1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER
The 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by AM GENERAL LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER, potentially affecting up to 125,685 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 01V336000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
| 2,839 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 00V005000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 980 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 99V059000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
| 186 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE THE PROBABILITY OF NECK INJURIES IN ANY VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *NM
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. DEALER SAID THAT GM KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT NEVER GAVE ANY NOTICE OF A MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE.
Safety Rating for the 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER
AM GENERAL LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
990303 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
INFORMATION CONCERNING INJECTION TIMING STEPPER MOTOR. *AK
990302 — 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
991204 — 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 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITH VIN 182961 THROUGH VIN 183511 HAVE REVERSED POLARITY IN BOTH CIGAR LIGHTER CONNECTORS. *TT
991205 — 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 Investigations for the 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AM GENERAL HUMMER
- 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 10 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2000 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 2 complaints
- 2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 8 complaints
- 2003 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 15 complaints
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