1998 AM GENERAL HUMMER
2 recalls — 3 complaints — 19 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.
01V336000 Oct 31, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH PLASTIC CANCELLATION PIN CAN WEAR PREMATURELY CAUSING THE SIGNALS TO FAIL TO CANCEL AFTER COMPLETING A TURN.
Consequence
THIS COULD SEND AN INCORRECT LAMP SIGNAL TO OTHER VEHICLES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WITH A NEW SWITCH HAVING A METAL CANCELLATION PIN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONT... Read more
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jul 19, 2005
Incident date: Jul 19, 2005
I HAVE A HUMMER H1 (1998). ON MY WAY TO THE AIRPORT IN TRAFFIC, MY #8 ENGINE CYLINDER WALL CRACKED CAUSING ME TO LOSE ALL MY COOLENT FOR BOTH THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. IF I HAD NOT NOTICED IT AS QUICKLY HAS I HAD, I WOULD HAVE COME TO A SCREECHING HALT IN THE FREEWAY TRAFFIC AS MY ENGINE MELTED ... Read more
STEERING
Jul 8, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1998 HUMMER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT STEERING ASSEMBLY.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE FRONT STEERING ASSEMBLY BEGAN OSCILLATING WILDLY AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *NM
STEERING
Jan 7, 2005
Incident date: Jan 6, 2005
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE VEHICLE SHOOT SO VIOLENTLY IT CAUSED... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 AM GENERAL HUMMER
19 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 2 |
| 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 |
| 220000 SEATS | 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
011001
Apr 1, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FRONT DOOR ARMREST. *TT
010201
Apr 1, 2001
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY, AFTER COMING TO A STOP, EXHIBIT A MOMENTARY SMALL INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED (APPROX. 250 RPM). *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
98061398222
Apr 29, 1998
021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
SUBJECT ON WINCH KIT- FRONT SPRINGS. *YC
98061398222
Apr 29, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON WINCH KIT- FRONT SPRINGS. *YC
980301980202
Mar 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON THE CRANKSHAFT BEARING CAP TORQUE CHANGE. *YC
980301980203
Mar 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT ON CYLINDER HEAD TORQUE SEQUENCE CHANGE. ALL VIN Y AND Z VEHICLES. *YC
980601
Feb 1, 1998
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
SUBJECT ON REVISED HALFSHAFT MOUNT BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT
980601
Feb 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT ON REVISED HALFSHAFT MOUNT BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT
980101980602
Jan 1, 1998
200000 WHEELS
SUBJECT ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT POLICY. *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
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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