Am General Hummer Problems by Year
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Am General Hummer, across 8 model years (1995–2003). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (12). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Am General Hummer years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Hummer year: 2003. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Hummer: 12 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1995 Hummer: 7 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2001 Hummer: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1997 Hummer: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 Hummer: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2000 Hummer: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Am General Hummer problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Power Train | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Am General Hummer model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Hummer | 12 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Hummer | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2000 Hummer | 2 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 1999 Hummer | 2 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 Hummer | 3 | 1 | — | Steering | |
| 1997 Hummer | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1996 Hummer | 3 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1995 Hummer | 7 | 3 | — | Suspension |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Am General Hummer years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2003 (12) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Hummer year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Am General Hummer?
Steering, with 6 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Am General Hummer have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.