1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER
4 recalls — 10 complaints — 24 TSBs
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
96V049000 Mar 12, 1996
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
THE COATING USED TO PROTECT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SHAFT IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE BRONZE BUSHING THROUGH WHICH THE SHAFT PASSES. OVER TIME, AND IN THE PRESENCE OF A CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT (WATER, ROAD SALT), THE SHAFT CAN CORRODE INSIDE THE BUSHING INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF FRICTION BETWEEN THE ROTATIN... Read more
Consequence
A CORRODED ACCELERATOR PEDAL SHAFT CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE THROTTLE TO BIND AND NOT FULLY RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE OPERATOR'S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
95V023000 Feb 13, 1995
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
WATER CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE AND IF THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED, THE WATER CAN FREEZE CAUSING THE CABLE TO BIND AND NOT RELEASE AS INTENDED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED OR THE SYSTEM IS TURNED OFF AT THE MASTER CRUISE CONTROL SWI... Read more
Consequence
THE ENGINE THROTTLE CAN STICK OPEN RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WITH THE INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CURRENT CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A NEW ASSEMBLY. ADDITIONALLY, DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE ROUTING OF THE CABLE.
94V164000 Sep 1, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS THE POWER TO THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP CAN FAIL. FAILURE IS DUE TO A MISSING RUBBER SEAL BETWEEN THE SWITCH AND THE WIRING HARNESS. THE MISSING SEAL ALLOWS CONTAMINANTS TO ENTER THE SWITCH CAUSING IT TO FAIL IN THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
Consequence
IF THE SWITCH FAILS IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE PUMP WILL CONTINUE TO RUN WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF, DRAINING THE BATTERY. IF THE SWITCH FAILS IN THE OPEN POSITION IT WILL CAUSE POOR PERFORMANCE AND POSSIBLY STALLING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE SEAL. IF THE SEAL IS MISSING, THE SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED AND A NEW SEAL WILL BE INSTALLED.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 9, 1996
HEAT SHIELD RATTLES. MJS
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Nov 29, 1999
AXLE SEALS LEAKING. MJS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 9, 1996
AIR CONDITIONER LEAKING OUT OF UNITS HOUSING. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 9, 1996
BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REQUIRED REPAIR. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 9, 1996
BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REQUIRED REPAIR. MJS
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 9, 1996
POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED. MJS
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Feb 17, 1999
VEHICLE RATTLING TERRIBLE, DUE TO HEAT GUARD SHIELD THAT HAD BEEN PUT OVER THE MUFFLER .
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 17, 1999
PEDAL SEEM TO BE DOWN, REPLACE BRAKES.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 17, 1999
DRIVERS DOOR DOES NOT OPEN WITH KEYLESS REMOTE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 10, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
STRESS FRACTURES IN THE TRANSFER CASE ALUMINUM INTERCOOLER LOOP OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLING CIRCUIT CAUSED DESTRUCTION OF THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO LACK OF TRANSMISSION OIL. THIS SAME DEFECT HAS BEEN NOTED IN AT LEAST THREE AM GENERAL HUMMERS, AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF ATF FLUID MAY RESULT IN A C... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER
24 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 3 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 2 |
| 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 2 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
041322
May 1, 2004
354500 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
WINCH CONTROL PACK. *MJ
011314
Aug 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING CARGO AREA LINER. *SB
011001
Apr 1, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FRONT DOOR ARMREST. *TT
000102
Nov 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT STARTING WITH THE SEPTEMBER GENERAL MOTORS TIS UPDATE, HUMMER DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION IS INCLUDED FOR THE TECH 2 SCANNER. THE SOFTWARE WILL INCLUDE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) RETRIEVAL, DATA STREAM ACCESS, SN
981104
Jun 1, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON MAIN HVAC UNIT SERVICING. *YC
9802-98-1101
May 6, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON HVAC ENHANCEMENT. *YC
980101980501
Apr 29, 1998
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
EXHIBITING RESONANT FREQUENCIES CAUSING THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER TO VIBRATE OR RATTLE. *YC
980101980501
Apr 29, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
EXHIBITING RESONANT FREQUENCIES CAUSING THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER TO VIBRATE OR RATTLE. *YC
980101981002
Jan 1, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR VENTILATION KITS. *YC
970401971301
Apr 1, 1997
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLATION OF THE SWING-AWAY SPRARE TIRE CARRIER KIT P/N 05744642. *YC
971003
Mar 1, 1997
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
A HEATED WINDSHIELD KIT HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ACCELERATE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *AK
971003
Mar 1, 1997
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
A HEATED WINDSHIELD WIPER HAS BEEN DESIGNATED TO ACCELERATE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
AG95105
Jun 1, 1995
220000 SEATS
AUXIILIARY REAR SEATS AND MOUNTING KITS. *TW
AG950603
May 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CTIS LINE CHAFING. *TW
AG95105
May 1, 1995
220000 SEATS
UNKNOWN
AG95103
Mar 1, 1995
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
RATTLE OR SQUEAK NOISE IN B-PILLAR AREA. *TW
AG95125
Mar 1, 1995
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY/FUSUBLE LINK/WINCH CABLE CHAFING. *TW
AG95022
Mar 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
HUMMER MAY EXPERIENCE POOR PERFORMANCE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO IMPROPER ACCELERATOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT. *TW
AG95102
Mar 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
REPLACEMENT SEALS FOR DOORS AND DOOR OPENING TO PROVIDE A TIGHTER SEAL. *TW
9561
Feb 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
FRONT GEARED HUB VENT LINE RELOCATION KIT. *TW
9561
Feb 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
UNKNOWN
9561
Feb 1, 1995
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
UNKNOWN
951001
Feb 1, 1995
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
HOOD LOCK KIT. *TW
942921
Dec 1, 1994
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ALUMINUM ROCKER PANEL PROTECTION KIT. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations — AM GENERAL HUMMER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ98026
Opened: Nov 25, 1998 — Closed: Mar 5, 1999
LOW TRANSFER CASE LUBRICANT
AM GENERAL IS CONDUCTING AN OWNER NOTIFICATION CAMPAIGN CONCERNING THE LOSS OF TRANSFER CASE LUBRICANT.
AM GENERAL HUMMER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AM GENERAL HUMMER across all model years (1992–2001).
32
Total Recalls
69
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
AM GENERAL HUMMER — Year by Year
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