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1993 Am General HummerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1993 Am General Hummer, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Visibility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 25, 1996. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Am General Hummer has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility20
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train10
Structure10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1993 Am General Hummer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 96V-049 · Mar 12, 1996 · 3,000 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 94V-162 · Sep 1, 1994 · 1,300 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKING INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 94V-164 · Sep 1, 1994 · 2,300 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SWITCH FAILS IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE PUMP WILL CONTINUE TO RUN WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF, DRAINING THE BATTERY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Am General.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other Hummer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Hummer median. How we score

'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Hummer owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE INADEQUATE DUE TO SPARE TIRE BLOCKS VISIBILITY THROUGH INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR AND EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT SHOW WIDE ENOUGH ANGLE OF VISION.
Complaint 503609 · Apr 25, 1996

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