The headlights dim and/or flicker. The engine power decreases when it happens. The alternator was replaced at 32,00 miles. The problem occurs intermittently. There is no particular pattern related to weather or driving conditions.

- Valley City, OH, USA

During cold weather headlights frequently flicker and dim to the point where driving in the dark is unsafe. The problem began shortly after purchasing the vehicle in Jan 2000. We took the car to the nearest Oldsmobile dealer. They said at that time it was a known problem and they would try replacing different things to fix it with the last being the alternator. By the time the alternator was replaced, it was spring and the weather was warmer and we thought the car was fixed. In October, when the weather got cold again, the problem was back. We again took the car to the dealership where we were informed there was nothing more they could do because the problem was in the vehicle design. They suggested we contact Oldsmobile directly. Oldsmobile has also admitted the problem is in the vehicle design and say they are having engineers design a new alternator. They said we shouldn't be concerned because the problem is not a safety issue. We believe driving down the road and trying to see with your headlights flickering and dimming is a safety issue for both us and on coming vehicles. The dealership and Oldsmobile said they have several cars with the same problem. We were told to expect a fix by mid November which has not happened. Oldsmobile also confirmed we had our car in 8 times for this same problem. How long should we have to wait for them to provide a solution?

- Sunfield, MI, USA

My 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue has an ongoing problem with all interior lights that operate when the headlights are on. The headlights as well as the dash lights, dome light, trunk light, etc all flicker/dim dramatically and intermittently and at the same time whenever they feel like it. It has been attempted to be repaired 5 times by the dealer, and is now at the Oldsmobile tech assistance level. Parts such as the dealer module and the alternator have been replaced to no avail. Olds is saying that there is an existing tac case #3668071 for other 1999 Intrigues experiencing the similar problem across the us, but no fix is available. All the while, I am being told to drive the car and be patient. I am concerned about driving at night as these lights may someday just not flicker, but totally go out! olds has not offered any info other than that they are working on this at the engineering level, and that they suspect it is a computer problem that needs a software fix. I am just upset that I spent thousands of dollars on something that I feel is potentially very unsafe! and getting worse. Any assistance rendered would be greatly appreciated!

- Fairchild Air Force Base, WA, USA

Car battery went dead in less than 30 days. Car stranded me several times..purchased car on Nov 20, 1998, received letter from oldmobile Dec 9,1998 advising of recall..called dealership to advise and I was advised to have car serviced locally as I didn't have to bring car back to winston salem for recall...took car locally to be repaired...car was kept for approximately 9 days, I was never offered a rental car while my car was being serviced and I had warrantiy coverage which no one seem to recognize... I took my mom to the bank in the car and the car went dead.. I had to call serviceman out to get my vehicle started.. I called flow motors and advised.. I was advised by service mgr at the time, jim benning to run the car to build battery back up... the next occassion my husband and I took car out, stopped at local run in, car went dead again... again we had to call for assistance in getting car cranked... at this point I carried car back to dealership, ,service looked at vehicle and found battery was defectiveand battery was replaced... at present I noticed a snap crackle pop under the hood on left side each time I turned my car to the left, my ant lock, brakes and trac light were coming on at will while driving on open road.. my window on driver side would stick at will and etc...I have not had a pleasant experience with the purchase of my new car which had approximately 18 miles on it when purchased.

- North Wilkesboro, NC, USA