2000 AM General Hummer recalls and problems

The 2000 AM General Hummer has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any AM General dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 AM General Hummer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 AM General Hummer recalls

Recall 01V-336: Exterior Lighting

Reported Oct 31, 2001 · 2,839 vehicles affected · AM GENERAL CORPORATION

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.

Recall 00V-005: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jan 11, 2000 · 980 vehicles affected · AM GENERAL CORPORATION

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.

2000 AM General Hummer problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Steering	1
Power Train	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 17,089 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 AM General Hummer complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 17,089 miles · reported Apr 8, 2006

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, striking a security fence at 7- to 10 MPH; the fence & gate toppled onto sidewalk, striking 3 pedestrians walking along the opposite side of the fence. Our accident reconstruction team recreated event sequence multiple times -- with delay before movement ranging from seconds to minutes. Transmission…

Steering · reported Mar 5, 2004

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

Other AM General Hummer years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 AM General Hummer have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 AM General Hummer: 01V-336 (exterior lighting), 00V-005 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 AM General Hummer?

Owners report steering problems most often (1 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 17,089 miles.

Are AM General recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized AM General dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.