2000 AM GENERAL HUMMER
3 recalls — 2 complaints — 12 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.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 8, 2006
Incident date: Feb 12, 2006
UNINTENDED REARWARD MOVEMENT OF 2000 M.Y. HUMVEE H-1 WHILE IDLING, WITH TRANSMISSION SELECTOR MID-WAY BETWEEN PARK AND REVERSE POSITIONS. VEHICLE HAD REMAINED STATIONARY FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE TRANSMISSION INTERNALLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO MOVE REARWARD AT INCREASING SPEEDS, ST... Read more
Crash
3 injured
STEERING
Mar 5, 2004
Incident date: Mar 2, 2004
BARELY AVOIDED ACCIDENT DUE TO A KNOWN STEERING DEFECT THAT THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR. THEY CLAIM MY FAULTY STEERING CONDITION IS "ACCEPTABLE". *JB
Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 AM GENERAL HUMMER
12 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 2 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| 354100 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 |
| 210000 TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 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
011202
Apr 1, 2001
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME MODEL YEAR 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES MAY, WHILE USING THE CD PLAYER, DEFAULT TO THE LAST TUNED RADIO STATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TRACK CHANGE. *TT
010602
Mar 1, 2001
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
INFORMATION ON ALUMINUM WHEEL LUG COVER TOOL. *TT
000603
Oct 1, 2000
354100 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
SOME MODEL YEAR 2000 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 16.5 INCH ONE-PIECE ALUMINUM WHEELS CONTAIN A LUG WRENCH THAT DOES NOT FIT IN THE LUG NUT RECESS OF THE WHEEL. *TT
001310
Oct 1, 2000
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
INFORMATION ON THE TRAILER TOW KIT. *TT
001311
May 1, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT REGARDING THE DELCO 6-DISC CD CHANGER ACCESSORY KIT WHICH IS AVAILABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN MODEL YEAR 2000 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DELCO ELECTRONIC STANDARD RADIO SYSTEM WITHOUT CD CHANGER. *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
000602
Feb 1, 2000
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES BUILT WITH PROTECTIVE COVERS ON THE LUG NUTS AND WHEEL HALF NUTS OF THE TWO-PIECE STEEL WHEELS. *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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