2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER
The 2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by AM GENERAL LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER, potentially affecting up to 121,680 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAME OFF RESULTING IN NO STEERING CONTROL. THE VEHICLE COLLIDED IN TO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED BRUISING TO THE RIBS AND THERE WAS A PERSON IN ANOTHER VEHICLE WHO WAS INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE POLICE OFFICER ON THE SCENE WHO FILED THE REPORT DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN THE BALL JOINT OR THE STEERING MECHANISM. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY ANOTHER POLICE OFFICER WORKING ON BEHALF OF THE MANUFACTURER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TOO FAST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THIS CASE IS IN LITIGATION REGARDING THE ACCIDENT. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL #06V377000 PERTAINING TO THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
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 HUMMER GROUP WEB SITES REVEALED MANY PEOPLE SIMILARLY SITUATED. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT OF A FEDERALLY REQUIRED SAFETY SYSTEM AND MUST BE ADDRESSED BEFORE A FATALITY IS CAUSED BY MANUFACTURER PROBLEM NEGLECT. REMEMBER THESE VEHICLES COST OVER $100,000.00 AND SHOULD BE SAFE. I CALLED AMG AND TALKED TO MR. GIEFING. HE STATED HE WAS UNAWARE OF THIS FAILURE MODE. I HAD A MIRROR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY LAST YEAR - HOW COULD THE FIELD SERVICE MANAGER NOT KNOW OF THE PROBLEM. ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF THESE VEHICLES IS ONLY 400 PER YEAR. SO DO WE NEGLECT SAFETY DUE TO LOW PRODUCTION NUMBERS. A PROPERLY WORKING REAR VIEW MIRROR IS REQUIRED IN ALL VEHICLES BY LAW - IT SHOULD NOT HAVE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT.
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 INADVERTENT ACCELERATION PROBLEM. VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE ALSO HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH INCLUDES THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HAS A GRINDING SOUND WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *NM
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 INADVERTENT ACCELERATION PROBLEM. VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE ALSO HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH INCLUDES THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HAS A GRINDING SOUND WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *NM
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 INADVERTENT ACCELERATION PROBLEM. VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE ALSO HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH INCLUDES THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HAS A GRINDING SOUND WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER
AM GENERAL LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
010601 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
SUBJECT REGARDING ALL 2001 MODEL YEAR AND EARLIER WITH STEEL BRAIDED CTIS HOSE STRAIN RELIEF. *SB
011202 — 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 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
INFORMATION ON ALUMINUM WHEEL LUG COVER TOOL. *TT
101201 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P1641 AND P1654 ON MODEL YEAR 2001 WITH VIN 192555 AND EARLIER. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 AM GENERAL HUMMER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 1997 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 2 complaints
- 1998 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 3 complaints
- 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 2 complaints
- 2000 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 2 complaints
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- 2003 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 15 complaints
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