1997 Am General Hummer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Hummer years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Am General Hummer. That ranks 6th out of 8 Hummer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Am General Hummer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Am General Hummer.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving, vehicle started lurching, then transmission failed, caused by a defect in the cooling loop located in the transfer case, a voluntary consumer satisfactory campaign ang-r0101-was issued pertaining to this deffect but vehicle was not included due to vin #.*ak *yd
The vehicle leaks fuel heavely. Yh
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 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Hummer | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 Hummer | 7 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Am General Hummer?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Am General Hummer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.