1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER
4 recalls — 2 complaints — 14 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
00V005000 Jan 11, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: A POTENTIAL CHAFING CONDITION OCCURS BETWEEN THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE LINES WHICH CONNECT THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE ABS MODULATOR. THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO ONE OR BOTH OF THE BRAKE LINES DEVELOPING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
Consequence
A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAB CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND RESULTING IN LONGER-THAN-NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS MODULATOR LINES.
99V059000 Mar 23, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE NUTS USED TO ATTACH THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE HYDROBOOST BOLTS WERE OF THE METRIC TYPE RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED ENGLISH TYPE.
Consequence
A LOOSE MASTER CYLINDER CONDITION CAN OCCUR, CAUSING LONGER THAN NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL DURING BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER-TO-HYDROBOOST MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Jan 25, 2005
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
THE U.S. ARMY HAS RECENTLY MADE IT MANDATORY FOR ALL SOLDIERS DRIVING IN HUMMV'S (AND OTHER TACTICAL VEHICLES) TO WEAR THE KEVLAR HELMETS, EVEN ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS. MOST OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE NO HEADREST. REQUIRING SOLDIERS TO ADD THE WEIGHT OF THE HELMET (3.1 TO 4.2 POUNDS) TO THEIR CRANIUM WILL ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 12, 2004
CYLINDER WALL NUMBER 8 CRACKED LEAVING THE ENGINE USELESS. *PH CONSUMER MADE AN INVESTIGATION ABOUT THE DEFECT OF THE VEHICLE AND FOUND OUT THAT GENERAL MOTORS (GM) KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM ON THE ENGINE BLOCK. UP TO THIS DATE GM REFUSED TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE ON THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE. DE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER
14 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
041322
May 1, 2004
354500 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
WINCH CONTROL PACK. *MJ
010501
Sep 1, 2001
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN AMG R0101 REGARDING TRANSFER CASE COOLER. *TT
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
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
011001
Apr 1, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FRONT DOOR ARMREST. *TT
001310
Oct 1, 2000
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
INFORMATION ON THE TRAILER TOW KIT. *TT
001101
Mar 1, 2000
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES BUILT IN THE LATTER HALF OF 1999 CONTAINING A FLUORESCENT TRACER DYE IN THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM. *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
991204
Mar 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITH VIN 181750 THROUGH VIN 183767 HAVE INCORRECT VERTICAL DOOR DELAY LOCK AND CARGO AREA DOME LIGHT HARNESSES. *TT
991201
Feb 1, 1999
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITH VIN 182961 THROUGH VIN 183511 HAVE REVERSED POLARITY IN BOTH CIGAR LIGHTER CONNECTORS. *TT
991205
Feb 1, 1999
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOME VEHICLES WITH VIN 183036 THROUGH VIN 183474 DID NOT RECEIVE THE INTERIOR FUSE BOX LEGEND DECAL ON THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT CLOSEOUT PANEL FUSE BOX ACCESS DOOR. *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
AM GENERAL HUMMER — Year by Year
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