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1995 Am General Hummer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
7
Latest Apr 23, 2005
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
5
Latest Oct 24, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Am General Hummer, most frequently naming the suspension, brakes and engine categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 17 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension337.5%
  • Brakes112.5%
  • Engine112.5%
  • Seat belts112.5%
  • Steering112.5%
  • Visibility112.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 24, 2007
121,680 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The 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.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

May 19, 2006
88,303 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
96V049000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Mar 12, 1996
3,000 units potentially affected
The defect: THE COATING USED TO PROTECT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SHAFT IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE BRONZE BUSHING THROUGH WHICH THE SHAFT PASSES. OVER TIME, AND IN THE PRESENCE OF A CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT (WATER, ROAD SALT), THE SHAFT CAN CORRODE INSIDE THE BUSHING INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF FRICTION BETWEEN THE ROTATING SHAFT AND THE STATIONARY BUSHING.
The risk: A CORRODED ACCELERATOR PEDAL SHAFT CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE THROTTLE TO BIND AND NOT FULLY RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE OPERATOR'S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
AM GENERAL CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed Apr 23, 2005

PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM BOUCHER CHEVY., INC 4-18-05, ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE HOME APPROX 4 BLOCK FROM DEALER, WHEELS BANGING VIA FRONT AS IF TO FALL OFF. PHONE DEALER UPON ARRIVAL HOME AND INFORMED OF SAME. RETURNED AUTO NEXT AM, DEALER REFUSED TO PAY OR REPAIR IN FULL OVER $ 1500.00 FRONT END WORK TO SAME, OFFERED DISCOUNT ON REPAIRS. LEMON LAW? HELP.......... *JB

NHTSA ID
10118317
Incident
Apr 18, 2005
Brakes
Filed Oct 12, 2001

BRAKES FELL OFF WHILE BACKING UP. BRAKE LINE WAS INBEDDED INTO AIR INSULATION LINE, CAUSING RUST/CORROSION. *AK *YD

NHTSA ID
897695
Incident
Oct 11, 2001
Suspension
Filed Sep 21, 2000

ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE DEFECTIVE; THEY WORE OUT COMPLETELY IN LESS THAN 18,500 MILES OF USE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE WHEELS TO FALL OFF, A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, ACCORDING TO AN INSPECTOR AT AN OFFICIAL MASSACHUSETTS VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION. THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BALL JOINTS ARE DEFECTIVE BUT WILL NOT REPLACE THEM AFTER THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 18,500 MILES ON IT. ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER, THIS PROBLEM AFFECTS MANY HUMMERS BUILT IN 1995.

NHTSA ID
732106
Incident
Sep 13, 2000
Engine
Filed Sep 25, 1997

ENGINE FAILURE--OIL SYSTEM FAILED, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE, OIL PUMP.

NHTSA ID
522457
Seat belts
Filed Dec 20, 1996

SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM LOCKS UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION IN ANY DIRECTION. ALSO, WHEN TURNING ON A CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION,THE BELT LOCKS AND PREVENTS DRIVER FROM LEANING FORWARD TO OBSERVE TRAFFIC/BELTS CANNOT LOCK WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *AK

NHTSA ID
512416
SteeringSuspension
Filed Jul 10, 1996

THE FRONT BALL JOINTS ARE FAILING.*AK ALSO THE STEERING GEAR LOCKS UP.*JB

NHTSA ID
986698
Incident
Sep 1, 1995
Visibility
Filed Apr 25, 1996

SPARE TIRE POSITION BLOCKS REARVIEW.

NHTSA ID
601596
Incident
Mar 26, 1996

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

041322

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

WINCH CONTROL PACK. *MJ

011001

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FRONT DOOR ARMREST. *TT

000102

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, SNAP SHOT CAPABILITIES, VIN AND CALIBRATION IDENTIFICATION AND MODULE FLASH CAPABILITIES. *TT

981104

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SUBJECT ON MAIN HVAC UNIT SERVICING. *YC

980101980501

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT; STRUCTURE:BODY

EXHIBITING RESONANT FREQUENCIES CAUSING THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER TO VIBRATE OR RATTLE. *YC

980101981002

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR VENTILATION KITS. *YC

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Am General Hummer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2003120040.7
2001410—
2000230—
1999240—
1998321—
1997210—
1996340—
1995Viewing750—
1994240—
1993240—
1992140—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.