2000 Am General Hummer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 8, 2006 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Hummer years
Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Am General Hummer. That ranks 6th out of 8 Hummer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 17,089 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Am General Hummer problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1 · ~17,089 mi
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train150%17,089——
Steering150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
2004: 1200412006: 120061

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Am General Hummer recalls (2)

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Exterior lighting:turn signal:switchOct 31, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V336000 · 2,839 vehicles

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsJan 11, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V005000 · 980 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: a potential chafing condition occurs between the flexible brake lines which connect the master cylinder to the abs modulator. This condition can lead to one or both of the brake lines developing a brake fluid leak.

Risk: A brake fluid leak cab cause a reduction in brake line pressure and resulting in longer-than-normal stopping distances.

Fix: Dealers will replace the master cylinder to abs modulator lines.

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.

Unintended rearward movement of 2000 m.y. Humvee h-1 while idling, with transmission selector mid-way between park and reverse positions. Vehicle had remained stationary for several minutes before transmission internally shifted into reverse, causing vehicle to move rearward at increasing speeds…

Power Train · received Apr 8, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10154882

Barely avoided accident due to a known steering defect that the manufacturer will not repair. They claim my faulty steering condition is "acceptable". *jb

Steering · received Mar 5, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10060526

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Am General Hummer?

Owners most often report power train, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 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 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.