (about 20 mpg US), CO₂ 271 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intrigue · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.8 | 9.3 | 11.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
| 2014284 3 Jul 2014 | Electrical On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the ve… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
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." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MESSAGE AREA LESS THAN 30 CM WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
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 NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Oldsmobile told its dealers about the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635006 | INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002. *TT |
| 634997 | INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS. *TT |
| 634985 | CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT |
| 634951 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SHIFT LEVER IS HARD TO PULL INTO MANUAL LOW GEAR. *TT |
| 634931 | SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0716 AND / OR P0717, P0730, P0753, P0758, P1860, P1887 OR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TRANSMISSION TROUBLE CODES SET. *TT |
| 634917 | CONCERNS WITH TILT SETTERING COLUMN STICKING IN POSITION AND UNABLE TO RELEASE. *TT |
| 634807 | SOME OWNERS OF VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN 1F23F068 MAY COMMENT ON AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION WHERE THE HEADLAMPS OR INTERIOR LIGHTS MAY DIM INTERMITTENTLY. *TT |
| 634803 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT |
| 634305 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF A WIND RUSH NOISE COMING FROM ONE OR BOTH OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. *TT |
| 632322 | SUBJECT REGARDING THE ELIMINATION OF THE SERVICE BAY TEST PROCEDURE. *TT |
| 631267 | INCORRECT TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, POOR PERFORMANCE OF ENGINE, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, SES LAMP ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0756 AND P0757. *SLC UPDATE. *TT |
| 629797 | SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SHIFT LEVER IS HARD TO PULL INTO MANUAL LOW GEAR. *TT |
| 629760 | INFORMATION REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) OR TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ON. *TT |
| 629668 | SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLAMP FLICKER. *TT |
| 629418 | CONCERNS WITH RATTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *TT |
| 628930 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A RATTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER 30 MPH AND WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TT |
| 628928 | SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK. *TT UPDATED *EH |
| 628862 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED WITH HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. *TT |
| 628826 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON WIND NOISE OR A WHISTLE AROUND THE MIRRORS ON THE FRONT DOORS. *TT |
| 628094 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE ESPECIALLY FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. *TT |
| 627981 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE INTERIOR LIGHT STAYING ON OR A BLOWN POWER FUSE CAUSING THE RADIO, WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS AND SUNROOF TO BE INOPERATIVE. *TT |
| 627806 | CRUISE CONTROL, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, POWER SUNROOF INOPERATIVE. *YH |
| 627673 | INFORMATION REGARDING CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING. *YH *TT |
| 627538 | INFORMATION REGARDING ITCHING TYPE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *YH |
| 624068 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE POWER WINDOW DOES NOT WORK OR OPERATES SLOWLY. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
HEADLAMPS DIM/FLICKER
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation