1998 Am General Hummer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Hummer years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Am General Hummer. That ranks 4th out of 8 Hummer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 25,456 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 67% | 25,456 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 73,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Am General Hummer recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could send an incorrect lamp signal to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am general at 1-800-638-8303.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Low transfer case lubricant (SQ98026) — opened Nov 25, 1998, closed Mar 5, 1999.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have a hummer h1 (1998). On my way to the airport in traffic, my #8 engine cylinder wall cracked causing me to lose all my coolent for both the engine and transmission. If i had not noticed it as quickly has i had, i would have come to a screeching halt in the freeway traffic as my engine melted…
Consumer complained about steering problems. While driving the front of the vehicle shook, making it difficult to control the vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that there was a problem with the steering and it had to be replaced. *ak the vehicle shoot so violently it caused loss…
1998 hummer developed problems with the front steering assembly.***no answer required***. *mr the front steering assembly began oscillating wildly and almost caused an accident. *nm
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 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Hummer | 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 1998 Am General Hummer?
Owners most often report steering, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Am General Hummer?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.