1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER
The 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by AM GENERAL LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (1 complaint), Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER, potentially affecting up to 127,130 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Recall 96V049000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 3,000 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 95V023000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 150 vehicles affected
Defect: WATER CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE AND IF THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED, THE WATER CAN FREEZE CAUSING THE CABLE TO BIND AND NOT RELEASE AS INTENDED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED OR THE SYSTEM IS TURNED OFF AT THE MASTER CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH.
Consequence: THE ENGINE THROTTLE CAN STICK OPEN RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WITH THE INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CURRENT CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A NEW ASSEMBLY. ADDITIONALLY, DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE ROUTING OF THE CABLE.
View full details →Recall 94V164000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 2,300 vehicles affected
Defect: THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS THE POWER TO THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP CAN FAIL. FAILURE IS DUE TO A MISSING RUBBER SEAL BETWEEN THE SWITCH AND THE WIRING HARNESS. THE MISSING SEAL ALLOWS CONTAMINANTS TO ENTER THE SWITCH CAUSING IT TO FAIL IN THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
Consequence: IF THE SWITCH FAILS IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE PUMP WILL CONTINUE TO RUN WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF, DRAINING THE BATTERY. IF THE SWITCH FAILS IN THE OPEN POSITION IT WILL CAUSE POOR PERFORMANCE AND POSSIBLY STALLING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE SEAL. IF THE SEAL IS MISSING, THE SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED AND A NEW SEAL WILL BE INSTALLED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AIR CONDITIONER LEAKING OUT OF UNITS HOUSING. MJS
AXLE SEALS LEAKING. MJS
BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REQUIRED REPAIR. MJS
BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REQUIRED REPAIR. MJS
POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED. MJS
Safety Rating for the 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER
AM GENERAL LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
011314 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING CARGO AREA LINER. *SB
9802-98-1101 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON HVAC ENHANCEMENT. *YC
980101981002 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR VENTILATION KITS. *YC
971003 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
A HEATED WINDSHIELD KIT HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ACCELERATE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *AK
AG95125 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY/FUSUBLE LINK/WINCH CABLE CHAFING. *TW
AG95103 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
RATTLE OR SQUEAK NOISE IN B-PILLAR AREA. *TW
9561 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
FRONT GEARED HUB VENT LINE RELOCATION KIT. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AM GENERAL HUMMER
- 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 1 complaint
- 1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 9 complaints
- 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER (current)
- 1995 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 11 complaints
- 1996 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 4 complaints
- 1997 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 2 complaints
- 1998 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 3 complaints
- 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 2 complaints
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- AM GENERAL M998 — 3 total complaints
- AM GENERAL H2 — 2 total complaints
- AM GENERAL MV-1 — 1 total complaint
- AM GENERAL 10240 — 0 total complaints
- AM GENERAL 96358 — 0 total complaints
- AM GENERAL 96406V — 0 total complaints
- AM GENERAL 96408 — 0 total complaints