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Oldsmobile Intrigue: Steering Issues

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Oldsmobile Intrigue Steering Problem by apsignor
Nov 26, 2007 (9:26 am)
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My 1998, 140K mile Intrique's steering locks up on sharp left turns, such as turning at corners or into parking spots. It doesn't happen on right turns. Otherwise, as in highway driving, there are no problems. Is this a steering system problem or a bearing problem or what? Any help is appreciated.
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Intrigue Steering Maladies !!!!! by motorcity6
Dec 08, 2007 (7:43 pm)
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I speak from the massive ownership of this neat little car. Had 3 Intrigues-1998 GLS-bought new-however at 26,000 miles GM bought the car back, brake and steering problems. 2nd Intrigue was a new 99er GLS w/3.5 and had an SLP catback exhaust installed, fun car, it devoured brakes, ISS parts,alternators, crank sensors, and ft struts. Had a GM warranty policy thru 75,000 miles. No sweat.
At 75,000 I traded the 99er on a 2002 GL-what a deal-Nov.2002-they were giving them away. Traded it in May 2007 on a 4300 mile 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GT-loaded to the brim. The 2002 Intrigue had 119,500 miles, sweetheart of a car, but had some problems. No engine,a/c,transmission, or electrical mishaps. Major tire cupping problems tthrough 67000 miles-24 cupped babies, Chevy dealer finally aligned the car for 275 buckeroos, switched to Michelin "Harmony" and after 50,000 miles they were good for another 25k..Tires were balanced on the car with a strobe light. The 3.5 engine was finally tuned-plugs only, 111,000 miles.Battery was replaced at 95k, right frt hub98k. One ISS 60k and brakes were never touched until 65k and they were a problem until 100k then I had some cheap rotors installed and watched the torguing of the lug nuts. Oil burning was always a problem with Mobil oil and I switched to Penn around 40k and had the oil changed every 3k. The original trans fluid was still good at the end and never added any coolant throughout the ownership period. The 3.5 was never touched and never failed. It was 100% Florida driving-mpg was between 25-31. I regret that I sold the car, but it was time to part. Bought the Pontiac just because it had low miles and was a cheap deal. Caddy tradein. However the ISS has been replaced 13k and-the supercharged engine loves gas. The Intrigues were a pain at times, but they were a much better performing car overall. The Grand Prix GT is a low-tech auto but it will serve the purpose until GM gets its act together. I only buy Detroit iron-no transplants...

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