MYRModel Year Report

1997 Am General Hummer

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1997 Am General Hummer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:08:16.935Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Am General Hummer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003
1997: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19921
19932
19942
19957
19963
19972
19983
19992
20002
20014
200312

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 20020422

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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THE VEHICLE LEAKS FUEL HEAVELY. YH

NHTSA ODI report, 19991230

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20071108 — equipment

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. TH

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.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Am General Hummer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Am General Hummer reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Am General Hummer?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Am General Hummer have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.