1995 AM GENERAL HUMMER
5 recalls — 11 complaints — 18 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.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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.
95V161000 Aug 18, 1995
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (GREATER THAN 95 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT) AND THE FUEL TANK LEVEL BETWEEN 1/4 AND 1/2 FULL, THE FUEL TANK INTERNAL PRESSURE CAN INCREASE CAUSING THE TANK TO EXPAND. TANK EXPANSION CAUSES AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK PROTECTIVE SHIELD AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT RESULT... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE, AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SUPPLEMENTAL FUEL TANK VENTING SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
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.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Apr 23, 2005
Incident date: Apr 18, 2005
PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM BOUCHER CHEVY., INC 4-18-05, ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE HOME APPROX 4 BLOCK FROM DEALER, WHEELS BANGING VIA FRONT AS IF TO FALL OFF. PHONE DEALER UPON ARRIVAL HOME AND INFORMED OF SAME. RETURNED AUTO NEXT AM, DEALER REFUSED TO PAY OR REPAIR IN FULL OVER $ 1500.00 FRONT END WORK TO ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Oct 11, 2001
BRAKES FELL OFF WHILE BACKING UP. BRAKE LINE WAS INBEDDED INTO AIR INSULATION LINE, CAUSING RUST/CORROSION. *AK *YD
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Sep 27, 2000
Incident date: Sep 13, 2000
ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE DEFECTIVE; THEY WORE OUT COMPLETELY IN LESS THAN 18,500 MILES OF USE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE WHEELS TO FALL OFF, A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, ACCORDING TO AN INSPECTOR AT AN OFFICIAL MASSACHUSETTS VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION. THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 8, 1999
ENGINE FAILURE--OIL SYSTEM FAILED, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE, OIL PUMP.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 8, 1999
ENGINE FAILURE--OIL SYSTEM FAILED, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE, OIL PUMP.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 20, 1998
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM FAILED, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE NEVER WORKED CORRECTLY.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 20, 1996
SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM LOCKS UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION IN ANY DIRECTION. ALSO, WHEN TURNING ON A CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION,THE BELT LOCKS AND PREVENTS DRIVER FROM LEANING FORWARD TO OBSERVE TRAFFIC/BELTS CANNOT LOCK WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Mar 26, 1996
SPARE TIRE POSITION BLOCKS REARVIEW.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Mar 26, 1996
SPARE TIRE POSITION BLOCKS REARVIEW.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Jul 10, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
THE FRONT BALL JOINTS ARE FAILING.*AK ALSO THE STEERING GEAR LOCKS UP.*JB
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Jul 10, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
THE FRONT BALL JOINTS ARE FAILING.*AK ALSO THE STEERING GEAR LOCKS UP.*JB
Technical Service Bulletins — 1995 AM GENERAL HUMMER
18 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
041322
May 1, 2004
354500 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
WINCH CONTROL PACK. *MJ
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
980101980501
Apr 29, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
EXHIBITING RESONANT FREQUENCIES CAUSING THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER TO VIBRATE OR RATTLE. *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
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
AG95121
May 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
UNKNOWN
AG95105
May 1, 1995
220000 SEATS
UNKNOWN
AG951013
May 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
UNKNOWN
AG95102
Mar 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
REPLACEMENT SEALS FOR DOORS AND DOOR OPENING TO PROVIDE A TIGHTER SEAL. *TW
AG95021
Mar 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN
AG95022
Mar 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
HUMMER MAY EXPERIENCE POOR PERFORMANCE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO IMPROPER ACCELERATOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT. *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
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