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2001 AM General Hummer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2001 AM General Hummer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Hummer years?

Hummer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted15 complaints1992: 1 complaints1993: 9 complaints1994: 10 complaints1995: 11 complaints1996: 4 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 3 complaints1999: 2 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 8 complaints2003: 15 complaints
Hummer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 AM General Hummer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes113%
Electrical System113%
Other113%
Speed Control113%
Steering113%
Suspension113%
Transmission113%
Visibility & Wipers113%

Does the 2001 AM General Hummer have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E088000OtherOctober 24, 2007 · 121,680 units

Defect

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 HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE ABS AND THE TT4 BREAKING SYSTEM WAS GRINDING AND MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE. THE SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE OWNER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED MANY TIMES . HOWEVER, IT KEEPS RECURRING. SECONDLY, THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control

“HUMMER ARE PLANNING TO LAUNCH 3 NEW LINES OF SUVS WITH SERIOUR SAFETY PROBLEMS FOR OTHER DRIVERS, THESE VEHICLE CAN RIDE OF 22' OBJECTS. PLEASE CHECK FOR SAFETY.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension

“VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE ABS AND THE TT4 BREAKING SYSTEM WAS GRINDING AND MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE. THE SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE OWNER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED MANY TIMES . HOWEVER, IT KEEPS RECURRING. SECONDLY, THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes

“I HAVE HAD TWO 2001 AMG HUMMER H1 VEHICLES WITH THE ELECTROCHROMATIC REAR VIEW MIRRORS PRODUCED BY MAGNA DONNELEY EXHIBITING A OVAL GHOASTING IN THE VIEWING AREA AND A SUBSIQUENT FAILURE OF THE ANTI GLARE SYSTEM. THE MIRROR IS USELESS FOR PROPER AND SAFE VIEWING WHEN THIS HAPPENS. A CHECK OF THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · April 24, 2005

“HUMMER IS PLANNING TO LAUNCH 3 NEW LINES OF SUVS WITH SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEMS FOR OTHER DRIVERS. THESE VEHICLES CAN RIDE OVER 22" OBJECTS (LIKE THE FRONT HOODS OF NORMAL CARS. PLEASE CHECK FOR SAFETY.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other

2001 AM General Hummer — common questions

Is the 2001 AM General Hummer reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 AM General Hummer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 AM General Hummer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.