1997 AM GENERAL HUMMER
1 recalls — 2 complaints — 26 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.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 22, 2002
Incident date: Mar 7, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STARTED LURCHING, THEN TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN THE COOLING LOOP LOCATED IN THE TRANSFER CASE, A VOLUNTARY CONSUMER SATISFACTORY CAMPAIGN ANG-R0101-WAS ISSUED PERTAINING TO THIS DEFFECT BUT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN #.*AK *YD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 30, 1999
THE VEHICLE LEAKS FUEL HEAVELY. YH
Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 AM GENERAL HUMMER
26 manufacturer communications from 22 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 3 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
| 354500 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH | 1 |
041322
May 1, 2004
354500 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
WINCH CONTROL PACK. *MJ
010901
Sep 1, 2001
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER REGARDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN AMG R0101 - TRANSFER CASE COOLER REPLACEMENT. *TT
010501
Sep 1, 2001
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN AMG R0101 REGARDING TRANSFER CASE COOLER. *TT
010501
Sep 1, 2001
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN REGARDING TRANSFER CASE COOLER REPLACEMENT. *TT
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
001310
Oct 1, 2000
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
INFORMATION ON THE TRAILER TOW KIT. *TT
000502
Mar 1, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VIN Z VEHICLES WITH VIN 185138 AND BELOW AND WITH TRANSFER CASES BUILT BEFORE MAY 7, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION DEFAULT TO SECOND GEAR, ERRATIC SHIFTING, FAILURE OF THE SPEEDOMETER AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1871. *TT
990303
Aug 1, 1999
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
INFORMATION CONCERNING INJECTION TIMING STEPPER MOTOR. *AK
990302
Jun 1, 1999
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW SERVICE PART FUEL INJECTION PUMP ASSEMBLY CONTAINS INTERNAL CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR PUMPS. *TT
990301
Apr 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME 1996 - 1999 VIN Z VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START, STALL OR A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1216 (REPLACE FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER) CURRENT OR IN HISTORY. *TT
981104
Jun 1, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON MAIN HVAC UNIT SERVICING. *YC
980101980201
May 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONDITION WITH CRANKSHAFT UPPER BEARING INSERTS. *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
981303
Apr 1, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ON DELCO 6-DISC CD CHANGER KIT IN NEWER VEHICLES STARTING WITH VIN 176477. *YC
980301980202
Mar 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON THE CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP TORQUE CHANGE. *YC
980301980502
Mar 1, 1998
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
COMMENTS OF LOSS OF 4TH GEAR, SLIPPING IN 4TH GEAR, BUSY 3-4 SHIFTING OR TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CYCLING. *YC
980901
Feb 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
VEHICLES WITH VIN 177189 THROUGH VIN 179549 MAY EXPERIENCE A "SHUDDER" OR MILD VIBRATION WHEN TURNING OR ACCELERATING DURING A TURN THAT IS UNRELATED TO NORMAL VIBRATION SOURCES (TIRES, PROP SHAFTS, HALFSHAFTS, EXHAUST OR ENGINE). *
981303
Jan 1, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
A DELCO 6-DISC CD CHANGER ACCESSORY KIT IS AVAILABLE FOR INSTALLATION. *YC
981001
Jan 1, 1998
220000 SEATS
VEHICLES MAY HAVE OUTBOARD FRONT SEAT SIDE PLATES THAT COME LOOSE WHEN OCCUPANTS EXIT THE VEHICLE. A SIDE PLATE RETAINER KIT P/N 05744877 TO SERVICE TWO FRONT SEATS IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DCS. *TT
971001970902
Oct 1, 1997
021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. *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.
971001
Jan 1, 1997
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
IN SOME EARLY MODEL 1997 HUMMERS, ELECTRONIC REARVIEW MIRROR COMPASS READINGS MAY BE INACCURATE DURING HEATED WINDSHIELD OPERATION. *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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