2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER
1 recalls — 8 complaints — 5 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
8 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
Oct 12, 2006
Incident date: Apr 18, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING TO 50-55 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND SHIMMIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS ON THE STEERING BOX AND THE BALL JOINTS. ONE MONTH AFTER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED, SHIMMIED, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE FAILED AND THE RIGHT... Read more
Crash
2 injured
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
May 3, 2005
Incident date: Apr 24, 2005
I HAVE HAD TWO 2001 AMG HUMMER H1 VEHICLES WITH THE ELECTROCHROMATIC REAR VIEW MIRRORS PRODUCED BY MAGNA DONNELEY EXHIBITING A OVAL GHOASTING IN THE VIEWING AREA AND A SUBSIQUENT FAILURE OF THE ANTI GLARE SYSTEM. THE MIRROR IS USELESS FOR PROPER AND SAFE VIEWING WHEN THIS HAPPENS. A CHECK OF THE H... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 25, 2004
VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE ABS AND THE TT4 BREAKING SYSTEM WAS GRINDING AND MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE. THE SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE OWNER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED MANY TIMES . HOWEVER, IT KEEPS RECURRING. SECONDLY, THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH INADVERT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 25, 2004
VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE ABS AND THE TT4 BREAKING SYSTEM WAS GRINDING AND MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE. THE SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE OWNER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED MANY TIMES . HOWEVER, IT KEEPS RECURRING. SECONDLY, THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH INADVERT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 25, 2004
VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE ABS AND THE TT4 BREAKING SYSTEM WAS GRINDING AND MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE. THE SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE OWNER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED MANY TIMES . HOWEVER, IT KEEPS RECURRING. SECONDLY, THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH INADVERT... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 25, 2004
VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE ABS AND THE TT4 BREAKING SYSTEM WAS GRINDING AND MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE. THE SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE OWNER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED MANY TIMES . HOWEVER, IT KEEPS RECURRING. SECONDLY, THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH INADVERT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 1, 2001
HUMMER IS PLANNING TO LAUNCH 3 NEW LINES OF SUVS WITH SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEMS FOR OTHER DRIVERS. THESE VEHICLES CAN RIDE OVER 22" OBJECTS (LIKE THE FRONT HOODS OF NORMAL CARS. PLEASE CHECK FOR SAFETY.
SUSPENSION
Mar 12, 2001
HUMMER ARE PLANNING TO LAUNCH 3 NEW LINES OF SUVS WITH SERIOUR SAFETY PROBLEMS FOR OTHER DRIVERS, THESE VEHICLE CAN RIDE OF 22' OBJECTS. PLEASE CHECK FOR SAFETY.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER
5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 1 |
010601
Aug 1, 2001
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
SUBJECT REGARDING ALL 2001 MODEL YEAR AND EARLIER WITH STEEL BRAIDED CTIS HOSE STRAIN RELIEF. *SB
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
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
101201
Mar 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P1641 AND P1654 ON MODEL YEAR 2001 WITH VIN 192555 AND EARLIER. *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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