Oldsmobile Intrigue Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 1, 2025 · 111 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Oldsmobile Intrigue across 5 model years. The 1998 model year has the most (73). The words owners use most often: “brake rotors” (13% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Brake rotors: mentioned in 14 of 111 complaints (13%)
  • Brakes failed: mentioned in 8 of 111 complaints (7%)
  • Consumer states: mentioned in 7 of 111 complaints (6%)
  • Provide further: mentioned in 7 of 111 complaints (6%)

At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?

Based on 13 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles1 · 8%
10k–25k miles1 · 8%
25k–50k miles2 · 15%
50k–75k miles6 · 46%
75k–100k miles2 · 15%
100k–150k miles1 · 8%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 111 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 3 an injury.

Oldsmobile Intrigue service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year

Peak: 1998, with 73 complaints
1998: 731998731999: 211999212000: 122000122001: 4200142002: 120021

n = 111 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearService Brakes, Hydraulic complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2002 Intrigue12%—
2001 Intrigue44%12,550
2000 Intrigue126%65,000
1999 Intrigue218%54,500
1998 Intrigue7314%71,950

When owners reported it

Peak: 2001, with 30 complaints
1998: 101998101999: 131999132000: 282000282001: 302001302002: 8200282003: 6200362004: 6200462005: 1200512006: 2200622007: 2200722008: 2200822010: 1201012013: 1201312015: 120151

n = 111 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation componentsApr 17, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V114000 · 8,132 vehicles

Model years: 2000

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.

Risk: When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the abs hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

2000 oldsmobile intrigue. Consumer experienced numerous problems with vehicle. *ta the consumer stated when he attempted to start the vehicle, the security light illuminated and the vehicle became disabled. After waiting 45 to an hour, the security light went out and the vehicle would start. Also…

Received Feb 5, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10662837

2002 oldsmobile intrigue. Consumer writes in regards to several vehicle mechanical issues and unsatisfactory customer services at dealership. *smd the consumer stated she was told, that a mechanical check had been performed on the vehicle, after she inquired as to why the brakes were squeaking…

Received Jun 5, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10515242

2000 oldsmobile intrigue. Consumer states problem with check engine light and a.i.r. Pump *tgw the consumer stated the air conditioner failed and was blowing out hot air on the passenger side and cold air on the drivers' side. The wheels were no good. The plating on the inside would come off and…

Received May 27, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10331738

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 oldsmobile intrigue. While driving 25 mph, the abs engaged automatically. Shortly after, numerous warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and they replaced the abs hydraulic modulator unit. Through online research…

Received Sep 26, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10243521

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. While the contact's grandson was driving 15 mph, he applied the brakes. The rod from the brake pedal that connected from the power booster to the master cylinder failed. The purchase date was unknown. The approximate current and failure mileages were…

Received Nov 21, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10209617
Oldsmobile Intrigue
Oldsmobile Intrigue photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all Oldsmobile Intrigues have service brakes, hydraulic problems?

No. NHTSA has 111 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Oldsmobile Intrigue. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the Oldsmobile Intrigue service brakes, hydraulic?

Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Oldsmobile Intrigue?

The most frequent phrase is “brake rotors”, in 14 of 111 complaints, followed by “brakes failed” (8).

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