2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5 from North America

Faults:

Where can I start? The car was reliable for the 1st 40,000 miles, then all Hell broke loose. Crank sensor, mass air flow sensor, transmission at 50,000, water pump, power steering pump, both rear window regulators (although we never used the rear seat or windows). All regular service was done at the dealership at the recommended intervals.

My wife loved the styling and insisted we keep it much longer than I wanted. I was never comfortable in the front seats and found it to be the most uncomfortable car (large or small) I've ever ridden in.

This one car has sworn me away from GM, and I will never buy another GM product.

General Comments:

Pure junk from day one.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 29th November, 2009

30th Nov 2009, 21:51

You got 165000 miles out of this car, be happy, and feel lucky about that.

In reply to 30th Nov 2009, 21:51

8th Mar 2013, 19:34

Anyone who complains about getting 160,000 miles out of it, ought to have their head read, and saying that GM doesn't make a good car is not true; they make just as good a car, if not better than most oriental makes of cars, because the Japanese are getting just as careless as the big three in North America. It's time for them to re-evaluate their employees and engineers in designing better, more reliable vehicles, and not over think the plumbing as they have been doing in the past. The more complicated you make something, the harder it is to service, and more expensive to repair. This is spiraling right out of proportion, due to greed by all the car makers in the whole world...

In reply to 8th Mar 2013, 19:34

10th Dec 2023, 21:57

You can keep any car going for 160,000 miles if you keep sinking money into it. The question are the limits of your bank account and your will. Keep in mind that serious problems started to occur 110,000 miles before that point, which is highly abnormal for a modern mainstream car.

Why go to the trouble to string this lemon along, when there are plenty of nearly-identical competitors that won’t be as much a hassle? It sounds like the car didn’t have any redeeming qualities when it was running properly.

2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS 3.5 from North America

Summary:

Excellent vehicle. Love the heated leather seats

Faults:

Replaced left CV shaft. Some mechanic did not put a boot back on when working on the car. Not the fault of the car, but the mechanic.

Replaced rear pads with ceramic; didn't have to, but I did.

Transmission shifted rough, so I had it power flushed and added DuraLube transmission additive. Seems to be smoothing out the shifting. One tranny shop said I needed to replace the solenoid at a cost of $1800.00. Sure a lot different than spending $100.00 for the flush job.

General Comments:

In regards to power window problems, every few months I spray the window channels with silicone, which helps them to raise and lower easier.

For all Intrigue owners who are upset or disgusted with their Intrigues, I suggest that you read about the Toyotas, Nissans, Kias, Chrysler products, and all the others on carsurvey.org. It should make you feel better to deal with the problems you have. Our family are happy with our 2 2002 Olds Intrigues. Best vehicle for the money. If you can do most of the work yourself, you can save big dollars.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th November, 2008

2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS 3.5L from North America

Summary:

Best for the money

Faults:

Replaced rear pads with ceramic at 95,000 miles.

Replaced secondary air pump at 83,000 miles.

Installed cold air intake filter at 93,000 miles for better acceleration and fuel economy.

General Comments:

Best value vehicle for the money. Parts are not nearly as expensive as some foreign name cars. Easy to work on, and easy to change oil even though it has an in pan filter; the tool to remove filter is available for do it yourself. Easy to change oil and filter without a mess.

Our GLS is a pleasure to drive. I love the heated seats.

All around excellent vehicle. Expect to get 200,000 miles on it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 24th November, 2008

12th May 2015, 23:40

I have a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. Where can I find a secondary air injector??? My car keeps acting like it has no power. Diagnostics say multiple misfires, replaced coil packs and new plugs??