1996 Am General Hummer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Hummer years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Am General Hummer. That ranks 4th out of 8 Hummer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Am General Hummer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Am General Hummer recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. Two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.
Risk: If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. The back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Fix: Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: Dealers will install a revised accelerator pedal and shaft assembly.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel pump failed and defective....replaced...smell of raw gas still exists. Egr valve defective....this should not be failing like this...this truck has been well maintained. *nm
Extreme hummer has experienced 10 wheel hub separations in last 10 yrs as well as failure steering box bolts.*ak
Aux fuel tank leaks diesel when full / parked on angle. Fire hazard - bio hazard
Other Am General Hummer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Hummer | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 Hummer | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 Hummer | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 Hummer | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 Hummer | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Hummer | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 Hummer | 7 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Am General Hummer?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train, steering problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Am General Hummer?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Am General Hummer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Hummer model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.