1997 Am General Hummer

Recalls

1 recall names the 1997 Am General Hummer. Newest first.

• Equipment

  Oct 24, 2007NHTSA 07E088000121,680 vehiclesEquipment

  Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

  Remedy

  Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Fuel system, gasoline1
2. Power train1

Latest complaints

• Apr 22, 2002WI
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

  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

• Dec 30, 1999GA
  Fuel system, gasoline

  The vehicle leaks fuel heavely. yh

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10007968Winch control pack.
• 6088533A heated windshield wiper has been designated to accelerate windshield defrosting in cold ambient temperatures.
• 627034Customer notification letter regarding customer satisfaction campaign AMG r0101 - transfer case cooler replacement.
• 627030Customer satisfaction campaign AMG r0101 regarding transfer case cooler.
• 627024Customer satisfaction campaign regarding transfer case cooler replacement.
• 621771Subject regarding revised front door armrest.
• 618829Information on the trailer tow kit.
• 617804This bulletin mentions that starting with the september general motors tis update, hummer diagnostic information IS included for the tech 2 scanner. The software will include diagnostic trouble code (dtc) retrieval, data stream access, snap shot capabilities, vin and calibration identification and module flash capabilities.
• 612491Some vin z vehicles with vin 185138 and below and with transfer cases built before may 7, 1999 may exhibit a transmission default to second gear, erratic shifting, failure of the speedometer and diagnostic trouble code p1871.
• 610039Some 1996 - 1999 vin z vehicles may exhibit a no start, stall or a diagnostic trouble code p1216 (replace fuel solenoid driver) current or in history.
• 608158Information regarding the new service part fuel injection pump assembly contains internal changes from previous model year pumps.
• 607698Information concerning injection timing stepper motor.
• 601468Subject on main hvac unit servicing.
• 601466Installation information on delco 6-disc cd changer kit in newer vehicles starting with vin 176477.
• 601464Information on the crankshaft bearing cap torque change.
• 600942Comments of loss of 4TH gear, slipping in 4TH gear, busy 3-4 shifting or torque converter clutch (tcc) cycling.
• 600256Condition with crankshaft upper bearing inserts.
• 600255A delco 6-disc cd changer accessory kit IS available for installation.
• 600206Exhibiting resonant frequencies causing the transfer case shift lever to vibrate or rattle.
• 600205Vehicles may have outboard front seat side plates that come loose when occupants exit the vehicle. A side plate retainer kit p/n 05744877 to service two front seats IS available through the dcs.
• 600204Vehicles with vin 177189 through vin 179549 may experience a "shudder" or mild vibration when turning or accelerating during a turn that IS unrelated to normal vibration sources (tires, prop shafts, halfshafts, exhaust or engine).
• 54056Procedures and specifications for upper and lower ball joints.
• 53458A heated windshield kit has been designed to accelerate windshield defrosting in cold ambient temperatures.
• 53019Instructions on installation of the swing-away sprare tire carrier kit p/n 05744642.
• 52130In some early model 1997 hummers, electronic rearview mirror compass readings may be inaccurate during heated windshield operation.

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